SAP Sapphire 2024: Driving Innovation with Gen AI Agents Powered by SAP, Google Cloud, and Pluto7

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If last year’s Sapphire was about embracing Generative AI, this year it is about embedding Gen AI into every layer of the data journey—from ingestion to analytics to insights. In the spirit of the Google Cloud and SAP partnership, these announcements build on the enhancements unveiled at Google Next 24, knitting together the SAP ecosystem, bringing closer SAP BTP & Datasphere, and allowing SAP users to realize the full potential of AI and Gen AI agents.

Here are the key announcements:

• Google Cloud Cortex Framework and Gemini Models are now integrated with SAP’s Joule and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for Supply Planning.
• Enhanced demand forecasting by integrating diverse data sources, including marketing campaigns and external data like weather events.
• Real–time data access through the integration of SAP Datasphere with Google Cloud’s BigQuery.
• Advanced machine learning capabilities using Vertex AI with Gemini models.
• Expansion of SAP BTP and Datasphere to new regions: Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Brazil.
• Integration with Vertex AI through SAP’s Customer Database Platform (CDP) to improve predictability and customer experience.
• Bidirectional replication and federation with BigQuery via SAP Datasphere’s Replication Flow.
• Access to Google Cloud’s large language models (LLMs) through SAP GenAI Hub, including the latest models like Gemini Flash.
• Gemini Assist for SAP: A feature within Google Cloud Workload Manager (WLM) enabling SAP admins to operate SAP deployments through a natural-language interface.

How Pluto7’s Solutions Align with SAP and Google Cloud’s Innovations 

Pluto7’s robust suite of decision intelligence platforms aligns perfectly with the latest advancements announced by Google Cloud and SAP at the Sapphire conference. Our platforms enhance and leverage these innovations to drive significant value for SAP users, transforming your operators into super-human decision-makers.

Optimize Inventory & Adapt Quickly with Gen AI Agent Planning in a Box

Decision Intelligence Platform: Planning in a Box leverages Gen AI agents to provide advanced decision-making capabilities.

Leverages SAP IBP: Planning in a Box integrates seamlessly with SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to optimize supply chain planning accuracy.

AI and ML Insights: Utilizing AI and machine learning, Planning in a Box enhances demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning, aligning with Google Cloud Cortex Framework and Gemini models.

SAP BTP and Datasphere Integration: Planning in a Box takes full advantage of the integration between SAP Datasphere and Google Cloud’s BigQuery to offer real-time data access and comprehensive analytics.

Talk to Data: Enables users to interact with their data through natural language, making data-driven insights more accessible.

Sustainable, Demand-Driven Manufacturing with Gen AI Agent Konnect Manufacturing

Real-Time Insights: Konnect provides instant visibility into production processes and machine performance, enabling rapid and informed decision-making.

Bringing IT and OT Data Together: Seamlessly integrates IT and operational technology (OT) data for a unified view of the manufacturing lifecycle, enhancing operational efficiency.

Gen AI Agent for Defect Detection: Detects defects early in the production process, reducing downtime and waste, and ensuring higher quality output.

Talk to Data: Allows manufacturing personnel to interact with data using natural language, facilitating quick access to critical information and insights.

Superior Customer Experience & Service Levels with Gen AI Agent CX Sense 

Decision Intelligence Platform: Utilizing Gen AI agents, CX Sense optimizes customer experience by providing advanced analytics and insights into customer behavior.

Customer Experience Optimization: CX Sense leverages Google Cloud’s LLMs and the Gemini models to provide powerful AI-driven insights into customer relationship management.

Connecting Sales, Supply Chain, and Marketing: CX Sense bridges the gap between Sales, Supply Chain, and Marketing, enabling a comprehensive view of customer interactions and preferences. This integration unlocks advanced predictive sales insights, providing a complete 360-degree view of customer needs.

Getting Your SAP Data Ready for Generative AI

Pluto7 is at the forefront of leveraging the latest innovations from Google Cloud and SAP to enhance supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and customer experience. 

To experience these capabilities firsthand, join our workshop. 

This hands-on session will show you how to move from data silos to connected decision-making, activating Gen AI insights across SAP Ariba, IBP, S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, Concur, and SAP Analytics Cloud. Discover how to optimize your processes and enhance decision-making across your entire SAP landscape.