Microsoft Events speakers Anirban Majumdar and Sivakumar N showcase at Ignite how SAP and Microsoft Cloud collectively enable secure, AI-enhanced Cloud-ERP transformation for enterprises, with demos and real use cases.

Accelerating Cloud-ERP Transformation with SAP and Microsoft Cloud

Session Overview

This Ignite session demonstrates how SAP solutions and the Microsoft Cloud can drive enterprise innovation and simplify Cloud-ERP transformation. Key topics include unlocking Business Data Cloud (BDC) and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), integrating secure data access, and using AI to enhance business processes.

Key Topics and Chapters

• History of SAP and Microsoft Collaboration & Teams Integration

  • Learn about the evolution of SAP-Microsoft partnerships and their integration with Microsoft Teams for collaborative workflows.

• Deep Dive into SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

  • Explore various BTP components supporting enterprise cloud strategies and technology modernization.

• Private Link for Secure S4 HANA and BTP CAP Communication

  • Understand the setup of Private Link for securely connecting SAP S4 HANA with BTP CAP applications in Microsoft Cloud environments.

• Architecture Validator: Diagram to Knowledge Graph for Validation

  • See a demonstration of an architecture validator that translates architectural diagrams into knowledge graphs for automated validation and insights.

• Business Data Cloud (BDC) Introduction and Overhead Reduction

  • Discover how BDC helps eliminate operational overhead and strengthen foundations for innovation.

• Zero-copy Access and Delta Sharing for Data Accessibility

  • Learn how zero-copy access and Delta sharing expand secure, scalable data accessibility across platforms.

• Joule Agents and Agent Architecture

  • Get an overview of Joule agents and extensibility within SAP’s agent-based architecture for contextual business interoperability.

• Customer Use Case: Cirque du Soleil Invoice Processing Automation

  • Real-world case of automating invoice processing for Cirque du Soleil, showcasing practical business impact.

AI Capabilities Highlighted

• BDC and BTP leverage AI and knowledge graphs for data validation and business process automation.
• Joule agents exemplify how extensibility options enable custom AI-powered workflows.

Integration with Microsoft Cloud

• Use of Azure services for secure connectivity, collaboration (Teams), and infrastructure underpins the solution.
• Private Link secures data flows between SAP and Microsoft assets.

Practical Takeaways

• Achieve secure, scalable integration between SAP and Microsoft Cloud using Private Link and BTP CAP.
• Use knowledge graph validation for robust architecture assurance.
• Expand data accessibility and analytics capability through zero-copy and Delta sharing.
• Automate business workflows leveraging AI agents and context integration.

Speaker Information

• Anirban Majumdar
• Sivakumar N

Session Details

• Microsoft Ignite 2025
• Intermediate Level

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