Commenting on the announcement, Verena Siow, Regional Business Suite Leader, 麻豆原创 Asia Pacific, said,

鈥淣o industry in Asia Pacific or around the world is immune to the profound changes that we are experiencing. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 so encouraging to see businesses in diverse industries from airlines, fashion brands, energy companies to government organisations embracing 麻豆原创 to transform and make Business AI real. That innovation is helping organisations in every country and every sector expand, empower, and excel to create real business value.鈥�

麻豆原创 cloud and Business AI drives transformation across industries

From energy to airlines, and cloud to curry, a broad range of companies across Asia Pacific chose 麻豆原创 in Q1 to support their business and technology transformation initiatives.

After signing a strategic cooperation agreement in May 2025, 麻豆原创 and Alibaba Group reached a major milestone as 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP on Alibaba Cloud China, nearly three months ahead of the original plan. This marks the realization of 麻豆原创’s strategy to fully implement its core cloud solutions in China, using “China speed” to provide enterprises with a compliant, intelligent, and scalable digital core, supporting them to establish themselves locally, expand steadily overseas, and win globally.

In Korea, Samsung Electro-Mechanics went live with its RISE with 麻豆原创 implementation, using . The project has significantly increased Samsung Electro-Mechanics鈥� IT efficiency and data processing performance, and enhanced work efficiency by more than 25%.

Indonesia鈥檚 flag carrier airline, Garuda Indonesia, continued its transformation by selecting 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP Private, 麻豆原创 Business Transformation Management including 麻豆原创 Signavio and 麻豆原创 Taulia, 麻豆原创 Business Data Cloud, and OpenText.

The company noted, 鈥淏ecoming a more agile, data-driven airline is a cornerstone of Garuda Indonesia鈥檚 ongoing transformation journey. By adopting 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP, we are enabling automation, real-time visibility, and stronger financial control. This will help us improve our efficiency as we drive long-term growth with enhanced customer experience.鈥�

Baba Products, which produces the curry powder and spices used in as many as in Malaysia, chose 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP Private, alongside 麻豆原创 Document Reporting & Compliance and 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors. The company said, 鈥�Baba Products is a strong advocate of 麻豆原创 solutions, with our core business operations fully powered by 麻豆原创 across ERP, SuccessFactors, and HCM. 麻豆原创 has been instrumental in enabling our digital transformation, improving operational efficiency and supporting scalable business growth. As part of our continuous innovation journey, we are currently transitioning to RISE with 麻豆原创 to further enhance system agility, cloud capabilities, and long-term business sustainability.鈥�

Goldi Solar, India鈥檚 leading manufacturer of solar panels, has chosen 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP Private, 麻豆原创 Business AI, and WalkMe. It noted, 鈥淕oldi Solar is one of the fastest growing companies in the Indian renewable sector, specializing in solar photovoltaic modules. As part of our digital transformation journey, we are upgrading RISE with 麻豆原创 to unlock greater scalability and advanced capabilities. With 麻豆原创鈥檚 robust ecosystem, including 麻豆原创 Business AI and WalkMe, we are enhancing operational efficiency, improving user adoption, and accelerating innovation. 麻豆原创鈥檚 integrated solutions, combined with our expanded infrastructure, are playing a pivotal role in supporting our growth and enabling us to stay ahead in a competitive market.鈥�

STYLEM (STYLEM TAKISADA鈥慜SAKA CO., LTD), one of Japan鈥檚 most storied fashion and textile brands, selected 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP Private alongside 麻豆原创 Business AI and 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform to support the organisation鈥檚 vision of creating tomorrow鈥檚 style.

Bajel Projects Limited, one of India鈥檚 leading power transmission and distribution engineering companies, selected 麻豆原创 Business AI solutions to strengthen its data analytics and decision-making capabilities. And one of the world鈥檚 largest tyre companies, Apollo Tyres Limited, selected 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP Private and a suite of 麻豆原创 software including 麻豆原创 Enterprise Warehouse Management and 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform.

Developing some of the world鈥檚 most advanced displays and sensors, Japan Display Inc (JDI) has selected 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP Private to upgrade its enterprise systems. Meanwhile, JTEKT Gear Systems Corporation, a specialist in automotive gears, expanded its 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP Public transformation by committing to a range of 麻豆原创 solutions including 麻豆原创 Business AI, 麻豆原创 Business Data Cloud, 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform, and 麻豆原创 Business Network.

And in Greater China, Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group, whose businesses focus on biopharmaceuticals and the development of innovative drugs, selected 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP Private to support its business growth.

Continued momentum across 麻豆原创 solutions

In Korea, SK shieldus chose 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP Private, noting 鈥淪K shieldus, South Korea鈥檚 leading integrated security company, has expanded its cloud ERP transformation 鈥� under RISE with 麻豆原创. This expanded partnership reflects SK shieldus鈥檚 commitment to modernizing its enterprise operations with 麻豆原创鈥檚 cloud solutions, supporting the company鈥檚 mission to deliver smarter, more digitized security services to its customers across South Korea.

And in the Philippines, the nation鈥檚 official insurance provider for public servants, the Government Service Insurance System, purchased 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors.

In Korea, IICOMBINED, the operator of the global eyewear brand Gentle Monster, successfully implemented its global HR system based on 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors. Carried out in collaboration with 麻豆原创 partner LG CNS, the project will establish support the company鈥檚 rapid global expansion.

Travellers International Hotel Group, a resort developer in the Philippines, implemented 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP Private as part of a strategic enterprise transformation program. The initiative included the deployment of a range of products including 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform and 麻豆原创 Ariba, 听establishing a future-ready digital core across finance, operations, procurement, and supply chain. By modernizing its enterprise architecture, the organization is better positioned to strengthen resilience, improve decision-making, and create long-term value through a more agile, integrated, and innovation-ready foundation.

Enabling integrated, AI鈥慸riven enterprises

Remarking on a quarter of continued momentum for 麻豆原创 across APAC, Siow concluded,

鈥淚n the middle of a period of considerable complexity and uncertainty, customers across Asia Pacific are showing incredible momentum, both in cloud and Business AI. Companies are looking to 麻豆原创 to move beyond experimentation and pilots to deliver real AI-enabled outcomes.鈥�

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While the Summit听was听historic听in terms of听outcomes,听including the New Delhi Declaration and听an increasing focus on听sovereignty,听it also revealed a divergence in perspective.听The public image听of听India鈥檚 AI听opportunity听is听gripped by听what鈥檚听most visible:听tools that generate听content and听reshape how听we听interact with technology. But the more consequential story is unfolding away from the spotlight.听听

To understand where this transformation is truly taking shape,听let鈥檚听distinguish between听the听two dimensions of AI.听Consumer-centred听AI is the lightbulb that illuminates possibility,听creativity听and听assistance. Enterprise-focused听AI, by contrast, is the power plant听that听quietly and reliably energises听operations at scale. While one captures imagination, the other delivers outcomes.听听

Encouragingly, adoption of this听Enterprise听AI听is already听gaining momentum.听According to the recent听麻豆原创 Value of AI听survey, in听collaboration with Oxford Economics,听nearly听a听quarter of business tasks in India today are supported by AI. In less than two years, that share is expected to rise to over 40%. Even more telling is the confidence behind this acceleration,听with 93% Indian enterprises expecting measurable returns from their AI investments within the next one to three years.听听

This is India鈥檚 inflection point.听Having moved beyond听initial听exploration,听India鈥檚听focus is now on bringing greater alignment and coherence to unlock AI鈥檚 full enterprise potential.听

From Experimentation to Integration听

The next phase of India鈥檚 journey requires a shift from isolated pilots to听everyday听execution. AI must become a core capability听as part of our听supply chains, finance, human capital, and customer engagement. This transformation听can rest on four pillars:听

• The Demographic Dividend:听India鈥檚 greatest advantage is its people.听The听deep technology talent pool gives听the country听a strong foundation听to take AI from small experiments to real鈥�world impact听enabled by听a continued听investment听in reskilling and domain-led AI听expertise.听

• Data Foundations:听AI demands听accurate, contextual, and interconnected data from across the business.听听As听we scale听adoption,听the next phase will rely on听strengthening听our听data foundations听to听create听semantically rich environments听to power听more effective AI systems.听

• AI as an Amplifier:听The more critical the application, the more AI depends on the structured processes and traceability that robust enterprise systems provide.听听

• Trust as a Catalyst:听As AI integrates into critical infrastructure, trust听will听become the primary currency of scale. India鈥檚 evolving regulatory frameworks听like the听data protection laws听offer听guardrails that enable speed.听听

Redefining Value: The IMPACT听听

In an unpredictable global economy,听we must look beyond traditional financial metrics. While Return on Investment (ROI)听remains听a baseline,听it鈥檚听time we move to return on impact. The IMPACT can be seen as:听

I 鈥� Infrastructure:听Building secure, sovereign, and interoperable digital highways.听

M 鈥� Measurable Outcomes:听Tracking gains in health, education, and quality of life.听

P 鈥� Policy & Guardrails:听Ensuring ethical AI through robust, transparent frameworks.听

A 鈥� AI Embedding:听Making听AI听as a horizontal听across all sectors to make it a tool for daily life.听

C 鈥� Citizen-Centricity:听Designing inclusive, multilingual solutions.听

T 鈥� Talent & Trust:听Investing in workforce skills and fostering public confidence.听

The momentum听of AI听in India is real听and the opportunity is unprecedented.听Only by focusing on听all of听the areas of the听IMPACT听framework听can we听realise that incredible听promise.听听

The task now is to听transition听from fragmented progress to meaningful, systemic impact. In the journey听towards听a听Viksit Bharat听鈥撎齀ndia鈥檚 blueprint to becoming a听fully听developed nation by 2047 鈥撎鼳I is no longer just a digital tool,听it is a strategic imperative for a resilient and innovative nation.听

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Singapore 鈥� March 13, 2026 鈥� today announced that it will partner with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to hire and train AI scientists and Machine Learning engineers, deepening its role as a global engineering hub for enterprise artificial intelligence and reaffirming its support for Singapore鈥檚 AI ambitions. 麻豆原创 Labs East Asia Singapore has already been contributing to 麻豆原创 global AI innovation including its first set of enterprise AI agents embedded within 麻豆原创鈥檚 core cloud applications.

The announcement was made today at 麻豆原创 d-com Singapore 2026, the company鈥檚 local annual developer conference, with Guest-of-Honor Mr. Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information and Ministry of Health, in attendance.

Through IMDA鈥檚 TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) initiative, 麻豆原创 Labs East Asia Singapore (formerly known as 麻豆原创 Labs Singapore) will hire and train 50 graduates and mid-career professionals over the next three years to work on high-priority development tracks spanning generative AI, model orchestration and enterprise AI agents. Trainees undergoing this 12-month , will also have the opportunity for rotations or short-term placements at other 麻豆原创 Labs in countries such as Germany, United States, and India.

This announcement comes as 麻豆原创 Labs East Asia Singapore surpasses a major milestone in its growth journey. Since committing in 2023 to expand its local AI talent pool, the Singapore team has tripled in size by growing to almost 400 engineers. Today, more than 90% of its AI workforce comprises local hires from universities including the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

Manik Saha, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Labs East Asia, added, 鈥淥ur expanded AI investment in Singapore is a cornerstone of 麻豆原创鈥檚 global strategy to accelerate enterprise AI innovation. Since 2023 we have committed to fostering AI talent and career opportunities, and have continued to invest in building one of 麻豆原创鈥檚 most important AI talent hubs. Today, our teams in Singapore are developing foundational generative, agentic, and multimodal AI capabilities that are being embedded across 麻豆原创鈥檚 core solutions worldwide. These investments, combined with Singapore鈥檚 deep talent pipeline and strong national AI agenda, enable us to build mission critical AI systems at scale and position Singapore as a strategic engine for 麻豆原创鈥檚 long-term AI product roadmap.鈥�

Made in Singapore AI agents delivering global business impact

Launched in 2022 in partnership with the Economic Development Board (EDB), 麻豆原创 Labs East Asia Singapore has filed close to 160 patents for AI innovations developed locally, including 57 in the past three years alone.

The 麻豆原创 Business AI product engineering team, which is part of 麻豆原创 Labs听East Asia听Singapore, is leading the development and delivery of听numerous听AI capabilities.

Examples include:听

• Numerous听Joule scenarios for 麻豆原创 S/4HANA,听Intelligent Spend and Business Networks (ISBN)听and听麻豆原创 SuccessFactors听to fast track the execution of various information retrieval, navigational and information extraction business听processes.

• Various听embedded Generative AI capabilities in 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors to achieve productivity gains for employees, such as compensation insights generation, goals generation, or career insights generation.

• New capabilities for Document AI, including Document Information Extraction, Instant Learning, support for shipping听documents, delivery notes, new听languages听and file types.

Unlike consumer AI tools, these agents are engineered for mission-critical environments, integrating natively into 麻豆原创 systems to ensure reliability, security and compliance at enterprise scale. More than 34,000 customers globally already rely on 麻豆原创 Business AI capabilities embedded across 麻豆原创鈥檚 cloud portfolio.

麻豆原创 Labs East Asia Singapore is committed to ongoing collaboration with national workforce development initiatives and partnerships with local universities. In March 2025, 麻豆原创 also announced a collaboration with NUS under the Industrial Postgraduate Programme (IPP), supported by EDB, to hire and complete training of nine researchers from local universities, in the Lab鈥檚 AI team in Singapore, by end of 2030. To date, three researchers have already been onboarded.

With its expanded engineering base and growing patent portfolio, 麻豆原创 Labs East Asia Singapore will continue to serve as one of the company鈥檚 AI talent development hubs, nurturing next-generation talents that will serve as the company鈥檚 driving force towards a future of relevant, reliable, and responsible AI.

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The consists of 麻豆原创鈥檚 global research and development entities, strategically positioned in high-tech clusters across 20 countries and 52 locations, encompassing 13 Labs worldwide. The network aims to enhance 麻豆原创’s culture of diversity and innovation through global thought leadership and engagement with local ecosystems, while aiding to develop and improve key 麻豆原创 solutions and drive 麻豆原创鈥檚 overall innovation and AI agenda.

麻豆原创 Labs East Asia will play a critical role in advancing 麻豆原创鈥檚 Business AI development, accelerating engineering collaboration, and scaling innovation across rapidly growing markets in the region and globally. In his new role, Manik will spearhead strategic investments, talent development, and cross-market innovation programs – ensuring consistent delivery of innovation, high-quality products, and reliable execution for 麻豆原创鈥檚 customers worldwide.

Manik brings more than two decades of strategic technology leadership and global operational experience to his expanded role, including driving the launch of 麻豆原创 Labs Singapore in 2022 and 麻豆原创 Labs Vietnam in 2024. Today, Manik is responsible for four locations where 麻豆原创 employs more than 1,100 engineers, driving operational excellence and strengthening delivery discipline across the region.

鈥淚nnovation provides security for long-term business success.听The need for businesses to adapt to changes and technological advances quickly is only going to increase. By expanding my remit, I will be able to address a greater number of customer challenges and opportunities, while continuing to foster听a culture of experimentation and creativity听across 麻豆原创鈥� something I feel very passionately about,鈥� said Manik.

Commenting on the appointment, Clas Neumann, Senior Vice President, Head of Global 麻豆原创 Labs Network, said, 鈥淢anik has demonstrated strong leadership in developing worldclass engineering talent and delivering innovation at scale. His appointment aims to further strengthen 麻豆原创 Labs East Asia鈥檚 role within the global 麻豆原创 Labs Network and reinforce our commitment to expanding our R&D footprint worldwide. With Manik at the helm, we are confident to continue our ongoing efforts to advance Business AI and cloud innovation for our customers across the region and beyond.鈥�

With Manik鈥檚 appointment, 麻豆原创 reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its global engineering network and advancing customer centric innovation across Asia.

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SINGAPORE, 3 February 2026 鈥� 麻豆原创 SE (NYSE: 麻豆原创) today announces two strategic leadership appointments aimed at accelerating growth across Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The new leaders bring decades of experience to their positions, reinforcing 麻豆原创鈥檚 commitment to support organizations across the region in harnessing cloud and AI innovation to help deliver business value.

Sianto Wongjoyo joins 麻豆原创 as Managing Director for Indonesia. A seasoned business leader with more than 25 years of experience, Sianto has a proven track record of fostering winning teams, building strong partnerships, and delivering impactful cloud transformations for customers.

In his new role, Sianto will oversee strategy, operations and customer success across 麻豆原创 Indonesia. He will be responsible for helping businesses across the country grow and scale with innovation and impact, and for driving forward 麻豆原创鈥檚 data and AI-focused strategy, with the support of 麻豆原创鈥檚 partner ecosystem.

鈥淚ndonesia鈥檚 digital economy is one of the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, and I am excited to bring my experience to lead 麻豆原创 Indonesia during a pivotal moment in the adoption of AI and cloud technologies. I look forward to helping Indonesian customers leverage the latest innovations to drive meaningful business transformations,鈥� said Sianto.

Saket Ranjan has been appointed Head of Corporate for Southeast Asia. Saket brings with him nearly two decades of experience scaling business application portfolios, building high-performing teams, and driving transformative outcomes for Southeast Asian customers.

Based in Singapore, Saket will lead 麻豆原创鈥檚 Corporate segment across the region. The Corporate segment at 麻豆原创 supports upper mid-market and large enterprise customers, which require scalable solutions and rely on 麻豆原创鈥檚 strong partner ecosystem, to help customers accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption. In his new role, Saket will focus on driving customer success across Southeast Asia, by building meaningful partnerships and helping organizations within his area to digitally transform.

Commenting on his appointment, Saket said, 鈥淚 am thrilled to join 麻豆原创, an organization that has the technology, expertise, and footprint to support customers in achieving tangible business outcomes in this new digital-first era. By aligning 麻豆原创鈥檚 technology with our customers鈥� growth ambitions, and leveraging our strong partner ecosystem, we will help Southeast Asian businesses across all industries innovate and thrive.鈥�

Addressing the appointments, Liher Urbizu, President and Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Southeast Asia, said, 鈥淪outheast Asia continues to be a front鈥憆unner in tech innovation, and the adoption AI and cloud technologies. These leadership appointments reflect our mission to empower customers across Indonesia and Southeast Asia to embed intelligence into every workflow 鈥� from finance to supply chain to professional services 鈥� to deliver true business impact. Saket and Sianto each bring a passion for innovation and deep expertise that aligns with this mission, and I am confident they will help our customers unlock new opportunities in the AI-powered era.鈥�

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Simon Davies, President of 麻豆原创 Asia Pacific, said, 鈥�2025 was a milestone year for 麻豆原创 in Asia Pacific, with customers across the region adopting our Business Suite drive real results. Business AI is now central in every customer conversation yet, while AI offers immense opportunity, it needs investment, expertise, and care to get it right. I鈥檓 proud so many APAC companies understand our ability to gain real value from AI by reimagining how it will change business-critical processes, embed agents directly into workflows, and power them with the context-rich business data only 麻豆原创 can access. All with the goal of managing constantly shifting market challenges and realising new opportunities for growth.鈥�

Asia Pacific customers are leading with 麻豆原创 Business AI

麻豆原创 announced new Asia Pacific Business AI customers in Q4, including some of the most recognised companies in the world.

In Japan, one of the world鈥檚 leading beverage companies, Kirin Holdings, has chosen to transform with 麻豆原创鈥檚 Business Suite. The company selected a range of solutions including 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 麻豆原创 Business AI, 麻豆原创 Business Data Cloud, 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform, 麻豆原创 Integrated Business Planning, and 麻豆原创 Global Trade Services, in addition to 麻豆原创 Solution Extensions through partners including OpenText and Syniti.

In India, Tech Mahindra has chosen 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants, 麻豆原创鈥檚 natural language AI solution tailored for the needs of 麻豆原创 consultants. Joule for Consultants brings together 麻豆原创鈥檚 vast knowledge base 鈥� including millions of non-public documents and lines of code 鈥� and turns that institutional expertise into an assistant to augment staff productivity, cut down time-consuming searches, and help to make better-informed decisions.

Headquartered in New Zealand, the world鈥檚 leading kiwi fruit producer Zespri is transforming with 麻豆原创 Business Data Cloud alongside one of 麻豆原创鈥檚 new intelligent applications, which are designed to transform decision-making across lines of business. Zespri has chosen 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP Intelligence Private in 麻豆原创 Business Data Cloud to continue its investment in 麻豆原创.

Cloud transformation through the 麻豆原创 Business Suite

Customers across Asia Pacific are also investing across the 麻豆原创 Business Suite.

The leading airline in the Philippines, Cebu Air, Inc., is moving to the cloud with 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.

Globe Telecom, a frontrunner in telco and digital services in the Philippines, said, 鈥淕lobe is strengthening its enterprise planning capabilities with the transition to 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud, transforming the way it manages budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.鈥�

Hero MotoCorp, one of India鈥檚 leading motorcycle and scooter manufacturers, is embarking on its RISE with 麻豆原创 journey with 麻豆原创 Integrated Business Planning, 麻豆原创 Ariba, 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform, and WalkMe. The company noted, 鈥�Integrating advanced digital solutions for finance, procurement, supply chain will enable Hero’s vision of being the future of mobility.鈥�

Australia鈥檚 leading pharmacy network, Sigma Healthcare, chose a range of 麻豆原创 solutions including 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 麻豆原创 Digital Supply Chain, 麻豆原创 Integrated Business Planning, 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform, 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors, 麻豆原创 Concur, 麻豆原创 Ariba, and 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud. The company noted, 鈥淪igma Healthcare has broadened its commitment to the 麻豆原创 Business Suite by moving both its existing business and its newly merged companies onto a new RISE with 麻豆原创 agreement, to be hosted on AWS infrastructure.鈥�

Staying in Australia, Weir Minerals Australia chose 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 麻豆原创 Business Data Cloud, 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform, and WalkMe, while South Australian energy company SA Power Networks chose RISE with 麻豆原创 and Origin Energy chose 麻豆原创 Fieldglass. Across the Tasman, New Zealand鈥檚 PowerCo Limited also selected a range of solutions on its RISE with 麻豆原创 journey, including 麻豆原创 BW/4HANA, 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform, 麻豆原创 Signavio, and LeanIX.

In Singapore, leading security company Certis Group has chosen 麻豆原创 solutions including 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition and 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors. It noted, 鈥淎s part of its broader digital transformation, Certis is working with 麻豆原创 to modernise its core enterprise systems. The initiative establishes a unified and future-ready digital foundation to support business agility and long-term innovation.鈥�

In South Korea, KT DS Co. Ltd., part of KT Group, chose 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition. And in Japan, both Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. and Yusen Logistics Global Management Co. Ltd. chose 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors.

In Greater China, Suzhou Wanxiang Technology Co. Ltd., noted, 鈥淎s a company listed on the ChiNext board, our business has been rapidly expanding into a multi-entity group with international operations … To fundamentally address these challenges, we have chosen to implement 麻豆原创 as the cornerstone of our digital transformation … 麻豆原创鈥檚 powerful integrated platform enables end-to-end enterprise performance visibility with real-time anomaly alerts, embedding risk control directly into business workflows. It seamlessly connects R&D, production, procurement, sales, and after-sales service, ensuring real-time integration of operational data with financials鈥攊ncluding cost accounting and cash management鈥攄ramatically enhancing finance-operations alignment.鈥�

Growth in the public cloud

Q4 also saw a range of customers embracing GROW with 麻豆原创.

In Greater China, Xuzhou Mansen Clothing Co. Ltd. moved to GROW with 麻豆原创, choosing 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform as part of the first local contract for 麻豆原创’s latest strategic cooperation with Alibaba Cloud. The company noted, 鈥淐hoosing to partner with 麻豆原创 is a pivotal step for us in transitioning from experience-driven operations to digital governance. With 麻豆原创鈥檚 robust and agile Cloud ERP and Business Technology Platform, we are empowered to support diverse business lines, respond swiftly to market changes, and drive smart manufacturing and sustainable growth through digital transformation.鈥�

In Indonesia, PT Global Infotech Solutions chose GROW with 麻豆原创, noting, 鈥淲ith 麻豆原创鈥檚 cloud ERP, Global Infotech Solution successfully optimized operational costs and improved overall profitability through more integrated and efficient business processes. This implementation reinforces our position as a trusted technology partner in Indonesia and reflects our commitment to delivering a solid, scalable technology infrastructure that supports our customers鈥� long-term business growth.鈥�

Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation in Vietnam also chose GROW with 麻豆原创 and 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.

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Armed with real-world expertise and extensive know-how, 麻豆原创 consultants act as a bridge between the business and technology domains 鈥� bringing hundreds to thousands of hours of hands-on experience and best practices in implementing, customising, and managing 麻豆原创 roll-outs.

In fact, 麻豆原创 consultants are such crucial pieces of the digital transformation puzzle that the global market for 麻豆原创 consulting is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% between 2025 and 2035 to USD 38.98 billion[1].

Earlier this year, we launched to further supercharge the way millions of 麻豆原创 consultants work, helping them augment their productivity, cut down time-consuming searches, and make better-informed decisions.

Joule for Consultants draws from 麻豆原创鈥檚 vast knowledge base 鈥� including over 9TB of expert-curated 麻豆原创 knowledge, 3 million non-public documents, 250 million lines of (advanced business application programming) and 30 million lines of (ABAP core data services) code 鈥� and turns that institutional expertise into a real-time, context-aware assistant. It understands the solution landscape a consultant is working in, interprets code on the fly, and surfaces relevant guidance in seconds.

Across APAC, a significant number of 麻豆原创 partners and consultants have already adopted 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants and are using the tool across various phases of 麻豆原创 implementation projects.

Early pilots show clear value: faster delivery cycles of up to 14%, smoother onboarding, and as much as 1.5 hours saved per consultant per day. The payoff is not simply efficiency but the ability for teams to spend more time on strategic design, stakeholder engagement, and delivering tangible outcomes for customers.

AI-Powered Consulting: the Next Frontier for 麻豆原创 Partners

According to the recent conducted by Oxford Economics, AI is expected to drive an average ROI of 16% (US$4.7M) per organisation this year, a figure which will nearly double in two years鈥� time to 31% (US$12.3M). Businesses also ranked 鈥渁lignment with business strategy鈥� and 鈥渁vailability and quality of data鈥� as the top two strategies for maximising ROI from AI.

麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants has the potential to help 麻豆原创 partners drive this ROI, and is designed with quality data and expert-aligned advice based on 麻豆原创 best practices for businesses across industries. With AI itself acting as a productivity enabler, consultants are able to accelerate delivery and increase consistency across projects 鈥� ultimately driving greater customer impact.

Importantly, 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants is not replacing consultants; it is enhancing their expertise. Instead of spending hours searching documentation or manually comparing configurations, consultants can ask targeted questions and receive contextual, 麻豆原创-specific answers in natural language.

Routine tasks 鈥� from generating sample code to drafting configuration notes 鈥� can be automated, freeing consultants to focus on advising stakeholders, shaping roadmaps, and managing change.

麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants also helps ensure consistency and quality at scale. Teams across markets and time zones can draw on the same trusted guidance, cross-check design decisions against proven implementation patterns, and onboard new colleagues more quickly.

By embedding best practices directly into project execution, Joule for Consultants extends 麻豆原创鈥檚 long-standing investments in enablement and certification, turning static learning into live support. In doing so, it helps the next generation of consultants build confidence faster and deliver better outcomes for customers from day one.

麻豆原创 Partners as Catalysts of AI-First Transformation

麻豆原创鈥檚 partner ecosystem remains central to our AI-first, Suite-first strategy, and partners throughout APAC are leading the shift towards AI-enabled consulting. As 麻豆原创 Chief Partner Officer Karl Fahrbach highlighted at 麻豆原创 Global Partner Summit at 麻豆原创 Sapphire earlier this year: 鈥淧artners will deliver the promise of 麻豆原创 Business Suite.鈥�

In APAC, partners such as ABeam Consulting, Infosys, ITSN Korea, LTIMindtree, , , and many more are already embedding 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants into their methodologies and training programmes to enhance delivery speed and collaboration.

KPMG, for example, was the first global partner to pilot Joule for Consultants with 麻豆原创, and together with 麻豆原创, have been for delivering meaningful real-world AI transformation.

The APAC region is already seeing tangible impact when 麻豆原创 partners combine industry expertise with AI-powered innovation. 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants is guiding faster design, sharper diagnostics, and cleaner architectures that help our joint customers realise value sooner.

From Pilots to Practice

The next chapter for 麻豆原创 partners is about scaling AI adoption and innovation. Many partners are moving beyond pilot programmes and embedding 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants into their standard methodologies. Others are co-innovating with 麻豆原创 to explore capabilities like AI-driven diagnostics or automated value-tracking.

As 麻豆原创 across APAC, our partners are also building AI-native skills that go far beyond using a tool: they鈥檙e redesigning how projects are delivered, how teams collaborate, and how value is measured.

And that may be the greatest impact of 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants. It doesn鈥檛 just make consulting faster 鈥� it makes it smarter, more consistent, and more accessible to the next generation of talent, elevating the work consultants can do, giving them the space to focus on insights, relationships, and results.

Partners have always been the engine of 麻豆原创鈥檚 ecosystem. With tools like 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants, they are now supercharged with the intelligence layer needed to drive new transformations across APAC.

Peter Moore is the Regional Head of Partner Ecosystem Success at 麻豆原创 Asia Pacific.

[1] Source: Business Research Insights 鈥� 麻豆原创 Consulting Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (ERP Software, Service and Other), By Application (SMEs and Large Enterprises), and Regional Insights and Forecast To 2035. https://www.businessresearchinsights.com/market-reports/sap-consulting-market-121265

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia 鈥� December 8, 2025 鈥� (NYSE: 麻豆原创) today announced that (PHB), a leading Malaysian real estate investment holding company, has chosen , an offering that allows organizations to digitally transform using a standardized framework, tools, and guidance to modernize its core business operations, laying the foundation for long-term growth and innovation in Malaysia鈥檚 competitive property market.听

Established in 2006 under the purview of Yayasan Pelaburan Bumiputra, PHB is mandated to enhance Bumiputera participation in the ownership of prime commercial real estate across Malaysia through its shariah-compliant unit trust fund, Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (AHB). Today, PHB manages a portfolio worth over MYR 11 billion 鈥� encompassing office, retail, healthcare, logistics, and education properties in key urban centers.听听

As PHB advances its strategic business transformation and expands its portfolio, the company has demonstrated resilience and delivered tangible results, providing stable and consistent income to AHB unitholders. However, with this growth, the company has also faced increasing digital challenges, such as aging and fragmented systems.听听

鈥淚t was clear that we needed a unified digital backbone that could eliminate inefficiencies, reduce compliance risk, and help us manage our growing portfolio with greater agility,鈥� said PHB Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Mohamad Damshal Awang Damit. 鈥淲ith GROW with 麻豆原创, we are making a strategic investment in our future, connecting finance and real estate operations through one intelligent cloud platform.听

PHB鈥檚 move to GROW with 麻豆原创 Premium enables it to consolidate its operations into a single, cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) environment. The solution integrates finance operations with contract and lease management, delivering real-time insights, streamlined workflows, and automated compliance with Malaysian accounting standards. By eliminating data silos and manual processes, PHB expects to strengthen data accuracy, reduce operational risk, and gain faster decision-making capabilities.听

鈥淧HB鈥檚 decision to adopt GROW with 麻豆原创 underscores how leading organizations in Malaysia are embracing cloud innovation to stay ahead,鈥� said Vipin Chandran, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Malaysia. 鈥淲ith GROW with 麻豆原创, PHB gains the agility, resilience, and intelligence needed to drive sustainable growth in a competitive real estate industry, all while strengthening transparency and operational control.鈥�听

听PHB plans to go live with the new platform by January 2026, with future ambitions to explore AI-driven insights and automate processes such as Procure-to-Pay.听

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Medplast was established to expand into the fast-growing medical plaster and surgical tape segment and strengthen its global presence. To support its ambitions for growth and international expansion, Medplast sought a modern, intelligent ERP solution that could standardize core business processes, enable scalability, and enhance data transparency across all operations.听

鈥淎s a new business unit, we needed a system that could support our growth while ensuring efficiency and compliance from day one,鈥� said Peerapat Ekpoothorn, General Manager of Medplast 鈥淚mplementing GROW with 麻豆原创 allowed us to leverage 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition to streamline our internal approval processes, reduce the order-to-cash cycle, and gain better visibility into our operations. With support from 麻豆原创 partner NETIZEN, the implementation was smooth and efficient, we now have a solid digital foundation to compete confidently in both domestic and international markets.鈥�听

鈥淢edplast鈥檚 implementation of Grow with 麻豆原创 highlights how Thai manufacturers are leveraging cloud innovation to scale quickly and compete globally,鈥� said Kulwipa Piyawattanametha, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Indochina. 鈥淏y adopting a ready-to-run, industry-best-practice solution, Medplast has accelerated its digital transformation and built a strong foundation for sustainable growth.鈥澨�听

Working closely with 麻豆原创 and Medplast, NETIZEN, an 麻豆原创 Platinum Partner, implemented the NETIZEN Peony鈥攊ts localized best-practice framework designed to accelerate 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP deployments. The solution integrates global business processes, analytics, and AI capabilities to enable faster, data-driven decisions. Leveraging its Business Technology Transformation (BTX) methodology, which is founded on a deep understanding of each customer鈥檚 business to deliver the most suitable solutions with a long-term perspective, and backed by over two decades of experience, NETIZEN ensured efficient project delivery while aligning Medplast鈥檚 operations with global standards for agility and sustainability.听

鈥淎t NETIZEN, we don鈥檛 just implement software鈥攚e codevelop solutions that transform how our clients do business. With our solution NETIZEN Peony and BTX methodology, we deliver intelligent, scalable cloud ERP capabilities that drive real-world value for customers like Medplast,鈥� said Seree Satukijchai, CEO, Netizen. This project showcases 麻豆原创鈥檚 commitment to empowering small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast Asia to innovate and scale through the power of cloud ERP.听听

For more details on Medplast鈥檚 transformation, read the full story .

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Completed in 2024, the Kulim facility is Tokyo-listed Ferrotec Group鈥檚 first-ever plant in Southeast Asia, representing an investment of approximately RM850 million. The plant manufactures precise materials and components that supplies key industry sectors, including semiconductors, automotive products, and medical devices.听听

As Ferrotec expanded its product lines and relocated several business units to Kulim, the company faced a major challenge: implementing an ERP system able to integrate finance, sales, supply chain, and manufacturing. Despite its global presence, Ferrotec lacked a unified platform, leaving the new plant without shared IT resources or standardized processes. This resulted in heavy reliance on manual workflows and fragmented data, slowing decision-making and increasing the risk of errors. To keep operations on track, Ferrotec needed to identify and deploy a solution capable of meeting complex requirements within a tight timeline.听

Ferrotec chose GROW with 麻豆原创 to accelerate its cloud ERP adoption and support future scalability. The impact has been immediate and measurable: procurement efficiency has surged by 90%, finance productivity has improved by 40%, and supply chain process costs have been reduced by 50%. Data accuracy issues have dropped by 80%, enabling sharper execution and more confident, data-driven decisions.听

鈥淲ith the implementation of GROW with 麻豆原创, we established a strong ERP foundation at our new manufacturing site in Malaysia, setting the stage for future growth,鈥� said Jason Ong, IT & IS Manager Ferrotec 鈥淢anufacturing advanced components like semiconductor parts demands precision and specialized technology, so our priority was implementing a reliable system to support our finance, sales, supply chain, and manufacturing processes. Today, we鈥檙e operating more smoothly and efficiently, with significant productivity gains and lower costs.鈥�鈥�听

鈥淔errotec Malaysia chose GROW with 麻豆原创 to provide it with a comprehensive, cloud-based ERP foundation that aims to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making,鈥� said Vipin Chandran, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Malaysia. We are proud of how our technology is helping businesses across Malaysia modernize and scale with confidence.鈥�听

SAP partner played a central role in the design and deployment of the GROW with 麻豆原创 for Ferrotec Malaysia. Working closely with Ferrotec and 麻豆原创, Axxis delivered a structured two-phase implementation, Phase 1 covering Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain, followed by Phase 2 enabling Sales and Production. This end-to-end approach ensured a seamless transition to the cloud, equipping Ferrotec with modern digital workflows, real-time visibility, and streamlined processes. With a unified cloud platform, Ferrotec now enjoys faster decision-making, improved transparency, and enhanced agility, supporting its expansion into a new plant and future growth. 麻豆原创 continues to drive continuous improvement through MES integrations and operational enhancements.听

听Ferrotec is now planning immediate extensions to support advanced quality management and compliance in production. The company is evaluating additional solutions including 麻豆原创 Business AI, 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors, 麻豆原创 Ariba, and 麻豆原创 Customer Experience to further harmonize business operations.听

听For more details on Ferrotec鈥檚 transformation, read the full story .鈥�鈥�听

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