Asia Pacific Japan Archives - 鶹ԭ Southeast Asia News Center /sea/region/asia-pacific-japan/ News about 鶹ԭ Southeast Asia Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:32:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 AI for Industries: Resilience, Efficiency, and Innovation for India /sea/2026/03/ai-for-industries-resilience-efficiency-and-innovation-for-india/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:32:22 +0000 /sea/?p=6568 India’s national AI conversationhas reachedafever-pitch.This was palpable at the recentIndia AI Impact Summit 2026, a pivotal forum where industry leaders and policymakersdiscussedthe shift from digital...

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]]> India’s national AI conversationhas reachedafever-pitch.This was palpable at the recentIndia AI Impact Summit 2026, a pivotal forum where industry leaders and policymakersdiscussedthe shift from digital to digitally intelligentworld enabled by AI.Speaking at the event, itwas clear that the dialogue has shifted from “what if” to “how now.”

While the Summitwashistoricin terms ofoutcomes,including the New Delhi Declaration andan increasing focus onsovereignty,it also revealed a divergence in perspective.The public imageofIndia’s AIopportunityisgripped bywhat’smost visible:tools that generatecontent andreshape howweinteract with technology. But the more consequential story is unfolding away from the spotlight.

To understand where this transformation is truly taking shape,let’sdistinguish betweenthetwo dimensions of AI.Consumer-centredAI is the lightbulb that illuminates possibility,creativityandassistance. Enterprise-focusedAI, by contrast, is the power plantthatquietly and reliably energisesoperations at scale. While one captures imagination, the other delivers outcomes.

Encouragingly, adoption of thisEnterpriseAIis alreadygaining momentum.According to the recent鶹ԭ Value of AIsurvey, incollaboration with Oxford Economics,nearlyaquarter 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,with 93% Indian enterprises expecting measurable returns from their AI investments within the next one to three years.

This is India’s inflection point.Having moved beyondinitialexploration,India’sfocus is now on bringing greater alignment and coherence to unlock AI’s full enterprise potential.

From Experimentation to Integration

The next phase of India’s journey requires a shift from isolated pilots toeverydayexecution. AI must become a core capabilityas part of oursupply chains, finance, human capital, and customer engagement. This transformationcan rest on four pillars:

  • The Demographic Dividend:India’s greatest advantage is its people.Thedeep technology talent pool givesthe countrya strong foundationto take AI from small experiments to real‑world impactenabled bya continuedinvestmentin reskilling and domain-led AIexpertise.
  • Data Foundations:AI demandsaccurate, contextual, and interconnected data from across the business.Aswe scaleadoption,the next phase will rely onstrengtheningourdata foundationstocreatesemantically rich environmentsto powermore effective AI systems.
  • AI as an Amplifier:The more critical the application, the more AI depends on the structured processes and traceability that robust enterprise systems provide.
  • Trust as a Catalyst:As AI integrates into critical infrastructure, trustwillbecome the primary currency of scale. India’s evolving regulatory frameworkslike thedata protection lawsofferguardrails that enable speed.

Redefining Value: The IMPACT

In an unpredictable global economy,we must look beyond traditional financial metrics. While Return on Investment (ROI)remainsa baseline,it’stime we move to return on impact. The IMPACT can be seen as:

I — Infrastructure:Building secure, sovereign, and interoperable digital highways.

M — Measurable Outcomes:Tracking gains in health, education, and quality of life.

P — Policy & Guardrails:Ensuring ethical AI through robust, transparent frameworks.

A — AI Embedding:MakingAIas a horizontalacross all sectors to make it a tool for daily life.

C — Citizen-Centricity:Designing inclusive, multilingual solutions.

T — Talent & Trust:Investing in workforce skills and fostering public confidence.

The momentumof AIin India is realand the opportunity is unprecedented.Only by focusing onall ofthe areas of theIMPACTframeworkcan werealise that incrediblepromise.

The task now is totransitionfrom fragmented progress to meaningful, systemic impact. In the journeytowardsaViksit Bharat–India’s blueprint to becoming afullydeveloped nation by 2047 –AI is no longer just a digital tool,it is a strategic imperative for a resilient and innovative nation.

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]]> 鶹ԭ Asia Pacific announces new Business AI and cloud customers in Q4 /sea/2026/02/sap-asia-pacific-announces-new-business-ai-and-cloud-customers-in-q4/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:51:40 +0000 /sea/?p=6543 Following the announcement of its global Q4 and full year 2025 earnings on January 29, 鶹ԭ has announced multiple new 鶹ԭ Business Suite customers across...

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]]> Following the announcement of its global Q4 and full year 2025 earnings on January 29, 鶹ԭ has announced multiple new 鶹ԭ Business Suite customers across Asia Pacific, including several companies leading with 鶹ԭ Business AI during Q4. 鶹ԭ Business Suite is an integrated portfolio where applications, data, and AI work seamlessly together to simplify work and accelerate outcomes across every area of the business.

Simon Davies, President of 鶹ԭ Asia Pacific, said, “2025 was a milestone year for 鶹ԭ 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’m 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 鶹ԭ can access. All with the goal of managing constantly shifting market challenges and realising new opportunities for growth.”

Asia Pacific customers are leading with 鶹ԭ Business AI

鶹ԭ 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’s leading beverage companies, Kirin Holdings, has chosen to transform with 鶹ԭ’s Business Suite. The company selected a range of solutions including 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 鶹ԭ Business AI, 鶹ԭ Business Data Cloud, 鶹ԭ Business Technology Platform, 鶹ԭ Integrated Business Planning, and 鶹ԭ Global Trade Services, in addition to 鶹ԭ Solution Extensions through partners including OpenText and Syniti.

In India, Tech Mahindra has chosen 鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants, 鶹ԭ’s natural language AI solution tailored for the needs of 鶹ԭ consultants. Joule for Consultants brings together 鶹ԭ’s vast knowledge base – including millions of non-public documents and lines of code – 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’s leading kiwi fruit producer Zespri is transforming with 鶹ԭ Business Data Cloud alongside one of 鶹ԭ’s new intelligent applications, which are designed to transform decision-making across lines of business. Zespri has chosen 鶹ԭ Cloud ERP Intelligence Private in 鶹ԭ Business Data Cloud to continue its investment in 鶹ԭ.

Cloud transformation through the 鶹ԭ Business Suite

Customers across Asia Pacific are also investing across the 鶹ԭ Business Suite.

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

Globe Telecom, a frontrunner in telco and digital services in the Philippines, said, “Globe is strengthening its enterprise planning capabilities with the transition to 鶹ԭ Analytics Cloud, transforming the way it manages budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.”

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

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

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

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

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

In Greater China, Suzhou Wanxiang Technology Co. Ltd., noted, “As 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 鶹ԭ as the cornerstone of our digital transformation … 鶹ԭ’s 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—including cost accounting and cash management—dramatically enhancing finance-operations alignment.”

Growth in the public cloud

Q4 also saw a range of customers embracing GROW with 鶹ԭ.

In Greater China, Xuzhou Mansen Clothing Co. Ltd. moved to GROW with 鶹ԭ, choosing 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and 鶹ԭ Business Technology Platform as part of the first local contract for 鶹ԭ’s latest strategic cooperation with Alibaba Cloud. The company noted, “Choosing to partner with 鶹ԭ is a pivotal step for us in transitioning from experience-driven operations to digital governance. With 鶹ԭ’s 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.”

In Indonesia, PT Global Infotech Solutions chose GROW with 鶹ԭ, noting, “With 鶹ԭ’s 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’ long-term business growth.”

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

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]]> Consulting in the Age of AI: How 鶹ԭ Is Supercharging the Way Our Partners Work /sea/2025/12/consulting-in-the-age-of-ai-how-sap-is-supercharging-the-way-our-partners-work/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:30:31 +0000 /sea/?p=6434 As enterprises across Asia Pacific (APAC) continue to deepen their commitment to digital transformation against the backdrop of emerging disruptive technology like AI, the demand...

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]]> As enterprises across Asia Pacific (APAC) continue to deepen their commitment to digital transformation against the backdrop of emerging disruptive technology like AI, the demand for skilled 鶹ԭ consultants has never been higher.

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

In fact, 鶹ԭ consultants are such crucial pieces of the digital transformation puzzle that the global market for 鶹ԭ 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 鶹ԭ consultants work, helping them augment their productivity, cut down time-consuming searches, and make better-informed decisions.

Joule for Consultants draws from 鶹ԭ’s vast knowledge base – including over 9TB of expert-curated 鶹ԭ knowledge, 3 million non-public documents, 250 million lines of (advanced business application programming) and 30 million lines of (ABAP core data services) code – 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.

“鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants provides faster access to accurate answers from 鶹ԭ’s trusted knowledge base including 鶹ԭ Online Service System Release Notes (OSS), leading to significant productivity improvements through prescriptive suggestions. It empowers consultants with immediate expert-level guidance, enabling confident navigation of complex projects. This increased efficiency allows our functional consultants to focus on high-value added tasks and accelerate project timelines, ensuring greater client impact. As a RISE with 鶹ԭ validated partner, Joule for Consultants empowers our consultants to ensure direct alignment with RISE with 鶹ԭ Methodology, guidance on Clean Core Principles, and AI features.”
– Tarang Puranik, Executive Vice President, Global Service Offering Head (鶹ԭ) & Head of Delivery for EMEA, Infosys.

Across APAC, a significant number of 鶹ԭ partners and consultants have already adopted 鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants and are using the tool across various phases of 鶹ԭ 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.

“By integrating 鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants into our consulting workflows, Westernacher empowers our teams to reduce time spent on research, navigate complex system landscapes more efficiently, and deliver solutions faster. This enables our consultants at all levels – from junior talent to seasoned experts – to focus on strategic, high-value tasks while ensuring technical accuracy and business alignment.”
– Neil Wightman, COO SEA Westernacher Consulting.

AI-Powered Consulting: the Next Frontier for 鶹ԭ 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’ time to 31% (US$12.3M). Businesses also ranked “alignment with business strategy” and “availability and quality of data” as the top two strategies for maximising ROI from AI.

鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants has the potential to help 鶹ԭ partners drive this ROI, and is designed with quality data and expert-aligned advice based on 鶹ԭ 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 – ultimately driving greater customer impact.

“Our clients around the world are digitally transforming in the cloud. As leaders in tech and consulting we have a rich legacy in both data and AI. But even for our internal teams we can embed generative AI to increase productivity through insights, drive more efficiencies by aligning with best practice, and ultimately make customer transformations simpler, quicker, and more effective. By using 鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants, we’re able to showcase the power of 鶹ԭ Business AI to our customers even while we work with them to make their transformation journeys successful.”
– Srinivas Sai Nidadhavolu, Vice President & Global 鶹ԭ Practice Head, Wipro.

Importantly, 鶹ԭ 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, 鶹ԭ-specific answers in natural language.

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

“Piloting 鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants has proven its impact in the field: consultants deliver with greater precision and speed while continuously building skills, and customers benefit from quicker, higher quality outcomes. Together with 鶹ԭ, we see Joule for Consultants unlocking a new, AI-first operating model for the customer ecosystem.”
– Shashikant Walimbe, Vice President & Global Head – 鶹ԭ Practice, LTIMindtree.

鶹ԭ 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 鶹ԭ’s 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.

“Whatever, Whenever and Whoever. Whether it’s an implementation or operations, 鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants has helped everyone at ABeam in every role throughout all phases. It effectively works for not only younger generations, but also experienced consultants and users used the solution to cover gaps in areas of expertise outside their domains. Joule for Consultants is not only an efficient tool for doing daily tasks but a trusted advisor for developing new skills and even challenging new career.”
– Arata Nishii, Senior Expert, ABeam Consulting Ltd.

鶹ԭ Partners as Catalysts of AI-First Transformation

鶹ԭ’s partner ecosystem remains central to our AI-first, Suite-first strategy, and partners throughout APAC are leading the shift towards AI-enabled consulting. As 鶹ԭ Chief Partner Officer Karl Fahrbach highlighted at 鶹ԭ Global Partner Summit at 鶹ԭ Sapphire earlier this year: “Partners will deliver the promise of 鶹ԭ Business Suite.”

In APAC, partners such as ABeam Consulting, Infosys, ITSN Korea, LTIMindtree, , , and many more are already embedding 鶹ԭ 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 鶹ԭ, and together with 鶹ԭ, have been for delivering meaningful real-world AI transformation.

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

“We expect that through the introduction of 鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants, we will be able to further advance our internal consulting capabilities and provide customers with faster and more accurate services.”
– Han Sang-yeol, Head of the AI Center at ISTN.

From Pilots to Practice

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

As 鶹ԭ across APAC, our partners are also building AI-native skills that go far beyond using a tool: they’re redesigning how projects are delivered, how teams collaborate, and how value is measured.

And that may be the greatest impact of 鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants. It doesn’t just make consulting faster – 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 鶹ԭ’s ecosystem. With tools like 鶹ԭ 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 鶹ԭ Asia Pacific.

[1] Source: Business Research Insights – 鶹ԭ 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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]]> Business AI and public cloud customer drives 鶹ԭ Asia Pacific growth in Q3 /sea/2025/10/business-ai-and-public-cloud-customer-drives-sap-asia-pacific-growth-in-q3/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:48:08 +0000 /sea/?p=6378 Followingitsglobal Q3 earningsreleaseon October 22, 鶹ԭ hasrecordedsignificant AI and public cloud customer momentum across the Asia Pacific(APAC)region. Commenting onthe customer momentum,Verena Siow, Regional Business Suite...

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]]> Followingitsglobal Q3 earningsreleaseon October 22, 鶹ԭ hasrecordedsignificant AI and public cloud customer momentum across the Asia Pacific(APAC)region.

Commenting onthe customer momentum,Verena Siow, Regional Business Suite Leader,鶹ԭ Asia Pacific,said, “鶹ԭ’sQ3growth underpins howAPACcustomers aremoving decisively and swiftly tobring togetherenterprise applications, relevant data, and embedded AI.According to,businessesare already achieving16% ROI from AI globally.But economic volatility, shifting regulations, and a global skills crunchmeanorganizations face a critical challenge: how to connect their people and their business in ways that drive agility, resilience,and growth.Thisisn’tjust amoment of change;it’sa moment of unprecedentedopportunity.”

APAC customers embrace AI

In Q3, 鶹ԭ announced new Business AI customers in Asia Pacific.

In Southeast Asia,ofi(Olam Food Ingredients)is transforming its business with 鶹ԭ Business AI,鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 鶹ԭSignavio,WalkMe, 鶹ԭ Business Technology Platform,and鶹ԭ Digital Supply Chain.

The company said,“ofihas embarked on a significant transformation and sought the best platform to adopt across all functions, aiming to bring innovations and technology to support its business effectively. With this evolution underway,ofi…worked diligently to assess technologies that could enable innovation. ERP transformation was identified as a central focus, and the team collaborated closely with 鶹ԭ toestablishthe value proposition for RISE with 鶹ԭ, which will help empowerofito accelerate innovation, drive sustainable growth and safeguard its project outcomes.”

In India,Tata Consultancy Servicesis looking tobenefitfrom鶹ԭ Joule for Consultantsand鶹ԭ Learning Hub, while in South Korea,SK AXhas chosen鶹ԭ Business AI, 鶹ԭ Business Technology Platform,and鶹ԭ Enterprise Service Management.

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd.purchaseda range of 鶹ԭ solutions including鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition,鶹ԭ Business AI,鶹ԭ Business Data Cloud, 鶹ԭ Business Technology Platform, OpenText,Tricentis,andWalkMe.

Asia Pacific customers move to 鶹ԭ public cloud

Q3 also saw APAC customers increasingly embracing public cloud models to empower their transformationin preparation for realising the value of business AI.

La Trobe University,aleadinghigher education establishment in Australia,went live with鶹ԭ S/4HANA Public Cloud Edition, noting“La Trobe University has successfully implemented 鶹ԭ S/4HANA with a clean core public cloud architecture, reinforcing its commitment to digital excellence. This milestone underpins the University’s AI-first strategy—enabling intelligent automation, streamlined operations, and scalable innovation across research and education in partnership with 鶹ԭ.”

TheVictorianCountry Fire Authorityisa volunteer and community-based fire and emergency services organization for the state of Victoria, Australia. It is one of the world’s largest volunteer emergency services, protecting millions ofpeopleand their homes from fire, rescues, and other hazards. The CFAchose 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, 鶹ԭ Concur, 鶹ԭ Analytics Cloud, 鶹ԭSignavio,andLeanIX. Also in Australia,Mitsui Resources PtyLtd.purchased鶹ԭ S/4HANA Public Cloud.

Other companies finalising deals for public cloud ERP solutions from 鶹ԭ includeNYK LineandRio Holdings Co. Ltd.in Japan,HLS Honour Lane Shipping Ltd.inGreater China, andManorama Industries Ltd.in India.

World-leading companies choose 鶹ԭ cloud innovation

A range ofhigh-profilecompaniesselected鶹ԭ to drive their transformation.

World-leading digital payment companyVisahas chosen 鶹ԭ to support its global technology infrastructure.

“Visaseeksto streamline and simplify business-to-business (B2B) payments for corporates of all sizes. The Visa B2B Integrated Payments solution, built on 鶹ԭ’s Business Technology Platform, allows corporates to use a Visa Commercial Card to make payments to both card accepting and non-card accepting suppliers, all within their 鶹ԭ ERP system. This embedded finance solution allows corporates to capitalise on the benefits of using a Visa Commercial Card such as working capital optimisation and reconciliation functions, all through Visa’s secure payments Աٷɴǰ.”

TheCommonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)noted, “In September CBA successfully went live with an upgraded 鶹ԭ Core Banking solution. This 鶹ԭ and 鶹ԭFioneersolution now supports 90% of CBA customer accounts and almost one in two payments nationally.”

In Japan,All Nippon Airways (ANA Holdings Inc.),chose鶹ԭ S/4HANA Private Cloud Editionand鶹ԭ Business Data Cloud, while 鶹ԭ also inked new deals withNippon Express Holdings Inc.,EnessanceHoldings Co. Ltd, andPanasonic Operational Excellence.

Greater Chinasaw a range of customers embracing 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, includingAnhuiJianghuaiAutomobile Co. LtdandZCZL Industry Technology Group Co. Ltd,whileXin’ao(Tianjin) Energy Investment Co.Ltd.Chose鶹ԭ Multi-Bank Connectivity.

In India, 鶹ԭ saw growth in RISE with 鶹ԭ atJubilantPharmovaLimitedandJK Tyre & Industries Ltd,whileL&T Technology Serviceschose a range of 鶹ԭ solutions including ERP,鶹ԭ SuccessFactors, 鶹ԭ Ariba,and鶹ԭ Business Technology Platform.

Companies who choose to innovate choose 鶹ԭ

Remarking onasuccessfulthird quarter,Siowconcluded, “Whilecustomers are experiencing a period of profound change, one thingremainsconsistent. Alongside 鶹ԭ, organisations across APAC are using Business AI and the public cloud to expand, empower, and excel– and createreal businessvalue.”

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]]> New Asia Pacific Business AI customers underpin 鶹ԭ Q2 momentum /sea/2025/07/new-asia-pacific-business-ai-customers-underpin-sap-q2-momentum/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:59:30 +0000 /sea/?p=6337 Following the release of the company’s global earnings on July 22, 鶹ԭ has announced multiple new Business AI customers and go-live implementations across Asia Pacific...

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]]> Following the release of the company’s global earnings on July 22, 鶹ԭ has announced multiple new Business AI customers and go-live implementations across Asia Pacific over the last quarter.

Commenting on the AI momentum, President of 鶹ԭ Asia Pacific, Simon Davies, said, “鶹ԭ’s Q2 financial results confirm APAC organizations are quick to understand and seize the advantages offered by agentic and embedded AI. 鶹ԭ’s powerful combination of enterprise applications, relevant data, and embedded AI is creating tangible business value and outcomes for our customers and partners. We’re excited to see organizations across Asia Pacific recognizing the benefits of this flywheel effect and investing in their transformation to create resilient supply chains, new efficiencies, and innovation that sparks differentiation.”

APAC customers embrace AI

In Q2, 鶹ԭ announced a range of new Business AI customers globally, and in Asia Pacific.

Alibaba Group, the Chinese multinational technology company focused on e-commerce and cloud computing, has chosen multiple 鶹ԭ solutions that include 鶹ԭ Cloud ERP Private, 鶹ԭ Business AI, 鶹ԭ Business Technology Platform, 鶹ԭ Ariba, 鶹ԭ Integrated Business Planning, 鶹ԭ SuccessFactors, 鶹ԭ Concur, and 鶹ԭ Emarsys. The group will leverage 鶹ԭ Business Suite for faster maintenance, smooth upgrades and easier integration of AI capabilities into core business processes. As part of the collaboration, initially focused on the China market and with rollout planned for Southeast Asia and the Middle East and Africa, Alibaba Group and 鶹ԭ will have a joint go-to-market strategy to allow enterprises to implement 鶹ԭ Integrated Business Planning and embark on RISE with 鶹ԭ and GROW with 鶹ԭ journeys.

In Japan, Electric Power Development Co. Ltd. (J-POWER) chose a range of 鶹ԭ solutions including RISE with 鶹ԭ, 鶹ԭ Business Data Cloud, 鶹ԭ Business AI, 鶹ԭ Business Technology Platform, 鶹ԭ Ariba, WalkMe for 鶹ԭ. Commenting on the news, the company said, “J-POWER has adopted 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud to implement a system that involves business process transformation, promotes data integration and visualization, and aims to enhance the sophistication of data utilization.”

ǰ’s Lotte Chemical, one of the world’s largest chemical companies, has also chosen RISE with 鶹ԭ and 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition as part of its digital transformation, incorporating a range of other solutions including 鶹ԭ Business AI and 鶹ԭ Learning Hub.

APAC is also seeing demand for 鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants, a conversational AI solution that accelerates 鶹ԭ cloud transformations with guidance from 鶹ԭ’s most comprehensive and expertly curated knowledge base. Global IT services and technology consulting company LTIMindtree Limited and Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, are empowering their staff with 鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants.

And global consulting company Westernacher Consultingis embracing 鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants to empower its global teams with cutting-edge AI. The company said, “By integrating 鶹ԭ Joule for Consultants our team gains instant access to precise implementation guidance, technical insights, and code-level explanations – enabling faster, smarter solution design and more impactful client outcomes. This accelerates project delivery, streamlines proposals, and improves analysis quality, helping clients realize value sooner. As a leader in supply chain, logistics, and digital transformation, we’re committed to staying ahead of the curve and turning complexity into competitive advantage through continuous innovation.”

World-leading companies choose 鶹ԭ cloud innovation

In addition to Business AI customers, 鶹ԭ has also announced a range of new customers who are adopting its technology to drive their cloud transformation.

Synapxe, Singapore’s national HealthTech agency, has chosen RISE with 鶹ԭ and 鶹ԭ Billing and Revenue Innovation Management to underpin its mission to create intelligent technology solutions to improve the health of millions of people every day. Discussing the announcement, the organisation said, “Synapxe has selected RISE with 鶹ԭ to host Singapore’s National Healthcare Billing Solution. This will support billing across all of Singapore’s public sector care providers and provide a common, harmonised and consolidated platform and replaces 10 disparate legacy billing applications.”

Partnering with Infosys, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) will deploy a suite of 鶹ԭ solutions, including 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud, 鶹ԭ SuccessFactors, and other advanced solutions like identity and access management and master data management. These integrations aim to move MACS’ core ERP systems to the cloud and streamline its operations across its network of about 300 schools, enhancing efficiency, user experience, and scalability for future innovations.

Asia Pacific’s largest privately-owned logistics company, Linfox, has selected 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition and 鶹ԭ SuccessFactors. And in Southeast Asia, Techcombank, one of the leading banks in Vietnam, has also chosen 鶹ԭ SuccessFactors to transform its human capital management.

In New Zealand, Zespri International, the largest marketer of kiwifruit in the world, has chosen a range of 鶹ԭ solutions including RISE with 鶹ԭ, 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 鶹ԭ Integrated Business Planning, 鶹ԭ Sustainability Control Tower, and 鶹ԭ SuccessFactors.

Discussing the news, Zespri noted, “To lead in sustainable agribusiness, we need more than good intentions—we need data-driven insights that guide every decision from orchard to market. 鶹ԭ Sustainability Control Tower unleashes the potential to empower us with end-to-end visibility, enabling us to align performance with purpose and drive measurable impact across our global value chain.”

Companies in Greater China are also choosing 鶹ԭ. Tofflon Science and Technology Group Co. Ltd. will transform with RISE with 鶹ԭ and 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, and leading food and research and development company Grobest Group has also chosen 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.

Indian organisations continued to choose RISE with 鶹ԭ to support their cloud journeys. Alivus Life Sciences selected RISE with 鶹ԭ, 鶹ԭ SuccessFactors, 鶹ԭ Datasphere, and OpenText, while Walter Bushnell also chose RISE with 鶹ԭ. Meanwhile RICO Auto Industries Limited went live with its implementation of RISE with 鶹ԭ and 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition.

Part of Sumitomo Group, Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd is a global tire and rubber company based in Japan. The company has chosen a range of 鶹ԭ solutions, including RISE with 鶹ԭ, 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 鶹ԭ Ariba, 鶹ԭ Business Network, and 鶹ԭ Preferred Success.

In Indonesia, Bukit Kencana Eka Sakti, a business unit under the Sinar Mas Mining Group, went live with RISE with 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition with support from 鶹ԭ Customer Services & Delivery. Based on 鶹ԭ’s seamless end-to-end processes and best practices, the company aims to achieve process efficiency, enabling faster data access, improved collaboration, and real-time insights that contribute to quicker response times and better resource management.

Finally, Daou Data Corp, one of South ǰ’s leading IT partner organisations, chose GROW with 鶹ԭ, 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, and 鶹ԭ Sales Cloud.

Companies who choose to innovate choose 鶹ԭ

Remarking on continued success across Asia Pacific in the second quarter, Davies concluded, “Organisations across Asia are navigating a world that is changing every day. Regulations, tariffs, new innovations, and more are creating uncertainty and unpredictability. Amid those circumstances, I’m proud so many Asia Pacific customers are choosing 鶹ԭ and 鶹ԭ Business AI, because no other company has the breadth and depth of experience to help mitigate challenges and realise opportunities with the speed, agility, and scale that 鶹ԭ is positioned to do.”

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]]> BIG Caring Group Picks RISE with 鶹ԭ on AWS to Transform Pharmacy Retail Experience in Malaysia /sea/2025/06/big-caring-group-picks-rise-with-sap-on-aws-to-transform-pharmacy-retail-experience-in-malaysia/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:47:51 +0000 /sea/?p=6332 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – 4 June 2025 – 鶹ԭ today announced that BIG Caring Group, Malaysia’s largest retail pharmacy, has selected RISE with 鶹ԭ on...

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]]> KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – 4 June 2025 – today announced that BIG Caring Group, Malaysia’s largest retail pharmacy, has selected on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver a unified, scalable cloud-based data platform to integrate its retail operations across more than 500 stores nationwide.

Formed through the merger of BIG Pharmacy Healthcare and Caring Pharmacy Group in 2023, BIG Caring Group’s business transformation started back in 2019. At the time, Caring Pharmacy’s legacy on-premise enterprise resource planning (ERP) software started encountering capacity bottlenecks and complex data transformations that slowed cross-divisional collaboration. As its network of stores grew, Caring Pharmacy recognized the need for a more robust and modern ERP system to streamline its retail operations.

In 2021, the company deployed 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Retail to streamline essential functions including supply chain management, inventory control, and customer relationship management (CRM).

When the company merged with BIG Pharmacy in 2023, the complexity of its retail operations intensified. The newly formed BIG Caring Group—now the largest pharmacy chain in Malaysia—saw an opportunity to further accelerate its digital transformation efforts and integrate disparate systems into one secure, scalable, and agile cloud-based platform.

Ooh Chin Boon, Chief Information Officer, Big Caring Group said, “Integrating our diverse retail operations onto a unified cloud platform is a crucial milestone for us. We have selected RISE with 鶹ԭ on AWS to help us access more accurate and comprehensive data across the entire group, so that we can respond with more agility to customer demands and supply chain volatility. This strengthens our capacity to deliver enhanced customer experiences and future proof our business.”

Strategic Shift to Cloud Innovation

The adoption of RISE with 鶹ԭ on AWS signals a transformative leap for BIG Caring Group, enabling the company to consolidate data from hundreds of stores and various divisions into a single, unified platform in the cloud.

By seamlessly integrating critical business functions such as inventory management, procurement, financial reporting, and customer engagement, the group expects to significantly improve operational efficiency by cutting down manual processes and operating costs, and accelerate decision-making across all business units.

Deploying RISE with 鶹ԭ on AWS will also provide BIG Caring Group with flexibility and scalability. As the retail pharmacy market evolves rapidly, the group can now tap on AWS’s extensive footprint in the region to efficiently adjust its operations to meet changing customer demands and market conditions.

Shaping the Future of Pharmacy Retail

Looking ahead, as BIG Caring Group rolls out the implementation, its strengthened digital foundation will also provide quicker access to rising new technologies, including Generative AI and advanced predictive analytics.

Vipin Chandran, Managing Director, 鶹ԭ Malaysia said, “ is a huge enabler of automation and innovation for our customers, and being in the cloud is the first step to unlocking its full potential. I’m excited that BIG Caring Group has selected RISE with 鶹ԭ on AWS to drive their transformation goals. With the group’s massive scale of operations in the country, there is so much opportunity that we can uncover together and reimagine retail experiences in Malaysia.”

Through advanced AI-powered capabilities powered by 鶹ԭ and AWS, BIG Caring Group is looking to set new standards in customer experience through:

  • Optimized Inventory Management: Leveraging real-time analytics to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Enhanced Customer Engagement: Using AI-driven insights to tailor personalized experiences and proactive service offerings.
  • Operational Excellence: Integrating Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and machine learning to further refine supply chain operations and reduce downtime, ensuring every facet of the business is as efficient as possible.

By choosing RISE with 鶹ԭ on AWS, BIG Caring Group will not only streamline its immediate operations but will also establish a strong foundation for sustained innovation and growth. The pharmacy giant is now well-positioned to lead the industry into a future driven by data, powered by technology, and centered around exceptional customer experiences.

 

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]]> 鶹ԭ to Expand Retail Cloud ERP Solution to More Asia Pacific Countries /sea/2025/06/sap-to-expand-retail-cloud-erp-solution-to-more-asia-pacific-countries/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:33:50 +0000 /sea/?p=6326 As retailers gather for NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific, there is anticipation surrounding the newest advancements in retail technology. 鶹ԭ announced the expansion...

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]]> As retailers gather for NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific, there is anticipation surrounding the newest advancements in retail technology. 鶹ԭ announced the expansion of its 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud, public edition for retail, fashion and vertical business to additional countries. Building on its successful general availability launch earlier this year, including Australia, India, New Zealand and Singapore, the solution will be available in additional countries in the Asia Pacific region including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea and Thailand in the second half of 2025.

This expansion, announced at one of the retail industry’s premier events in the APAC region, marks a significant milestone in 鶹ԭ’s commitment to empowering retailers across Asia Pacific with cutting-edge cloud ERP technology. The 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud, public edition for retail, fashion and vertical business offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities designed to help businesses navigate the complex and rapidly evolving retail landscape.

“This expansion shows our strong commitment to supporting retailers with the resources they need to succeed in a rapidly changing market,” said Achim Schneider, Global Head Retail Solutions at 鶹ԭ. “Announcing this at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APAC is particularly meaningful, as it enables us to engage directly with industry leaders and showcase how our cloud ERP technology helps retailers drive agility, efficiency, and better customer experiences.”

The expansion enhances 鶹ԭ’s existing presence in the Asia Pacific retail market. Localised for additional APAC countries, 鶹ԭ is well-positioned to support a diverse array of retailers, encompassing rapidly growing e-commerce startups and established brick-and-mortar chains seeking to digitise their operations.

Attendees at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific can visit the 鶹ԭ booth #807 to experience live demonstrations of the solution and speak with 鶹ԭ experts about implementation strategies tailored to their specific markets.

As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation in the retail sector, 鶹ԭ continues to invest in helping retailers enhance customer experiences and streamline operations.

Retailers interested in learning more about 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud, public edition for retail, fashion, and vertical business and its availability in Asia Pacific can learn more at .

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]]> New whitepaper reveals how AI offers a transformative opportunity for manufacturing to drive Thailand 4.0 /sea/2025/05/new-whitepaper-reveals-how-ai-offers-a-transformative-opportunity-for-manufacturing-to-drive-thailand-4-0/ Tue, 27 May 2025 06:00:23 +0000 /sea/?p=6308 BANGKOK, 27 May 2025 – A new whitepaper published today has revealed how artificial intelligence (AI) will be central to the success of the Thailand...

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]]> BANGKOK, 27 May 2025 – A new whitepaper published today has revealed how artificial intelligence (AI) will be central to the success of the Thailand 4.0 strategy, which aims to transform the economy from reliance on traditional manufacturing to one driven by innovation and high-tech industries.

However, the whitepaper, created by the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) in collaboration with the Electronic Transactions Development (ETDA) under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) and 鶹ԭ, a market leader in enterprise software, notes there is still much to be done. Only two per cent of manufacturers in Thailand have fully transitioned to Industry 4.0 standards, despite the potential for AI adoption in Thailand to expand to 300 use cases across manufacturing, positioning the country as a leader in the region.

Dr. Chaichana Mitrpant, Executive Director, at ETDA noted, “The insights contained in this whitepaper will contribute to greater adoption of AI in the manufacturing sector, which we believe is pivotal to advancing Thailand’s national objectives under the Thailand 4.0 strategy. Collaboration across private and public sectors will be essential to achieve these goals, especially to improve areas including AI governance. Working alongside companies like 鶹ԭ, we are committed to helping businesses across Thailand benefit from the innovation that AI promises.”

Dr. Saliltorn Thongmeensuk, Senior Research Fellow, at TDRI noted, “AI technologies can drive this transformation by enhancing productivity, fostering innovation, and enabling the development of smart factories – as well as helping to boost Thailand’s carbon neutrality goals. Through widespread AI adoption, the manufacturing sector can position itself as a cornerstone for sustainable industrial development, aligning with Thailand’s vision for a resilient and competitive global economy.”

Manufacturing in Thailand ready to realise enormous AI benefits

Adoption of AI is set to expand rapidly for manufacturing companies in Thailand. Despite just 18% of Thailand’s wider business ecosystem having adopting AI today, the manufacturing sector is expected to see a rise in AI adoption of up to 15% by 2030.

Manufacturing businesses could realise significant benefits from AI. AI is expected to enhance demand forecasting to improve service levels by 65%, improve productivity by 20% through AI-enhanced industrial automation, reduce machine downtime for 53% through predictive maintenance, and reduce unsafe workplace behaviours by 90%.

Data remains a key AI hurdle for Thai manufacturers

While almost three quarters (73%) of Thai organisations plan to adopt AI, several challenges persist. In particular, data represents a key hurdle for AI success in Thai manufacturing.

Almost two-thirds (65%) of manufacturing organisations cite data quality concerns as a significant barrier, with a similar figure (65%) of Thai manufacturers noting inadequate infrastructure is affecting their AI adoption.

“The only way to get the best Business AI is with the best data,” said Kulwipa Piyawattanametha, Managing Director of 鶹ԭ Thailand. “Today, more than 34,000 customers use 鶹ԭ Business AI, including thousands across Asia. They benefit from embedding advanced AI capabilities to optimize business operations through real-time data analysis, automated decision-making, improved forecasting, and enhanced productivity. With relevant, reliable, and responsible Business AI, connected with a full understanding of the business and the most comprehensive data, Thai manufacturers can trust their data privacy, security, and compliance while realizing the enormous benefits of the Thailand 4.0 strategy – for their businesses, and for the country.”

A policy framework to encourage growth

The whitepaper also outlines key policy recommendations to encourage organisational and economic success for Thai manufacturers using Business AI.

In particular, the whitepaper recommends the establishment of AI governance strategies to minimise potential risks, regulatory adjustments to remove ambiguity around whether AI adoption conflicts with existing regulations and driving greater public-private sector collaboration through industry-specific subcommittees.

Commenting on the recommendations, Dr. Saliltorn Thongmeensuk, Senior Research Fellow, at TDRI, noted, “Thailand’s journey to foster a more robust AI ecosystem will require focus to establish AI governance strategies, review government incentives, enhance partnerships between government agencies and private enterprises, and encourage international collaboration. Businesses need consultation to identify which AI solutions are most suitable for them to ensure a strong return on investment (ROI). By prioritizing these initiatives, Thailand can create a more supportive environment for businesses to embrace AI, ultimately driving growth and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector.”

“Through greater collaboration and investment, the public sector and enterprises like 鶹ԭ can achieve our joint mission of ensuring AI moves the Thailand toward Industry 4.0,” concluded Piyawattanametha. “Using AI-powered innovation, we foresee great growth and prosperity not only for the manufacturing sector, but for the economy as a whole.”

You can read the full whitepaper here:

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]]> ARISE IIP chooses 鶹ԭ cloud sustainability to boost Africa’s role in decarbonising the textile industry /sea/2025/05/arise-iip-chooses-sap-cloud-sustainability-to-boost-africas-role-in-decarbonising-the-textile-industry/ Tue, 13 May 2025 05:30:44 +0000 /sea/?p=6302 鶹ԭ SE (NYSE: 鶹ԭ) today announced ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP) has chosen digital innovations including 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud, 鶹ԭ Sustainability Control Tower, and...

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]]> 鶹ԭ SE (NYSE: 鶹ԭ) today announced ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP) has chosen digital innovations including 鶹ԭ S/4HANA Cloud, 鶹ԭ Sustainability Control Tower, and 鶹ԭ Environmental Health and Safety to help decarbonise the textile industry by using cloud sustainability to transform the value chain in Africa.

Based in Dubai, ARISE IIP designs, finances, builds and operates industrial and manufacturing ecosystems in Africa. Working in partnership with governments and investors, ARISE IIP currently works in 11 countries including Benin, Togo, and Gabon.

“The textile industry is responsible for of global emissions,” said Vinodanand Jha, Group CIO, ARISE IIP. “From producing the raw fibres for textiles to processing, dyeing, production, and distribution, there is a great opportunity to improve sustainability across the entire textile value chain in Africa. That’s why we’re working with 鶹ԭ integrate sustainability data across our operations.”

Sustainable innovation

ARISE IIP has identified 108 key performance indicators measuring carbon neutrality, circular economy, diversity and inclusion, and responsible supply chain management. The 鶹ԭ solutions offer a single platform to track and report on traceability, sustainability, circularity, efficiency, and social compliance.

“At ARISE IIP, sustainability and digitalisation are not parallel tracks—they’re interconnected drivers of how we operate and grow,” said Bhavin Vyas, Chief ESG Officer at Arise IIP.

“Through the integration of 鶹ԭ’s Sustainability Control Tower into our textile platform, we’ve developed a system that brings ESG data to life. It is real-time, reliable, and aligned with global frameworks such as the GRI and EU Taxonomy. This strengthens our ability to manage, measure, and continuously improve. Transparency, accountability, and innovation are the principles that turn sustainability into a true business advantage.”

Sustainability in action in Africa: Benin Textile

Benin is one of Africa’s largest cotton producers of cotton. Supported by ARISE IIP, Benin Textile produces high-quality home textiles like bed linen and towels using locally sourced cotton. These products are distributed to a range of leading European retailers.

Benefiting from ARISE IIP’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, Benin Textile is aiming to lower its emission per garment by 60% – from 4.9 KG CO2e to 1.9 KG CO2e*. It is also committed to achieving full cotton traceability to the farm level, as well as implementing zero liquid discharge technology, boosting water recycling to 90%, and recovering chemicals used in its process.

“The 鶹ԭ platform is helping manage resources more efficiently and ensure greater transparency with our partners,” said Vireshwar Joshi, Benin Textile CEO. “It represents a major step forward in building a responsible and future-ready textile value chain.”

Using 鶹ԭ sustainability and ERP solutions, Benin Textile is integrating sustainability into its core business processes. It can process high-quality data and streamline reporting, aligned to key compliance standards including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the EU Taxonomy, and the European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS).

The platform also helps track progress against ESG targets, improves compliance while reducing costs related to risk management and data management, and automates occupational health and safety reporting.

“Benin Textile is an incredible example of how new innovation can improve sustainable outcomes that benefits not just Africa, but the world,” continued Jha. “Only by transparently and reliably understanding the data can we make decisions that improve both financial, social, and environmental outcomes. Using 鶹ԭ solutions, ARISE IIP is making Africa thrive through sustainable, green industrial ecosystems.”

Commenting on the announcement, 鶹ԭ’s Head of Sustainability for Asia Pacific, Susanna Hasenoehrl, said, “Sustainability isn’t just a big challenge for organisations, it’s an incredible opportunity for growth. With the aim of sustainably transforming the textile value chain, ARISE IIP is also investing in Africa and ultimately creating jobs and revenue, and aiming to reduce its carbon footprint. That’s a win-win for its business, for its customers, and for the world.”

 

* LCA of Cotton Products, CO2 Logic, September 2022

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]]> 鶹ԭ Appoints Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem in Asia Pacific /sea/2025/05/sap-appoints-peter-moore-as-head-of-partner-ecosystem-in-asia-pacific/ Tue, 06 May 2025 04:41:12 +0000 /sea/?p=6296 Singapore – 6 May, 2025 – 鶹ԭ SE (NYSE: 鶹ԭ) today announced the appointment of Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem for 鶹ԭ Asia...

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]]> Singapore – 6 May, 2025 – 鶹ԭ SE (NYSE: 鶹ԭ) today announced the appointment of Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem for 鶹ԭ Asia Pacific (APAC), effective immediately. Moore takes over from Utkarsh Maheshwari, who held the position since 2021 before transitioning to the role of Senior Vice President and Head of Global Partner Sales and Services, 鶹ԭ, earlier this year.

In his new role, Moore will be responsible for leading and expanding 鶹ԭ’s vibrant partner ecosystem across the APAC region. His remit includes driving partner recruitment, enablement, and co-innovation to deliver exceptional value to customers. He will focus on strengthening strategic alliances, fostering collaboration, and empowering partners to deliver transformative digital solutions leveraging 鶹ԭ’s industry-leading technologies.

“The partner ecosystem is crucial to 鶹ԭ’s success in Asia Pacific, especially as we experience rapid cloud adoption and increasing demand for specialized industry solutions,” said Simon Davies, Regional President, 鶹ԭ APAC. “Peter brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in building and managing successful partner programs. We are confident that his leadership will further elevate the value we deliver to customers through our partners and drive continued growth across the region.”

Moore brings over twenty years of experience in the technology industry, with a deep understanding of the Asian market. Since joining 鶹ԭ twelve years ago, he has served in multiple leadership roles and is an active executive sponsor for many strategic 鶹ԭ customers and ecosystem partners. By prioritizing customer success, he has helped drive innovation and thought leadership in many industries across Asia Pacific, Japan and Europe.

“I am thrilled to take on this new role to lead the partner ecosystem in Asia Pacific,” said Moore. “The opportunity to work with such a dynamic and innovative partner network is incredibly exciting. I look forward to collaborating closely with our partners to help businesses across the region achieve their digital transformation goals and realize the full potential of 鶹ԭ’s solutions.”

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