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AWS re:Invent 2023 - Optimize SAP-based supply chains and improve sustainability with AI/ML (ENT226)

Summary

Joe Currid, a principal solution architect for SAP at AWS, introduces the session focused on migrating and modernizing SAP systems using AWS services, particularly AI/ML.
Johan Spora, VP of IT Cloud Services at Ericsson, shares their migration and modernization journey, including the challenges, strategies, and outcomes.
Richard Wieselfors, VP of Automation and AI at Ericsson, discusses how Ericsson embraced intelligent automation and AI to enhance supply planning and transportation management processes.
AWS services that can be used to innovate and modernize SAP environments are highlighted, including AWS SageMaker, Data Lakes, and the AWS SDK for SAP ABAP.
The session emphasizes the importance of a clean core approach, unlocking insights with data analytics, and fostering a culture of innovation.
Ericsson's success story is used as an example of how to effectively migrate SAP workloads to the cloud and leverage AI/ML for business transformation.
The session concludes with a Q&A moderated by Marcus, and attendees are encouraged to participate in related workshops and visit the AWS Village.

Migrating SAP workloads to AWS can lead to significant cost savings, improved performance, reliability, and agility.
A successful migration and modernization strategy involves setting ambitious goals, embracing a product-centric agile mindset, and focusing on automation to minimize business disruption.
Ericsson's experience shows that it is possible to exceed initial migration targets and achieve cost reductions beyond expectations.
The use of AI/ML on top of SAP systems running on AWS can lead to transformative effects on business processes, such as supply planning and transportation management.
AWS provides a vast array of services (over 200) that can be integrated with SAP systems to drive innovation, including the AWS SDK for SAP ABAP, which allows direct access to AWS services from SAP ABAP code.
Generative AI, such as Amazon Bedrock, is highlighted as a promising area for innovation within SAP business processes.
The session underscores the importance of choosing the right partners with expertise in both AWS Cloud and SAP to ensure a smooth migration and modernization process.
AWS's commitment to SAP workloads is evident, with a history of over 15 years of support and a robust partner network to assist customers in their transformation journey.