In this episode, I dive into the world of AI leadership with Andreas Welsh, a renowned AI expert and author of 'The AI Leadership Handbook'. We explore Andreas's impressive career at SAP, his new venture as an AI advisor and expert, his impactful journey on LinkedIn, and his insights into successful AI implementation. Topics we cover: Discover Andreas’s background and his remarkable 23-year career at SAP. He shares pivotal moments and lessons learned from working at one of the world’s largest tech companies.Learn what motivated Andreas to start sharing his expertise on LinkedIn in 2021, and the significant impact it has had on his professional life.Uncover the inspiration behind Andreas's book, The AI Leadership Handbook, and his mission to guide organisations in harnessing AI effectively.Andreas discusses the critical elements that must be in place for AI projects to thrive and avoid the common pitfalls that lead to failure.Understand the need for the emerging Chief AI Officer role, how it differs from a Chief Data & Analytics Officer, and the importance of giving it a strong mandate within organisations.Explore the concept of multiplier communities and their role in amplifying AI capabilities across organisations.Andreas shares his vision for AI over the next 5-10 years, including opportunities, potential risks, and disruptions.Andreas leaves listeners with a powerful lesson from 'The AI Leadership Handbook' that every leader should consider when integrating AI into their strategy.This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in AI leadership and innovation. Whether you're an executive, a tech enthusiast, or someone curious about the future of AI, Andreas Welsh offers guidance and inspiration to navigate this transformative field. Connect with Andreas Welsh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasmwelsch/ Leaders of Analytics Newsletter: https://www.leadersofanalytics.com/newsletter Subscribe to Leaders of Analytics via your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts  Spotify

Get ready for an interactive session that takes you through a refresher on AI concepts, SAP's unique approach to Business AI, and the reasons and methods they are employing to redefine the business landscape. Discover what SAP is striving to accomplish and why it matters to you as a professional in the tech arena.

This special episode of DataFramed was made in collaboration with Analytics on Fire! Nowadays, the hype around generative AI is only the tip of the iceberg. There are so many ideas being touted as the next big thing that it’s difficult to keep up. More importantly, it’s challenging to discern which ideas will become the next ChatGPT and which will end up like the next NFT. How do we cut through the noise? Mico Yuk is the Community Manager at Acryl Data and Co-Founder at Data Storytelling Academy. Mico is also an SAP Mentor Alumni, and the Founder of the popular weblog, Everything Xcelsius and the 'Xcelsius Gurus’ Network. She was named one of the Top 50 Analytics Bloggers to follow, as-well-as a high-regarded BI influencer and sought after global keynote speaker in the Analytics ecosystem.  In the episode, Richie and Mico explore AI and productivity at work, the future of work and AI, GenAI and data roles, AI for training and learning, training at scale, decision intelligence, soft skills for data professionals, genAI hype and much more.  Links Mentioned in the Show: Analytics on Fire PodcastData Visualization for Dummies by Mico Yuk and Stephanie DiamondConnect with Miko[Skill Track] AI FundamentalsRelated Episode: What to Expect from AI in 2024 with Craig S. Smith, Host of the Eye on A.I PodcastRewatch sessions from RADAR: AI Edition New to DataCamp? Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile appEmpower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

This IBM Redpaper publication delivers SAP HANA architectural concepts for successful implementation on IBM Power Systems servers. This update is designed to introduce the Power10 product line and how it enhances support for SAP HANA. Also discussed is the addition of support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux as a supported operating system for SAP workloads. This publication addresses topics for sellers, IT architects, IT specialists, and anyone who wants to understand how to take advantage of running SAP HANA workloads on Power Systems servers. Moreover, this document provides information to transfer how-to skills to the technical teams, and it provides solution guidance to the sales team. This publication complements documentation that is available at IBM Knowledge Center, and it aligns with educational materials that are provided by IBM Systems.

Enhance your data transfer and storage skills with this comprehensive step-by-step guide to managing data migration for new on-premises SAP S/4HANA implementations. This book is tailored towards small to large projects, with a focus on the managerial aspects of the data migration process rather than the technical details. You’ll follow a project-led approach, enriched with a practical case study, and a comprehensive methodology for data migration planning and documentation. Athen traverse through a detailed plan on managing and documenting data migration throughout the project lifecycle. This book utilizes the general SAP Activate methodology for on-premises solutions as its foundational framework, enhancing it with specific strategies for data migration. Structured in alignment with the project phases of the SAP Activate methodology, Data Migration Management for SAP S/4HANA methodically covers planning, organizing, and controlling the data migration process. It serves as an essential guide for professionals tasked with implementing SAP S/4HANA in their business, ensuring a thorough understanding of each data migration phase on the project. What You'll Learn Significantly decrease the time needed for both the preparation and execution of data migration activities. Foster clear transparency in data migration processes for all stakeholders, including the customer and the project team. Facilitate a seamless and timely data migration process. Establish a benchmark for data migration management in future projects. Address and remedy any deficiencies in the SAP Activate methodology pertaining to data migration. Who This Book Is For SAP projects and data migration workstreams leads, already well-versed in SAP Activate methodology and possessing moderate experience in project and workstream management, who are seeking to enhance their skills in professionally managing data migration in implementation projects.

In this talk, we will unveil the best practices for an AI platform, a refined product of our extensive experience in the dynamic AI ecosystem. We will explore the unique challenges posed by large-scale multi-tenancy and substantial compute requirements, discussing how we have successfully navigated these issues in the past and our strategies for overcoming them in the future. Join us to gain insights into the cutting-edge architectural solutions driving SAP's AI advancements.

The Generative AI Hub serves as the Generative AI layer on top of the AI Core. As the field rapidly evolves, our goal is not only to keep pace, but also to filter and select the technologies that are most relevant to our users and businesses. But we are not just about making technology accessible. It is about lowering the barriers to using it, providing business AI functionalities and capabilities that simplify and shorten the path to an enterprise-ready application for the SAP ecosystem. In this presentation, I will give a brief overview of our offerings and demonstrate the potential of what can be built with them.

Take a high-level tour of SAP oDATA integrations with frontend technologies like Angular using the SAP Mobile Services Platform. This book will give you a different perspective on executing SAP transactions on iOS using Angular instead of SAP-provided Fiori-based applications. You’ll start by learning about SAP supply chain processes such as Goods Receipt, Transfer Posting, Goods Issue, and Inventory Search. You’ll then move on to understanding the thought process involved in integrating SAP's backend (SAP ECC) with Angular iOS app using SAP Mobile Services running on SAP BTP. All this will serve as a guide tailored to SAP functional and technical consultants actively engaged in client-facing roles. You’ll follow a roadmap for modernizing and streamlining supply chain operations by leveraging Angular iOS apps. Digital Transformation of SAP Supply Chain Processes provides the essential tools for businesses looking to stay competitive in today's technology-driven landscape. What You Will Learn Study the fundamental procedures to set up the Authorization Endpoint, Token Endpoint, and base URL within SAP Mobile Services. Manage attachments in mobile applications and store them in an external content repository. Gain proficiency in testing OData services using the POSTMAN API client with OAuth protocol. Acquire knowledge about the JSON messages, CORS protocol, and X-CSRF token exchange. Link Zebra Printers through the Zebra Native Printing app on iOS App to print SAP forms on mobile printers. Who This Book Is For SAP Consultants with an interest in the Digital Transformation of SAP Supply Chain Processes to iOS-based SAP transactions.

With seemingly every organization wanting to enhance their AI capabilities, questions arise about who should be in charge of these initiatives. At the moment, it’s likely a CTO, CIO, or CDO, or a mixture of the three. The gold standard is to have someone in the C-suite whose sole focus is their AI projects: the Chief AI Officer. This role is so new that it's not yet widely understood. In this episode, we explore what the CAIO job entails. Philipp Herzig is the Chief AI Officer at SAP. He’s held a variety of roles within SAP, most recently SVP Head of Cross Product Engineering & Experience, however his experience covers intelligent enterprise & cross-architecture, head of engineering for cloud-native apps, a software development manager, and product owner.  In the full episode, Richie and Philipp explore what his day-to-day responsibilities are as a CAIO, the holistic approach to cross-team collaboration, non-technical interdepartmental work, AI strategy and implementation, challenges and success metrics, how to approach high-value AI use cases, insights into current AI developments and the importance of continuous learning, the exciting future of AI and much more. 

Links Mentioned in the Show: SAP’s AI CoPilot JouleSAP[Course] Implementing AI Solutions in BusinessRelated Episode: How Walmart Leverages Data & AI with Swati Kirti, Sr Director of Data Science at WalmartRewatch sessions from RADAR: The Analytics Edition

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Discover the transformative synergy between SAP Datasphere and Google BigQuery, driving data insights. We'll explore Datasphere's transformation, integration, and data governance capabilities alongside Big Query’s scalability and real-time analytics process. Also learn how SAP GenAI Hub and Google Cloud accelerate AI initiatives and innovation. You will also hear real-world success stories on how businesses leverage this integration for tangible outcomes.

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Plan, migrate, and deploy your mission-critical SAP workloads on Google Cloud’s highly available, secure, and scalable certified infrastructure. In this technical session, learn how our customers use SAP-specific tools and infrastructure to improve availability, performance, and security based on proven best practices. Post-deployment, learn how customers use Google Cloud’s SAP-optimized workload management tools to ensure smooth, efficient operations of and continuously high availability for their SAP applications.

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Document understanding drives business process automation across industries and is a key use case for leveraging generative AI in enterprise. Vertex AI provides a complete portfolio of products and building blocks for fast, cost-effective document processing. Join this session to learn how Vertex AI’s platform offerings work alongside Vertex AI Search and Document AI to support end-to-end document processing scenarios. Learn from SAP and Zebra Technologies on how they are leveraging Vertex AI to solve key business challenges.

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Learn how Google Cloud’s backup and storage services secure and protect your data from a variety of threats, such as ransomware, outages, and user errors. Our backup services protect VMs, databases (such as SAP HANA), and Google Kubernetes Engine environments. Expand threat detection capabilities by alerting on suspicious activities around backup through Security Command Center. We’ll also dive into Cloud Storage and our industry-leading turbo replication for dual-region deployments, soft delete, versioning, and more to protect your data.

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Google Cloud FinOps, a collaborative approach to managing costs and maximizing efficiency, has emerged as a critical strategy for cloud transformation. We’ll discuss the top five generative AI use cases poised to drive the adoption of cloud FinOps, including cost anomaly detection, financial forecasting, and cost optimization. Industry leaders from Equifax, SAP, and CME Group will join the spotlight to share their strategies and experiences to help you create better cloud FinOps practices with AI.

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An embodiment of the enduring partnership between Google and SAP is RISE with SAP on Google Cloud. It enables companies to grow, scale, innovate, and sustain by unleashing the power of data and generative AI.

Attend this session to get an understanding of the DNA of RISE, how customers can use it as a springboard for business process excellence, superior decision-making through advanced data and analytics capabilities, and innovation through generative AI. Google Cloud customers will share their RISE success stories.

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Come learn about the latest innovations and portfolio additions from Google Compute Engine. Hear about new VMs that are purpose-built to deliver leadership performance for all your workloads, including AI/ML, databases such as SAP, enterprise applications, and network/security appliances. Understand how to pick the right VM. We’ll cover product capabilities, best practices, and exciting new product announcements targeted at making it easy for you to operate your Compute Engine environment.

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SAP, Grow, and RISE users, transform your business: Leverage Google Cloud's BigQuery, Cortex Framework, Vertex AI and generative AI to unlock data's potential. See how Pluto7 integrates for a smarter supply chain for better customer experience with better demand-sensing, forecasting, planning inventory, reducing defects and more. Turn your SAP and non-SAP data into action, simplify processes and drive efficiency with gen AI and Gemini. Join us to elevate your business with real-time insights and strategic decision-making.

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Abstract: Given the potential for AI systems to cause harm when not properly designed and regulated, understanding AI ethics is crucial. It aids in identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them, thereby minimizing negative consequences such as biases, discrimination, and privacy violations associated with AI deployment.

So, what exactly is AI ethics at SAP? And how is this emerging field being operationalized? What should AI professionals understand about the ongoing discourse to empower individuals and organizations to anticipate and proactively address future challenges? This ensures that AI development and deployment aligns with societal values and norms.

Join Avery Smith as he chats with data visualization expert Hana M.K. about the importance of presentation skills for data professionals in this engaging episode of the Data Career Podcast.

Discover how Hana helps data professionals improve their presentation abilities and land their dream jobs as she shares valuable insights and resources.

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