Episode #244
Introduction
In episode 244 of our SAP on Azure video podcast we talk about Sapphire and Ignite.
A few weeks back we had SAP Sapphires and in parallel Microsoft Build. There were a tons a new announcements and we thought that today we would spend some time to recap the event. We will not do complete recap, but only concentrate on some of the SAP and Microsoft specific topics.
Find all the links mentioned here: https://www.saponazurepodcast.de/episode244
Reach out to us for any feedback / questions:
- Robert Boban: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rboban/
- Goran Condric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gorancondric/
- Holger Bruchelt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holger-bruchelt/
#Microsoft #SAP #Azure #SAPonAzure #SAPPHIRE #Build
Summary created by AI
- Goran introduced the SAP on Azure Podcast 244, mentioning the focus on Microsoft and SAP-related topics, and highlighted the recent SAP Sapphire and Microsoft Build conferences.
- SAP Sapphire Conference Overview:
- Holger and Goran discussed the SAP Sapphire conference, emphasizing the availability of virtual sessions and keynotes, and the significant interest in Joule and Copilot integration.
- Joule and Copilot Integration:
- Holger shared insights on the Joule and Copilot integration session at SAP Sapphire, noting the high interest and attendance despite the session not being recorded.
- Microsoft and SAP Joint Innovations:
- Holger and Goran reviewed the joint innovations announced at SAP Sapphire, including the SAP Business Suite Acceleration Program with Microsoft Cloud, high SLAs for RISE with SAP, and the availability of SAP solutions on Azure Marketplace.
- High SLAs for RISE with SAP:
- Goran highlighted the exclusivity of the 99.95% SLAs for RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure, addressing customer concerns about low SLAs and emphasizing Microsoft’s unique offering.
- Business Technology Platform on Azure Marketplace:
- Holger mentioned the availability of SAP Business Technology Platform and Business Suite on Azure Marketplace, allowing customers to leverage Azure credits for SAP solutions.
- Business Data Cloud and Azure Databricks:
- Holger discussed the availability of SAP Business Data Cloud and SAP Databricks on Azure, highlighting the use of first-party Azure Databricks service for seamless integration.
- Security Announcements:
- Holger and Goran reviewed the security announcements, including the integration of Microsoft Sentinel and Defender with SAP systems, and the European digital commitments from Microsoft.
- Microsoft Build Conference Overview:
- Holger provided an overview of the Microsoft Build conference, emphasizing its focus on developers and technical content, and the availability of virtual sessions and keynotes.
- Joule and Copilot at Microsoft Build:
- Holger highlighted the Joule and Copilot integration featured at Microsoft Build, including the use of Custom Engine Agent and the collaboration on the A2A protocol.
- Researcher in M365 Copilot:
- Holger and Goran discussed the new researcher feature in M365 Copilot, which leverages Microsoft Graph to provide deep reasoning and access to various data sources for meeting preparation and other tasks.
- Exciting AI Developments:
- Goran shared his experience with the researcher feature in M365 Copilot, emphasizing its ability to synthesize new material and provide valuable insights for various tasks.
- Conclusion and Next Steps:
- Holger and Goran concluded the session, summarizing the key announcements from SAP Sapphire and Microsoft Build, and mentioned the upcoming deep dive topics.
Links
- SAP Sapphire in 2025
- SAP YouTube Channel
- SAP Sapphire Innovation Guide 2025
- Announcing new innovations for SAP on Microsoft Cloud
- SAP on Azure Product Announcements Summary – SAP Sapphire 2025
- @Build
- Microsoft YouTube Channel
- Microsoft Discovery Demo: Microsoft Build 2025
- Microsoft Build 2025 - BOOK OF NEWS