How SAP, Microsoft and IBM Unlock Enterprise Data for Analytics, AI and Business Transformation.
In today's AI-driven landscape, data is the foundation of competitive advantage. Yet for many SAP-centric organizations, the full value of that data remains locked - split between tightly governed ERP environments and rapidly growing volumes of non-SAP data scattered across the enterprise.
This session, co-hosted by IBM and Microsoft, explores how to design a future-ready data strategy that bridges both worlds - without sacrificing control, consistency, or architectural integrity. At the core of this approach is a clear strategic principle: SAP as the system of record, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and governance across the enterprise - and Microsoft Fabric as the system of innovation, enabling analytics, AI, and data-driven use cases at scale. Unlocking the value of data across the enterprise requires more than technology. It requires a deliberate approach that respects data gravity, aligns with business priorities, and maintains architectural discipline - so that innovation does not come at the cost of operational stability
This event focuses on how to design your future-ready data strategy:
SAP as the system of record - ensuring integrity, consistency, and control
Microsoft data platform as the system of innovation - enabling analytics, AI, and data-driven use cases at scale
The objective is to unlock the value of data across the enterprise while respecting data gravity and maintaining architectural discipline.
introduction to the evolving data and AI landscape.
This session will set the strategic context for the day, highlighting why SAP-centric organizations need to rethink their data foundations to unlock greater business value, accelerate innovation, and prepare for AI-driven transformation.
Lars Toftgaard
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Senior Partner, VP
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IBM Consulting
13:10 - 13:50
Data Gravity & Enterprise Data Strategy
As organizations increasingly rely on data for analytics and AI, one key question remains: where should data reside, and how should it be managed? In this session, we explore the concept of data gravity and discuss how to balance governance, performance, cost, and innovation across SAP and non-SAP environments. Learn how to position SAP as the trusted system of record while enabling broader data consumption and innovation across the enterprise.
Urban Ekeroth
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Client Partner
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IBM Consulting
13:50 - 14:05
Networking Break
Take the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange experiences, and continue the discussion over refreshments.
14:05 - 14:45
Microsoft Fabric: Enabling Analytics and AI at Scale
Discover how Microsoft Fabric enables organizations to unify data, analytics, and AI on a single platform. This session will provide an overview of key capabilities and demonstrate how organizations can leverage Fabric to unlock value from SAP and non-SAP data alike. Through practical use cases, attendees will gain insights into how modern data platforms support advanced analytics, AI initiatives, and faster business decision-making.
14:45 - 15:00
Open Discussion & Q&A
An interactive session where you can engage directly with IBM and Microsoft experts. Bring your questions, share challenges from your own organization, and discuss opportunities for building a future-ready data strategy.
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