Category: SAP-Leonardo
Level: Intermediate
The rise of digital transformation has made intelligent applications a critical component for modern enterprises. SAP Leonardo, SAP’s innovation system, provides a powerful framework to build and deploy intelligent applications that integrate machine learning, IoT, blockchain, and analytics. This article explores how SAP Leonardo enables developers and business users to create intelligent applications that drive smarter business decisions and automate complex processes.
Intelligent applications leverage advanced technologies such as machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics to offer capabilities beyond traditional software. They can learn from data, adapt to changing environments, and automate decision-making processes—improving business outcomes significantly.
Examples include:
SAP Leonardo combines multiple advanced technologies within the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), enabling seamless development of intelligent applications that integrate deeply with existing SAP systems like SAP S/4HANA.
Machine Learning Services
SAP Leonardo offers pre-built ML models and APIs, plus tools to train and deploy custom models, allowing applications to incorporate intelligent predictions and automation.
Internet of Things (IoT)
IoT services connect physical devices and sensors to applications, enabling real-time monitoring and control, crucial for smart manufacturing and supply chain scenarios.
Blockchain
SAP Leonardo’s blockchain services facilitate secure and transparent transactions, enabling trust and traceability across business networks.
Data Intelligence & Analytics
SAP Data Intelligence orchestrates data pipelines, while embedded analytics provide insights directly within applications, enhancing decision-making.
Identify a business problem that can benefit from intelligence, such as automating invoice processing or predicting machine downtime.
Use SAP Data Intelligence to integrate data from various sources, ensuring quality and accessibility for ML model training or real-time analytics.
Select appropriate technologies, for example:
Leverage SAP AI Core and AI Launchpad to create, train, and manage ML models tailored to your business needs.
Embed your intelligent application into SAP S/4HANA or other SAP applications using APIs and SAP Business Technology Platform connectors.
Deploy the application in a scalable cloud environment and monitor its performance, continuously improving models and workflows.
In a manufacturing setup, SAP Leonardo can help build an intelligent asset management application that:
This application reduces downtime, cuts maintenance costs, and increases operational efficiency.
SAP Leonardo empowers organizations to transform traditional applications into intelligent, data-driven solutions that automate processes and unlock new business value. By leveraging its comprehensive suite of technologies, developers and business users can rapidly create intelligent applications that enhance decision-making, improve customer experiences, and optimize operations.
For enterprises looking to innovate, SAP Leonardo is the foundation for building the next generation of intelligent applications.
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