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In today’s episode, I discuss ADVANCE, a strategic expansion of the partnership between SAP and Accenture, aimed at delivering AI-powered solutions for high-growth companies.
Highlights
00:03 — Accenture and SAP have announced ADVANCE, a strategic expansion of their existing partnership. This new collaboration is designed to assist high-growth companies with annual revenues of up to $5 billion in transforming their operations more quickly, intelligently, and efficiently.
00:20 — The offerings combine the AI and data-driven capabilities of SAP Business Suite with Accenture’s extensive industry knowledge and implementation expertise, enabling businesses to modernize in as little as six to 12 months. SAP describes these offerings as ready-to-consume, right-size packages that are tailored to specific industries and industry functions.
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01:15 — In terms of business outcomes, the ADVANCE offering covers areas such as simplifying financial complexities and improving supply chain planning. And I love this initiative. I appreciate the targeted nature of the customer segment, but most of all, I admire its simplicity. It’s direct and it cuts through the noise to deliver specific outcomes for industry-specific challenges.
01:39 — This approach will not only help organizations leverage the latest AI technologies, but will do so in a way that is quick and impactful. Additionally, it comes with dedicated support from two of the world’s leading technology partners.
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