The intelligent enterprise: a unified approach to data, AI, and business transformation

Global businesses across the board are swimming in data. Unfortunately, not all of it can be trusted.

A recent global survey found that only 34% of business and tech leaders feel confident in their data which is a big problem. Why? Because when teams can’t rely on the information in front of them, it’s hard to make smart decisions, move quickly, or innovate.

The solution isn’t just more technology. It’s a smarter, more connected approach to how data, applications, and AI work together. This is where the intelligent enterprise comes in.

The data trust deficit

Organisations face a daily struggle if they can’t fully trust their data. According to research, 55% of leaders say poor data quality is their biggest challenge, and 45% point to a disconnect between IT and business teams.

When data is scattered across systems or hard to interpret, it slows everything down. Innovation stalls, decisions get delayed, and teams lose confidence in the insights they’re given. To move forward, businesses need to treat data like a product; something that’s owned, maintained, and made useful for everyone.

The business data cloud approach

SAP’s business data cloud is designed to solve the trust problem at its core. Instead of forcing all your data into one place, it connects your existing systems using a smart approach called data federation. This means you can access consistent, high-quality data across platforms without duplicating or moving it.

The benefit? It’s faster, more cost-effective, and helps everyone work from the same source of truth.

The platform also supports integration with third-party systems, making it ideal for businesses that rely on ecosystem integration.

It works hand-in-hand with tools like SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP Analytics Cloud, and SAP Databricks to automate data processing and unlock predictive insights.

By treating data as a product and aligning IT with business needs, the business data cloud helps organisations build a foundation for confident, cross-functional decision-making.

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Mineral Resources

Mineral Resources partnered with EPI-USE to streamline HR, payroll, and rostering, unlocking better decision-making and timely employee payments.

The evolution of the SAP Business Suite

The SAP Business Suite brings everything together—applications, data, and AI—in one connected ecosystem. It’s designed to help organisations move away from siloed systems and towards a more agile, intelligent way of working.

With a unified data layer and AI-powered tools, the suite supports everything from finance and HR to supply chain and operations.

For example:

Together, these tools help every part of the business work smarter and faster, without the need for complex customisation.

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IDP Education

IDP Education partnered with EPI-USE to unify recruitment and onboarding across 30+ countries using SAP SuccessFactors.

Key components of SAP Business Data Cloud

Here’s a quick look at the key tools that make up the SAP Business Data Cloud and how they work together:

Component

Description

Primary function

SAP Datasphere

The core of the business data fabric.

Harmonises data from SAP and non-SAP sources to create a unified view.

SAP Analytics Cloud

A unified solution for planning, budgeting, and analytics.

Enables predictive analysis and real-time simulations to drive agile decisions.

SAP Databricks

A fully managed data engineering and AI/ML capability.

Enables the creation of AI models trained on a company’s own business data.

Intelligent applications

Pre-built, AI-powered applications across business functions.

Delivers tailored, actionable insights and automates routine tasks.

Joule Copilot

SAP’s generative AI assistant.

Automates complex tasks, provides conversational access to data, and simplifies workflows.

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Woolworths New Zealand

Woolworths New Zealand partnered with EPI-USE to modernise workforce management across 19,000 employees using SAP SuccessFactors and integrated rostering tools.

Real-world impact across the C-suite

It’s important to note that the SAP Business Data Cloud isn’t just for IT teams; it’s built to support leaders across the business.

  • CFOs can use real-time insights to drive growth and profitability.
  • CIOs can modernise systems and lead innovation.
  • CHROs can automate admin tasks and focus on building a stronger workforce.

With tools like SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP SuccessFactors, and SAP Business Technology Platform, each leader gets what they need to make faster, smarter decisions.

And with support from EPI-USE’s services in business process optimisation, HR and payroll, and SAP BTP, organisations have the guidance they need to succeed.

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Jardine Motors Group

Discover how Jardine Motors Group transformed outdated, manual HR and payroll processes into a streamlined, digital ecosystem with SAP SuccessFactors and EPI-USE.

Building the intelligent enterprise

Becoming an intelligent enterprise about connecting the tools your business already has in the right way. With SAP’s business data cloud and business suite, organisations can build a trusted, agile foundation for growth. It’s a smarter way to work, and it’s already helping leaders across industries make better decisions, faster.

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GPT Group

GPT Group partnered with EPI-USE to overhaul its HR systems using SAP SuccessFactors, consolidating legacy platforms and reducing onboarding time from seven days to just 20 minutes.

Explore our blog series to see how these ideas come to life in real businesses, and discover what’s possible when your data, applications, and AI work together.