Walldorf, Germany and Tokyo, May 17, 2024 — SAP SE recently announced that NEC selected SAP S/4HANA cloud through the RISE with SAP solution running on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The migration will leverage NEC's generative AI technology and SAP's natural language generation AI Joule copilot in collaboration with implementation partner ABeam Consulting.
NEC, a Japan-based multinational leader in IT and network technology integration, was looking to optimize costs, streamline data systems, and increase integration across its business lines. As part of its digital transformation drive, NEC migrated from on-premises SAP S/4HANA software to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, focusing on and scaling standard products while taking a clean-core approach to reduce future upgrade and operational costs. We will hire you.
NEC currently operates a large system containing 1,200 add-ons and over 200 external interfaces. To move to the cloud, NEC uses generative AI to accelerate clean core transformation, streamline migration costs, and improve operational efficiency. NEC's Generative AI and SAP's Joule Copilot for Natural Language Processing automate critical processes such as add-on analysis, report interpretation, code generation from specifications, and test automation. Joule is SAP's generative AI assistant that understands your unique role and acts as your co-pilot across SAP applications to streamline tasks. NEC will be one of the first companies to leverage SAP's AI tools to streamline migration.
“NEC sees itself as the first customer of its own innovations, applying cutting-edge technology internally and sharing the insights and know-how gained with customers and society,” said NEC President and CEO. Takayuki Morita said. “This groundbreaking implementation with SAP creates a new industry blueprint for other companies considering moving to the cloud, and is a testament to our commitment to leading by example in technology adoption and social impact.” This highlights NEC's efforts.
By migrating to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, NEC will utilize AI to support version upgrades, reduce future operational costs, and improve system operational efficiency by quickly responding to market changes. You can expect it. NEC aims to digitally promote the transformation of society and industry by leveraging AI and other innovative technologies. This move to the cloud is a key part of his 2025 medium-term business plan for NEC, which focuses on digital transformation within the company, customers and society.
“Our shared vision with NEC to create a sustainable society through digital transformation is the basis of a long-term partnership,” said Christian Klein, CEO and Executive Officer of SAP SE. “This project is a milestone in our relationship and we are excited to support NEC in its continued transformation journey.”
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