New month, new capabilities. Get a quick tour of the May 2026 feature highlights across SAP Datasphere, SAP Business Data Cloud, and SAP Analytics Cloud.

In this update, Klaus-Peter Sauer covers what shipped in May, including two strong releases packed with enhancements for data integration, modeling, transport, runtime analysis, and analytics. You’ll also see how SAP Business Data Cloud continues to expand its open partner ecosystem with SAP Snowflake and BDC Connect for Snowflake.

You will see what is new in:
✅ SAP Snowflake and BDC Connect for Snowflake: SAP Snowflake is now generally available as a solution extension for SAP Business Data Cloud, bringing Snowflake AI/ML and advanced engineering capabilities to semantically rich, business-ready SAP data. BDC Connect for Snowflake now supports bidirectional data sharing on AWS with zero copies and preserved business context.
✅ Scheduled delta loads for replication flows: Schedule replication flows that use delta-enabled objects or include them in task chains, so all available delta records are processed and completed cleanly after each run.
✅ Bulk assignment of schedule owners: Assign a schedule owner to multiple task chains at once, reducing repetitive admin work in larger environments.
✅ Lineage graph analysis with runtime metrics: Analyze the full lineage graph of a view, including underlying source objects, to find performance bottlenecks faster.
✅ Transport runtime settings for flows and views: Export runtime settings for transformation flows and view persistency as part of transport packages for more consistent deployment across dev, test, and production.
✅ Variables in analytic models: Customize variables when using one analytic model as the source for another, including renaming variables, changing defaults, and using them in restricted measures or calculations.
✅ SAP Analytics Cloud Q2 2026 highlights: Get a quick pointer to the top five Q2 features, including asymmetric reporting, composite versioning, job monitor enhancements, the decoupled data panel, and recent and favorites in open and save dialogs.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:29 – SAP Snowflake and BDC Connect for Snowflake
01:24 – Run Replication Flows with Delta Load at Scheduled Times
01:55 – Bulk Assignment of Schedule Owner for Task Chains
02:25 – Analyze the Lineage Graph of a View with Runtime Metrics
02:58 – Transport Runtime Settings for Flows and Views
03:54 – Variables in Analytic Models
04:36 – SAP Analytics Cloud Q2 2026 Top 5 Features
05:21 – Summary and Outro

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What changed at SAP Sapphire 2026? Explore Joule Studio, SAP Business AI, and the future of enterprise AI.

In this episode of Unlocking SAP BTP, new co-host Maria Radde sits down with André Borchert, Vice President and Head of Product Enablement & Engagement for SAP BTP Build Product Management at SAP, to unpack the biggest takeaways from SAP Sapphire 2026.

Together, they discuss SAP’s vision for the Autonomous Enterprise: where people set the direction and AI helps execute work across end-to-end business processes. André explains why the idea that “AI will replace enterprise software” misses the bigger picture: AI agents need governed data, business rules, approvals, audit trails, and enterprise context to deliver real value at scale.

You’ll also hear how Joule Studio fits into SAP Business AI Platform as a unified environment for building AI agents, applications, and workflows with governance built in from the start. From intent-driven development and SAP Knowledge Graph to VS Code flexibility, managed runtime, and production-ready AI, this conversation connects the dots for developers, business users, and enterprise technology leaders.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ What fundamentally changed at SAP Sapphire 2026
✅ Why “AI will replace enterprise software” is a myth
✅ Where SAP differentiates in enterprise AI: process knowledge, business data, and governance
✅ What SAP Business AI Platform is and how Joule Studio fits in
✅ How Joule Studio supports AI-first, intent-driven development
✅ Why AI agents need enterprise context, auditability, and governed execution
✅ How developers can work with VS Code, GitHub, and their preferred tools
✅ Why moving AI from prototype to production requires managed runtime and governance by design
✅ What Joule Studio means for developers, business users, and the future of SAP BTP

Guest: André Borchert, Vice President and Head of Product Enablement & Engagement, SAP BTP Build Product Management
Host: Maria Radde, Co-host, Unlocking SAP BTP

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and episode overview
01:37 – Why SAP Sapphire 2026 felt different
03:05 – Is SaaS dead? The AI reality check
04:37 – SAP’s competitive advantage in enterprise AI
05:43 – What is SAP Business AI Platform?
08:52 – What’s behind the scenes in Joule Studio
13:36 – Intent-driven development explained
15:21 – Open tooling, VS Code, and developer flexibility
16:44 – Moving from AI prototypes to production
17:48 – How Joule Studio changes work for developers and business users
19:20 – Key takeaways from SAP Sapphire 2026
21:09 – Closing remarks

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Hagen Heubach, CMO for SAP Supply Chain Management, shares his perspective on the rise of the autonomous supply chain.

As complexity grows and AI advances, a new model is emerging:

✅ AI assistants supporting decisions
✅ Intelligent agents executing processes
✅ Real-time risk sensing and simulation

This isn’t the future. It’s happening now.

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In the age of AI, business advantage comes from being connected, ready, and able to act when it matters most.

Every customer journey begins with a moment that demands change. Real value is created when that moment becomes momentum. In this SAP Sapphire Madrid 2026 customer keynote highlight, SAP leaders and customers explore how SAP Business AI, Joule, SAP Business Data Cloud, RISE with SAP, clean core transformation, and WalkMe help organizations turn complexity into clarity and innovation into measurable outcomes.

Hear from SAP leaders Thomas Pfiester and Manos Raptopoulos as they discuss SAP’s vision for the Autonomous Enterprise: a future where people set the direction, AI supports execution, and business processes run with speed, trust, and resilience. Customer leaders from Ericsson, EssilorLuxottica, Fonterra, and ZF Group share how they’re using connected data, governed AI agents, clean core principles, and change management to modernize operations, improve adoption, and create new capacity for growth.

You’ll also see how SAP is helping customers shorten time to value with Joule Studio, industry AI, migration and modernization assistants, forward-deployed engineering, and AI adoption tools that help people build trust in new ways of working.

Speakers and SAP leaders featured include:
• Thomas Pfiester, Head of Customer Engagement & Adoption & Member of the Extended Board of SAP SE, SAP
• Manos Raptopoulos, Global President Customer Success Europe, APAC, Middle East & Africa and Member of the Extended Board, SAP SE
• Esra Kocaturk Norell, Vice President, Customer Experience, Enterprise IT at Ericsson.
• Thomas Buck, Chief Information Officer, ZF Group
• Toby Granwal, Chief Information Officer, Fonterra
• Davide Schinetti, Chief Operating Officer, EssilorLuxottica

Chapters:
00:00 – Turning disruption into opportunity
00:27 – Technology as a business differentiator
01:06 – How AI agents change business processes
01:27 – Governance, traceability, and human oversight
02:03 – Supporting transformation with SAP services
02:41 – Joule Studio and faster agent creation
03:09 – City of Madrid and SAP-powered AI
03:29 – Ericsson on AI-powered telecom innovation
03:44 – A problem-centric approach to AI
04:13 – Why AI needs business context
04:33 – EssilorLuxottica and connected retail experiences
04:41 – Joule-powered store operations demo
05:08 – Building the use case with SAP
05:34 – RISE with SAP and clean core transformation
06:14 – Fonterra on modernization and AI readiness
07:01 – Agentic workflows and change management
07:34 – WalkMe and AI adoption
08:01 – ZF Group on scaling innovation with SAP
08:31 – Custom AI agents and business value
08:50 – Five defining AI transformation moments

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To understand your customers you can’t rely on general stats. Chris Luecke, host of Manufacturing Happy Hour shares how B2B suppliers can use data from platforms like SAP Business Network to stay visible and grow network engagement.

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Strategic suppliers don’t spread themselves thin; they find where their ideal customers are and double down. Chris Luecke, host of Manufacturing Happy Hour, breaks down how digital networks are reshaping competitiveness for B2B manufacturers.

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Chris Luecke, host of Manufacturing Happy Hour, explains how a complete supplier profile on SAP Business Network can be your strongest sales tool. From your catalog and certifications to service locations, the right information gets you in front of the right buyers.

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What does it take for B2B suppliers to grow in today’s manufacturing landscape? It starts with being visible, credible, and easy to work with.

In this episode of B2B Exchange from SAP Business Network, host Amanda Laldin speaks with Chris Luecke, industry expert and host of Manufacturing Happy Hour, about how suppliers can compete in a market where buyers are doing more research online, relying on digital channels, and expecting seamless buying experiences before they ever talk to a sales representative.

Chris shares why storytelling matters, how digital networks and marketplaces can help suppliers meet buyers where they already are, and why a strong digital presence can influence purchasing decisions long before an RFI is sent. The conversation also explores how suppliers can use data, visibility, and network engagement to refine their digital selling strategy and make smarter decisions over time.

You’ll also hear practical advice on digital transformation, including how “micro-transformations” can help suppliers adopt AI and automation in focused, manageable ways. From improving digital profiles to using AI agents for specific tasks, this episode offers clear takeaways for suppliers looking to grow, innovate, and build trust in a changing B2B manufacturing landscape.

Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to B2B Exchange
01:25 – Why supplier storytelling matters
04:33 – Digital networks and supplier visibility
07:32 – How buyers research and make decisions
09:51 – Using data and engagement to grow
11:58 – Practical digital transformation
14:14 – Trends shaping B2B supplier growth
16:04 – Closing thoughts

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Grupo UMA, a leading motorcycle assembler and distributor, is accelerating manufacturing growth across Colombia and Central America with SAP Cloud ERP Private.

Operating in multiple countries and serving thousands of riders every month, the company needed standardized, automated, and data‑driven processes to support expansion – while maintaining quality and customer experience.

By implementing SAP Cloud ERP Private, Grupo UMA streamlined core business processes across finance, production, and logistics, replaced manual work with real‑time insights and end‑to‑end process integration. Global operating models, automated workflows, and transparent cost visibility now enable faster decision‑making and scalable growth across the region.

The impact: Production increased from approximately 11,000 to 17,000 motorcycles per month – with a clear path to 20,000. Across markets including Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Colombia, Grupo Uma is improving supply chain efficiency, optimizing production capacity, and delivering consistent quality with solutions such as SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).

Beyond operations, teams are shifting from manual, operational work to a more strategic, innovation‑driven, and analytics‑focused approach—helping the organization evolve into a truly data‑driven enterprise.

Discover how SAP helps manufacturers in Latin America scale faster, operate smarter, and deliver better customer experiences with cloud ERP and read the full customer story on SAP News Center:

SAP Helps Boost Grupo UMA’s Motorcycle Production

00:00 – Intro
00:23 – What is GRUPO UMA?
00:40 – GRUPO UMA and SAP
01:05 – SAP as a Fundamental Pillar
01:35 – People Transforming by SAP
02:14 – Future

Disconnected engineering, PLM, and ERP systems can slow product development and limit AI readiness.

In this SAP Partner Short, Stefan from CIDEON explains why integrating engineering data, product structures, PLM, and SAP ERP is becoming a strategic priority for discrete manufacturers, not just an IT challenge.

Hear how a connected digital thread can help improve transparency across the product lifecycle, from initial customer requirements to service. Stefan also shares how CIDEON connects engineering systems with SAP Cloud ERP, SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud, CAD integrations, and third-party PLM solutions to help data flow without interruption.

For manufacturers, this connection can support faster time to market, greater scalability, stronger KPI performance, and a more trustworthy data foundation for AI.

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