Unlock the power of your systems by extending SAP 

Unlock the power of your systems by extending SAP 

If you’re already using SAP in your business, you’ll know that it brings considerable benefits. SAP is global leader in in enterprise applications, helping businesses to run more efficiently, serve their customers better and plan for growth with confidence. SAP is constantly innovating, with its latest version, SAP S/4HANA supporting AI and machine learning capabilities, giving customers even more insight and value. 

You can take advantage of that value by extending your own SAP system – and this is easier and more cost-effective than you might think. If you’ve previously gone through a complex digital transformation to bring SAP into your business, then relax – when you work with the right technology partners, extending your SAP system can bring a number of benefits: 

Supporting growth – as your business grows, your technology needs to be able to keep pace. Failing to update your technology can cause technical debt, which in turn will slow your business down. Instead, choosing to plan and implement a structured extension of your existing system will mean you have the right technology in place to support your growth plans. 

Reduce maintenance worries – if you extend your SAP applications in a planned way, you can ensure that the core of your system remains ‘clean’. It’s important to work with the right people and technology when you extend, so that any work is centred around the continuity of your existing systems. Done properly, this will help to maintain a system that works well and requires less maintenance in the long term. 

Customisation – you will have already configured your SAP application to meet your business needs. But as those needs change, SAP may not cover some of your new business areas, or may require adaptation to keep pace. Extending SAP allows you to customise the system to the way your business works, giving you the best possible value for your investment. 

Integration – one of the worries about adding new technology to your business is how it will integrate with your existing systems. Working with a tech partner that is a SAP specialist means that you can extend capabilities without compromise. SAP has a dedicated integration suite which helps to maintain integrity across systems. 

Future-proofing – you don’t know what’s around the corner. So extending your SAP capabilities allows you to put your business in the best place to handle unexpected events. That way, there are no sudden, unexpected costs, and you can be confident that your business has the technological capability to react positively to change. 

Better employee experiences – extending SAP isn’t just about processes; it’s about people. Your employees can get frustrated with technology that doesn’t quite work the way they need it to. But you can create personalised experiences that help to make your team more efficient and – even better – happier in their work. 

Scalable SAP transformation with OutSystems 

At ISB Smart Solutions, we’re a proud OutSystems partner. We use OutSystems to support clients who are extending their SAP, because we know it delivers a fast, reliable solution. 

OutSystems is a low code pioneer. Low code is a method of software development that lowers costs, reduces the manual errors associated with ‘hard coding’ and delivers flexibility and accuracy to end clients. Using OutSystems means we can build customised extensions for SAP users. 

And, of course, because we are also an SAP partner, we have an in-depth understanding of the way SAP works, so our dedicated team can make sure your SAP project is successful at every level. 

How can we help? 

We use OutSystems and SAP to build the exact digital solutions you need. We’ve helped a wide range of businesses extend their SAP systems to meet their specific needs. These include: 

• Customer and partner portals
• Inventory management mobile app
• Rebate management applications
• Field services mobile app
• Order tracking portal

What are you missing? Where is your greatest need or your biggest challenge? Instead of being frustrated that your current SAP system doesn’t support your plans, talk to us about how we can help you to extend the power of SAP to get you where you want to be. 

Contact us to find out more.