{"id":50918,"date":"2026-05-12T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=50918"},"modified":"2026-05-12T11:11:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:11:56","slug":"advancing-enterprise-ai-new-sap-on-azure-announcements-from-sap-sapphire-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/advancing-enterprise-ai-new-sap-on-azure-announcements-from-sap-sapphire-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Advancing enterprise AI: New SAP on Azure announcements from SAP Sapphire 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside id=\"accordion-83d72428-b3d4-430a-bd1f-c0ac4eac20bc\" class=\"table-of-contents-block accordion pb-0\" data-bi-aN=\"table-of-contents\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn-collapse mb-0 display-flex justify-content-between w-100\" type=\"button\" data-mount=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion-collapse-83d72428-b3d4-430a-bd1f-c0ac4eac20bc\" aria-expanded=\"true\" 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class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#ai-is-reshaping-how-enterprises-operate-make-decisions-and-innovate-at-scale\">AI is reshaping how enterprises operate, make decisions, and innovate at scale<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#frontier-innovation-for-erp-systems\">Frontier innovation for ERP systems<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#your-agentic-intelligence\">Your agentic intelligence<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#putting-enterprise-ai-into-production\">Putting enterprise AI into production<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#advancing-a-new-era-of-ai-collaboration\">Advancing a new era of AI collaboration<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#powering-ai-with-a-unified-data-foundation\">Powering AI with a unified data foundation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#microsoft-and-sap-expand-partnership-to-deliver-trusted-sovereign-cloud-solutions\">Microsoft and SAP expand partnership to deliver trusted sovereign cloud solutions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#expanding-platform-availability-and-ecosystem-innovation\">Expanding platform availability and ecosystem innovation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#cloud-acceleration-factory-expansion-driving-ai-innovation-for-sap\">Cloud Acceleration Factory expansion: Driving AI innovation for SAP<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#expanding-the-global-rise-with-sap-acceleration-program-on-microsoft-azure\">Expanding the Global RISE with SAP Acceleration Program on Microsoft Azure<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#customer-innovation-in-action\">Customer innovation in action<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#a-global-partner-ecosystem-driving-scale\">A global partner ecosystem driving scale<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#powering-the-future-of-sap-with-microsoft-cloud\">Powering the future of SAP with Microsoft Cloud<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#discover-what-sap-and-microsoft-cloud-have-to-offer\">Discover what SAP and Microsoft Cloud have to offer<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<span class=\"table-of-contents-block__progress-bar\"><\/span>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-is-reshaping-how-enterprises-operate-make-decisions-and-innovate-at-scale\">AI is reshaping how enterprises operate, make decisions, and innovate at scale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"together-microsoft-and-sap-are-helping-enterprises-transform-operations-decision-making-and-innovation-at-scale-on-azure\">Together, Microsoft and SAP are helping enterprises transform operations, decision-making, and innovation at scale on Azure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At SAP Sapphire 2026, <a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/solutions\/sap\/\">Microsoft and SAP<\/a> continue to build on a deep, decades-long partnership\u2014one that is increasingly centered on a shared vision for how enterprises innovate in the age of AI. We&#8217;re excited to unveil how Microsoft\u2019s Frontier Transformation helps customers realize SAP\u2019s autonomous enterprise journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/solutions\/sap\/#Customer-Stories-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See how SAP on Azure drives business value for these customers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frontier-innovation-for-erp-systems\">Frontier innovation for ERP systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us#solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Azure is the foundation of Frontier Transformation<\/a>. To succeed, it must be built on a global, trusted, AI-first commercial cloud. Modern AI at scale requires a different kind of platform\u2014one designed for agents, intelligence platforms, and continuous learning with AI embedded where people already work\u2014augmenting decisions and actions in real time. That is how AI moves from experimentation to everyday impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What differentiates these experiences is intelligence and context. Agents that understand enterprise data, business processes, and organizational semantics improving relevance, accuracy, and decision quality over time. We call this Microsoft IQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"your-agentic-intelligence\">Your agentic intelligence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft IQ is a shared intelligence layer built to power enterprise AI. It brings together three dimensions of intelligence: how people work, how the business operates, and how knowledge is unlocked and activated. From collaboration and workflows, to business data and systems of record, to policies and institutional knowledge\u2014these signals are connected through a common platform, enabling AI to operate with full context across the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a037fba3bd1e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a037fba3bd1e\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1024x575.webp\" alt=\"A conceptual diagram illustrating Microsoft IQ as a unified intelligence layer connecting people, agents, business data, and curated knowledge, enabling AI-driven insights and actions across the enterprise.\" class=\"wp-image-51073 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2.webp 1260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2-1024x575.webp\"><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates a new model for the enterprise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Employees are supported by AI that understands their work in context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Business operations are powered by real-time, connected data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Knowledge is continuously surfaced, reasoned over, and applied through intelligent agents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is an enterprise that moves faster, adapts more quickly, and drives better decisions with AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where the <a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/solutions\/sap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">joint innovation between Microsoft and SAP<\/a> becomes uniquely powerful. By combining SAP\u2019s deep business process expertise with Microsoft\u2019s intelligence layer, customers can extend this Frontier model into core business operations. SAP&#8217;s enterprise applications and data\u2014spanning across SAP Business AI Platform and Joule\u2014connect smoothly with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-teams\/group-chat-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Teams<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-fabric\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Fabric<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-copilot\/organizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Copilot<\/a>, and a new generation of AI agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a037fba3cf0a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a037fba3cf0a\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frontier-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A layered architecture diagram showing how SAP platforms integrate with Microsoft technologies like Copilot, Fabric, Teams, and Azure to enable AI-powered enterprise transformation.\" class=\"wp-image-51039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frontier-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frontier-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frontier-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frontier.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"putting-enterprise-ai-into-production\">Putting enterprise AI into production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A central theme at SAP Sapphire 2026 is making AI real\u2014moving from experimentation to production-ready, business-driven outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"save-the-baikery-ai-experience\">Save the bAIkery AI experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft\u2019s AI Immersion Experience showcases this shift in action. Through interactive scenarios like \u201c<strong>Save the bAIkery<\/strong>,\u201d attendees step into a dynamic business environment where every decision matters. Powered by Azure OpenAI, SAP Joule, SAP Cloud ERP, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and Power BI. This experience demonstrates how insights are generated to drive business outcomes across SAP systems\u2014bringing together generative AI, analytics, and business processes in a seamless flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes this experience compelling is not just the technology\u2014it\u2019s the shift it represents. AI is no longer a layer on top of enterprise systems. It is becoming <strong>embedded into the core of how businesses operate<\/strong>, enabling faster decisions, greater agility, and entirely new ways of working.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a037fba3e34f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a037fba3e34f\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Bakery-demo1-1024x650.webp\" alt=\"An interactive dashboard from the &ldquo;Save the bAIkery&rdquo; experience displaying revenue simulations, performance metrics, and AI-generated insights for business decision-making.\" 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2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Interactive:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/polite-ocean-0887cee03.7.azurestaticapps.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore how Microsoft and SAP&nbsp;AI capabilities can work together to connect business context, productivity tools and enterprise workflows.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, this enables end-to-end AI transformation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Business data flows into a unified data foundation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Intelligence is applied through SAP Joule and Copilot and agent-driven experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Actions are executed across systems through tightly integrated workflows, in a governed, secure, and observable way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/sap\/workloads\/integration-get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">not just better integration\u2014but a fundamentally new way of operating<\/a>. Creating <strong>intelligent, interconnected systems<\/strong> where data, AI, and business processes continuously learn, adapt, and improve. This is the path to becoming a Frontier enterprise\u2014where AI delivers measurable impact across the business, not as isolated gains, but as a continuous engine of innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advancing-a-new-era-of-ai-collaboration\">Advancing a new era of AI collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most exciting areas of <a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/solutions\/sap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">innovation between Microsoft and SAP<\/a> is the continued evolution of AI innovation across systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past year, integration between <strong>SAP Joule and Copilot<\/strong> has taken important steps forward, enabling users to access business data and take action across SAP and Microsoft 365 environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Sapphire, that vision continues to evolve and we are excited to announce agent-to-agent (A2A) integration between Microsoft 365 Copilot and Joule\u2014<strong>delivering connected AI experiences using agent\u2011to\u2011agent capabilities<\/strong>, <strong>enabling Joule to work seamlessly across the Microsoft 365 productivity suite<\/strong>. This announcement opens up a world in which AI systems don\u2019t just assist users\u2014they begin to coordinate with each other across workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business collaboration happens in Microsoft 365 (for example, Teams chats about supply chain, finance, sales, or external emails with customers and suppliers) A2A enables Joule and Copilot to execute agentic flows with the collective intelligence of Microsoft Work IQ and SAP Knowledge Graph to truly deliver contextually aware enterprise AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This emerging model allows SAP and Microsoft AI capabilities to work together more seamlessly, enabling scenarios where business tasks can be orchestrated end-to-end across applications. Internally, this direction focuses on enabling more secure, governed, and scalable workflows across SAP landscapes while using the broader Microsoft ecosystem of applications and partner solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, customers can prepare for performance reviews by starting directly in Microsoft 365 Copilot within Word, leveraging SAP-delivered Joule skills for systems like SAP S\/4HANA or SAP SuccessFactors, and seamlessly scheduling a one-on-one meeting with their manager\u2014all within the same interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a meaningful step toward a future where <strong>AI becomes an active participant in how work gets done<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"powering-ai-with-a-unified-data-foundation\">Powering AI with a unified data foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI is only as powerful as the data behind it\u2014and for many organizations, that data is still fragmented across systems, limiting its full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Ignite 2025, Microsoft and SAP took a major step forward in addressing this challenge. With the announcement of <a href=\"https:\/\/community.fabric.microsoft.com\/t5\/Fabric-Updates-Blogs\/SAP-and-Microsoft-accelerate-business-insights-and-AI-innovation\/ba-p\/5172482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAP Business Data Cloud Connect for Microsoft Fabric<\/a>, we committed to a simplified method of accessing semantically rich data products from SAP through bi-directional, zero-copy delta sharing with Microsoft Fabric. Coming in the latter half of 2026, delta sharing will enable enterprises to gain instant access to trusted, business-ready insights for advanced analytics\u2014bringing together SAP and non-SAP data into a single, unified foundation for AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through bi-directional, zero-copy sharing between the SAP Business Data Cloud solution and Microsoft Fabric, <a href=\"https:\/\/info.microsoft.com\/ww-landing-sap-on-the-cloud-stories-of-digital-transformation-success.html?lcid=EN-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customers can realize a fundamentally different data experience<\/a>: one where data is no longer siloed, insights are no longer delayed, and AI is no longer constrained\u2014enabling organizations to move faster, act with confidence, and turn intelligence into impact across every part of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To lay the foundation for this delta-sharing Microsoft and SAP already deployed SAP BDC in eight Azure Datacenters. We will also add Japan by the end of May and Germany in June. With three additional deployments planned by the end of 2026, that will bring a total of 13 Azure regions available to support SAP BDC for customer analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"microsoft-and-sap-expand-partnership-to-deliver-trusted-sovereign-cloud-solutions\">Microsoft and SAP expand partnership to deliver trusted sovereign cloud solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sovereignty has become a decisive factor for organizations operating in regulated industries and the public sector\u2014where data control, compliance, and operational assurance are critical. <a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/solutions\/sap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAP and Microsoft are expanding their partnership<\/a> <strong>to help customers meet growing sovereign cloud requirements <\/strong>as they modernize SAP landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on sovereign offerings such as <strong>SAP\u202fNS2, Delos Cloud, and BLEU<\/strong>, SAP and Microsoft continue to deepen their collaboration to deliver trusted sovereign cloud solutions for customers worldwide. Together, <strong>SAP and Microsoft are expanding support for RISE with SAP on SAP Sovereign Cloud running on Azure<\/strong>, giving customers greater choice in how and where they run mission\u2011critical SAP workloads, without compromising data residency, security, or governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.com\/products\/security-and-sovereignty.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about this announcement<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers benefit from Microsoft&#8217;s and SAP&#8217;s sovereign cloud and service capabilities, supporting strong data residency, security, and governance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The offering is available for customers today in these regions, with continuous worldwide expansion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Australia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">New\u202fZealand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Europe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">The United Kingdom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, SAP and Microsoft are empowering customers to innovate while maintaining the highest standards of sovereignty and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"expanding-platform-availability-and-ecosystem-innovation\">Expanding platform availability and ecosystem innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft and SAP continue to expand global availability and ecosystem integration: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is available on Azure, the leading hyperscaler for SAP BTP, with 12 Azure regions live, so customers can meet data residency, and <a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/explore\/trusted-cloud\/compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">compliance needs while improving performance and scaling innovation closer to their users<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Azure Marketplace provides a streamlined path to discover and procure SAP BTP, SAP LeanIX solutions, and SAP Business Suite, helping customers standardize purchasing, accelerate deployments, and simplify governance through consolidated billing and procurement workflows (available in the US Azure Marketplace).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Joint innovations are enabling deeper integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, and Azure AI\u2014unlocking productivity gains and new business scenarios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These advancements reinforce Azure as a leading cloud platform for SAP workloads\u2014supporting both <strong>migration and innovation at scale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cloud-acceleration-factory-expansion-driving-ai-innovation-for-sap\">Cloud Acceleration Factory expansion: Driving AI innovation for SAP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are expanding <a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/asset\/collection\/cloud-accelerate-factory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud Acceleration Factory<\/a> to help SAP customers and partners move beyond migration and unlock immediate AI value. <strong>By enabling integration between Microsoft 365 Copilot and SAP Joule within RISE and GROW environments, organizations can seamlessly connect data, workflows, and productivity tools from day one, accelerating real business outcomes with AI.<\/strong><strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through Azure Accelerate, customers can quickly operationalize AI with the first three agent-based use cases, built and deployed using Copilot Studio or Foundry. These prebuilt agents automate key business processes and establish a foundation for scaling intelligent operations across the enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This expansion is further strengthened by Microsoft Sentinel for SAP, providing integrated security and monitoring across SAP landscapes. Together, these innovations enable customers and partners to securely adopt AI and immediately take advantage of SAP and Microsoft\u2019s joint AI innovation, accelerating<strong> <\/strong>time to value and increasing measurable business impact on Azure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"expanding-the-global-rise-with-sap-acceleration-program-on-microsoft-azure\">Expanding the Global RISE with SAP Acceleration Program on Microsoft Azure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft and SAP are excited to announce the expansion of the global RISE with SAP Acceleration program on Microsoft Azure, a joint initiative between Microsoft and SAP designed to deliver technical expertise, support, and innovation for RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, we will more than double the number of customers allowed into the program, marking an important milestone in our mission to provide RISE with SAP on Azure customers extraordinary support and expertise throughout their experience. Thousands of enterprise customers are already transforming their businesses with RISE on Azure, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en\/customers\/story\/23963-nestle-azure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nestle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en\/customers\/story\/25541-migros-genossenschafts-bund-azure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Migros<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en\/customers\/story\/23265-samsung-c-and-t-power-bi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samsung<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First publicly<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/announcing-global-acceleration-program-for-rise-with-sap-on-microsoft-azure\/?msockid=18ce17a98fbb684f355402768e9669de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced in January 2025<\/a>,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>this&nbsp;program&nbsp;brings together the best<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>technical teams from SAP and Microsoft to enable a more seamless, high-touch migration and onboarding experience for the customer with no additional cost for an accelerated path to business transformation and faster cloud innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"customer-innovation-in-action\">Customer innovation in action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From manufacturing to logistics to energy, organizations are building more <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/paths\/run-sap-microsoft-cloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">intelligent, resilient enterprises on Microsoft Cloud<\/a>\u2014where insights are embedded into workflows and decisions are driven in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en\/customers\/story\/26220-riddell-azure\">Riddell<\/a>, leading designer and manufacturer of protective sports equipment and helmets, modernized its operations on Azure to gain deeper visibility across its business and accelerate decision-making. In the logistics sector, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en\/customers\/story\/26271-maersk-sap-on-azure\">Maersk<\/a> transformed its global SAP estate on Azure to improve scalability and operational efficiency, creating a stronger foundation for innovation across its supply chain. And in the energy industry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en\/customers\/story\/26295-maire-microsoft-sentinel\">MAIRE<\/a> is enhancing its security posture with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/business\/siem-and-xdr\/microsoft-sentinel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Sentinel<\/a>\u2014gaining greater visibility and protection across its SAP and enterprise environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At SAP Sapphire 2026, you will also hear directly from Cargill, showcasing how it has modernized its SAP environment on Azure while preparing for an AI-powered future\u2014bringing together SAP data, Copilot, and a secure, governed cloud platform to enable new business scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, with Microsoft and SAP, <a href=\"https:\/\/info.microsoft.com\/ww-landing-sap-on-the-cloud-stories-of-digital-transformation-success.html?lcid=EN-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customers are moving beyond transformation to continuous, AI-powered innovation<\/a>, using data and AI intelligence with embedded security as core drivers of growth and competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-global-partner-ecosystem-driving-scale\">A global partner ecosystem driving scale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partners play a critical role in helping customers navigate their SAP journey\u2014from migration to modernization to AI transformation. 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Together, EY teams and Microsoft are demonstrating how agentic AI can extend SAP from a system of record into a system of autonomous action\u2014delivering measurable operational value today while creating a scalable blueprint for future enterprise transformation.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ey.com%2Fen_gl%2Falliances%2Fmicrosoft%2Funlock-sap-value-with-agentic-ai&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNathan.Weaver%40microsoft.com%7Cc4c0a15cf4e24d70b09b08deaa19f184%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C639135225575757569%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lTBgYPTY383rP2UAoRw9nclNarH7jbAgP3QYJgnHKyE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unlock SAP value with EY, Microsoft and agentic AI<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a037fba4281a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a037fba4281a\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SNP_Logo_RGB_pos_200x200.webp\" alt=\"SNP logo\" class=\"wp-image-51044 webp-format\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SNP_Logo_RGB_pos_200x200.webp\"><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Modernizing large SAP environments often involves a difficult trade-off between speed, risk, and business continuity. For Microsoft, maintaining uninterrupted operations while transitioning to SAP S\/4HANA was essential. Together with SNP, the company used a selective data migration approach to complete the transformation over a single weekend.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.snpgroup.com%2Fen%2Fresources%2Fcustomer-stories%2Fmicrosoft%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNathan.Weaver%40microsoft.com%7C89e3f0c8bfad47c3b05308dea7b36f4d%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C639132586265656173%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DCk63%2BSQCRvRofXto7IPf1g1Z76OmUwDR6NfgfXxmMw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Massive scale with zero disruption: How Microsoft modernized to S\/4HANA in record time with SNP<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"powering-the-future-of-sap-with-microsoft-cloud\">Powering the future of SAP with Microsoft Cloud<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As enterprises look ahead, the opportunity is no longer just to transform SAP systems\u2014it is to <strong>reimagine how business runs end-to-end<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft Cloud is uniquely positioned to enable this next phase. By combining a globally trusted cloud platform with a unified data foundation, advanced AI capabilities, and a seamless productivity layer, Microsoft provides customers with the <strong>full stack needed to move from ERP-centric operations to intelligent, AI-<\/strong><strong>powered<\/strong><strong> enterprises<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our partnership with SAP is foundational to this vision. Together, we are driving innovation across cloud, data, and AI\u2014creating a platform where insights, decisions, and actions are continuously connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is what sets Microsoft apart in the SAP ecosystem. It\u2019s not just about where customers run their SAP workloads\u2014it\u2019s about how they <strong>unlock new value across their entire business<\/strong>, using data and AI to drive outcomes, accelerate innovation, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together with SAP, we are shaping a future where enterprise systems are no longer static\u2014but <strong>adaptive, intelligent, and built for continuous innovation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"discover-what-sap-and-microsoft-cloud-have-to-offer\">Discover what SAP and Microsoft Cloud have to offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Visit us at SAP Sapphire 2026 this week at booth\u202f#302\u202fin Orlando, Florida and\u202fat #9.203 in Hall 9\u202fin Madrid, Spain.\u202f<a 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