SAP’s onward march with the Internet of Things (IoT) continues. It has now announced the launch of two IoT solutions – SAP Connected Goods software and the SAP Dynamic Edge Processing server.
These will allow SAP customers to connect large volumes of IoT devices and real time sensor data to core business processes for improved business outcomes including reduced bandwidth costs, greater visibility and insight, and enhanced revenue opportunities.
SAP Connected Goods
SAP Connected Goods is a Cloud-based solution delivered on SAP HANA Cloud Platform that is designed to maximise the value of mass-market devices, such as coolers, vending machines or power tools, through remote monitoring, management and central control.
It optimises device availability, utilisation and performance by helping ensure adequate stock levels and proper storage. SAP Connected Goods identifies relevant device trends and usage patterns, relies on rule-based alerts for replenishment of goods, and creates customised dashboards with built-in integration to the SAP BusinessObjects Cloud solution. It addresses a wide range of mass-market devices across outlets ranging from gas stations to retail stores, pharmacies and constructions Sites.
SAP Dynamic Edge Processing
SAP Dynamic Edge Processing supports a secure, managed platform to bridge physical “things” with the business world. It enriches real time IoT decision making with business context at the intelligent edge, and optimises operations by making edge assets and workers operate more efficiently. In addition, it filters the most critical data that should be transferred to the core IoT system while handling other data locally where it originates. SAP Dynamic Edge Processing combines algorithms, syncing architecture and optimized database technology with features for device connectivity and onboarding, offline operation, data reduction, local application platforms, immediate response and local storage.
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