Welcome to the SAP Business AI product updates for the first quarter of 2026. Although I'm new to the role of Chief AI Officer, the goal remains the same: support our customers so they can derive real value from AI.
Joule with SAP Signavio solutions
General availability
Process analysts and optimization specialists working with complex organizational workflows need quick access to charts, documentation and performance metrics. SAP Signavio solutions integrate with Joule to enable natural language keyword searches across process diagrams, dictionary items, and help resources. At the same time, best practice recommendations for KPIs guide users to the most relevant success metrics. This intuitive approach enables information search and navigation 50 percent faster, ensuring teams make data-driven decisions with higher quality search results and improved overall usability.
You can find detailed information here.
SAP Signavio solutions, AI-supported insights for simulating business process models and notations
General availability
Process analysts using SAP Signavio can now access embedded business process model simulations and notations directly in their process diagrams, eliminating the need for fragmented tools and manual interpretation. Key metrics like costs, cycle times, and resource utilization are automatically converted into clear, actionable summaries that highlight bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. This streamlined approach reduces the time it takes to access process modeling insights by 50 percent, allowing teams to effortlessly compare scenarios and communicate results to stakeholders more confidently and clearly.
You can find detailed information here.
SAP LeanIX solutions, AI-supported assistance for architecture
General availability
Enterprise architects looking to accelerate transformation initiatives can use SAP LeanIX to gain meaningful insights directly from their architecture inventory. The feature analyzes enterprise architecture data to identify opportunities. It guides users through the workflows and tasks required to implement recommendations efficiently. Companies benefit from 95 percent faster insight, 80 percent faster transformation and five percent less loss of value due to delayed actions. Overall, this feature contributes to a more productive architecture and more flexible decisions.
You can find detailed information here.
Jonathan von Rüden is Chief AI Officer at SAP SE.
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