Enterprise Thought Leadership Eps.50 | AI: How to 5X your SAP operations efficiency - Andreas Francois Vermeulen introduces Avantra Air
In the first episode of 2025, we explore the advances of Avantra 25 and Avantra AIR with Andreas Francois Vermeulen, Head of Artificial Intelligence at Avantra. Tim Bond talks with Andreas about the progress from launch to the first beta purchase order. The discussion covers AI, AI-powered solutions, and the development of Agentic AIOps platforms in enterprise settings. Andreas shares practical insights about Avantra AIR technologies for businesses, addressing upskilling needs and the shift toward AI integration. At the Hockenheim event, Andreas Francois Vermeulen explains how Avantra AIR helps organisations improve monitoring and operational efficiency, allowing employees to focus on strategic tasks. For Avantra customers or those considering an AIOps platform, this episode offers key insights into enterprise AI development.
Perfect for: SAP operations managers, IT leaders and professionals working in enterprise system monitoring and automation.
Timestamps:
02:56 Real Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence
05:15 Client Success Stories and AI Implementation
06:41 Avantra Air: Features and Benefits
12:12 Future Developments and Customization
17:10 Security and Customer Integration
21:29 Change Management and AI Literacy
25:08 The Real Threat: Operators, Not AI
25:27 Efficiency and Speed in AI Operations
26:22 Avantra's Customer Success Strategy
27:22 Transforming Workflows with Avantra
28:25 Doubling Productivity Without Extra Costs
29:26 Training and Mindset Shifts
33:21 Automating SAP Environments
34:53 Expanding Beyond SAP: The Future Vision
38:37 Adoption and Change Management
43:30 The Impact of AGI on Avantra
Want to learn more? Visit Avantra's website: https://www.avantra.com
Connect with Andreas Vermeulen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasvermeulen/
Connect with Tim Bond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tngbond/
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