Key takeaways from the SAP SME Partner Summit 2025
What’s next for SAP customers in the Benelux?
Our team attended the SAP SME Partner Summit 2025 in Barcelona, an essential event for SAP Partners and businesses looking to stay ahead in the evolving ERP landscape. With more than 70 breakout sessions, inspiring keynotes and valuable networking opportunities, the summit provided key insights into SAP’s strategy for solutions like SAP Business One (B1), SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, Business Technology Platform (BTP) and emerging innovations like the SAP Business Data Cloud.
In this blog, we summarize the most important updates and their impact on SAP customers in Belgium, the Netherlands en Luxembourg. Whether you’re a growing business, scale-up, or an established SAP user, here’s what you need to know to future-proof your operations.
1. Strong future for SAP Business One
One of the summit’s strongest messages was SAP’s commitment to SAP Business One. Despite market speculation, Business One (B1) is not going anywhere. SAP confirmed continued investment, notably in Fiori compatibility, Web Client development and a roadmap leading to version 11.
Highlights:
- Web-based interface transition: SAP is transitioning SAP Business One (B1) to a web-based interface, with plans for 80% feature parity between the Web Client and desktop version by 2026.
- New functionalities:Enhancements in interactive process flows, bank statement processing, and production capabilities (including MRP).
- Increased customization options: With UDVs and UI API extensions, businesses can tailor their B1 solutions without disrupting future upgrades.
2. Web Client + SAP Build: A seamless bridge to S/4HANA
A groundbreaking development from the summit was the integration of SAP Build Apps into the SAP Business One Web Client. This unlocks the possibility to develop no-code/low-code applications within the SAP ecosystem that are future-proof and portable to S/4HANA environments.
Highlights:
- Smooth pathway to S/4HANA: This integration minimizes rework and ensures investments are safeguarded as businesses scale.
- “Keep the core clean” strategy: By leveraging the Business Technology Platform (BTP), businesses can extend their systems without over-customizing the ERP core.
3. GROW and RISE: A shift in narrative
Another major change announced is the evolution of GROW and RISE with SAP. Instead of being product labels, they are now customer journey-based offerings.
GROW with SAP is tailored for new customers implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, ideal for SME’s seeking rapid growth without legacy systems.
4. Transforming ERP with AI
SAP introduced the SAP Business Data Cloud to bridge SAP and non-SAP data, unlocking powerful analytics and AI-driven decision-making. With the launch of AI Agents (powered by Joule), SAP aims to embed artificial intelligence deeply within ERP processes to transform tasks like reporting, forecasting, and decision support.
Highlights:
- Microsoft Copilot integration: Enhances productivity and collaboration within familiar tools like Microsoft Teams.
Conclusion
We’re excited about the key takeaways from the SAP Partner Summit and the opportunities they present for SAP customers. The innovations in SAP Business One, the enhancements to the Web Client and the new AI-driven capabilities are game-changers for businesses aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
As a fun fact, we are proud to have won seven awards at the SAP Partner Summit! We’re excited to use the updates shared at the summit to deliver even more value and support to our customers, helping them optimize their SAP solutions and drive greater success.
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