Why SAP Build Is a Game-Changer for Developer Efficiency | feat. Howard Holton and Mark Wright

New Report Reveals How Using SAP Build Leads To  “MASSIVE”  Time & Cost Savings For Developers Niklas Siemer is joined by Howard Holton from GigaOM and Mark Wright from SAP to discuss GigaOm’s groundbreaking Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) report on SAP Build. The conversation dives deep into how SAP Build’s AI-powered development tools can dramatically improve developer efficiency, reduce costs, and transform application development. Also in this episode:  Developer Efficiency: SAP Build enables junior developers to work more effectively, reducing the need for senior developers and allowing them to focus on strategic tasks. Cost Savings: The GigaOM report found that SAP Build can deliver approximately 59% cost savings and develop applications three times faster compared to custom development stacks. AI Integration: SAP’s Joule AI is specifically trained on SAP code, providing unique insights and capabilities for developers working within the SAP ecosystem. Synthetic Data Generation: The tool excels at creating synthetic data for testing, which helps address data privacy and compliance challenges. Ecosystem Advantage: SAP Build leverages the existing SAP ecosystem, providing seamless integration and reducing the complexity of connecting different systems. Risk Mitigation: While adopting new technologies, companies should start with low-risk data sets and invest time in understanding their data governance processes. Future of Development: AI-powered tools are transforming software development, allowing developers to focus more on creative problem-solving and less on repetitive coding tasks. Useful Links Discussed In The Show: GigaOm Homepage Gigaom TCO Analysis: SAP Build vs Custom Development SAP Build Product Page SAP Build Learning Journeys Subscribe to the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Website About the speakers:  Howard HoltonCEO of GigaOm As the CEO of GigaOm, Howard is a trusted advisor to many Fortune 1000 organizations. He has helped them develop successful strategies and execute their vision. He has a passion for executive leadership, which he developed at Rheem, Hitachi Vantara, Verizon, and various startups. Follow Howard on: LinkedIn Mark WrightSenior Director Product Marketing, SAP Build A seasoned professional in the tech industry with a passion for bringing innovative products to market. With a degree in Computer Science, I’ve dedicated the last two decades to shaping the future of technology. Currently, I serve as the Senior Director of Product Marketing, where I thrive on bridging the gap between cutting-edge solutions and the needs of our users. Follow Mark on: LinkedIn <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="300" src="https://podcast.opensap.info/cloud-platform/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/07/Niklas-Siemer-300x300.jpg" alt="Niklas Siemer , Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform " class="wp-image-958" srcset="https://podcast.opensap.info/cloud-platform/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/07/Niklas-Siemer-300x300.jpg 300w, https://podcast.opensap.info/cloud-platform/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/07/Niklas-Siemer-150x150.jpg 150w, https://podcast.opensap.info/cloud-platform/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/07/Niklas-Siemer.jpg 436w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> Hosted by Niklas Siemer Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform Niklas is a passionate Product Manager for SAP BTP with a strong background in software development, primarily using Java and Node.js. He co-hosts the Unlocking SAP BTP (formerly SAP BTP Talk) podcast, where he explores SAP BTP topics in monthly deep dives. Before his current role, Niklas worked as a Learning Specialist, creating and delivering technical training on SAP BTP and the ABAP Platform. Follow Niklas on: LinkedIn Connect With the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast Facebook LinkedIn Email Us Monthly SAP Business Technology Platform Newsletter More about SAP Business Technology Platform: SAP Business Technology Platform SAP BTP Community SAP BTP Product Roadmap SAP BTP Innobytes SAP BTP Garage

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New Report Reveals How Using SAP Build Leads To “MASSIVE” Time & Cost Savings For Developers Niklas Siemer is joined by Howard Holton from GigaOM and Mark Wright from SAP to discuss GigaOm’s groundbreaking Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) report on SAP Build. The conversation dives deep into how SAP Build’s AI-powered development tools can dramatically improve developer efficiency, reduce costs, and transform application development. Also in this episode: Developer Efficiency: SAP Build enables junior developers to work more effectively, reducing the need for senior developers and allowing them to focus on strategic tasks. Cost Savings: The GigaOM report found that SAP Build can deliver approximately 59% cost savings and develop applications three times faster compared to custom development stacks. AI Integration: SAP’s Joule AI is specifically trained on SAP code, providing unique insights and capabilities for developers working within the SAP ecosystem. Synthetic Data Generation: The tool excels at creating synthetic data for testing, which helps address data privacy and compliance challenges. Ecosystem Advantage: SAP Build leverages the existing SAP ecosystem, providing seamless integration and reducing the complexity of connecting different systems. Risk Mitigation: While adopting new technologies, companies should start with low-risk data sets and invest time in understanding their data governance processes. Future of Development: AI-powered tools are transforming software development, allowing developers to focus more on creative problem-solving and less on repetitive coding tasks. Useful Links Discussed In The Show: GigaOm Homepage Gigaom TCO Analysis: SAP Build vs Custom Development SAP Build Product Page SAP Build Learning Journeys Subscribe to the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Website About the speakers: Howard HoltonCEO of GigaOm As the CEO of GigaOm, Howard is a trusted advisor to many Fortune 1000 organizations. He has helped them develop successful strategies and execute their vision. He has a passion for executive leadership, which he developed at Rheem, Hitachi Vantara, Verizon, and various startups. Follow Howard on: LinkedIn Mark WrightSenior Director Product Marketing, SAP Build A seasoned professional in the tech industry with a passion for bringing innovative products to market. With a degree in Computer Science, I’ve dedicated the last two decades to shaping the future of technology. Currently, I serve as the Senior Director of Product Marketing, where I thrive on bridging the gap between cutting-edge solutions and the needs of our users. Follow Mark on: LinkedIn Hosted by Niklas Siemer Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform Niklas is a passionate Product Manager for SAP BTP with a strong background in software development, primarily using Java and Node.js. He co-hosts the Unlocking SAP BTP (formerly SAP BTP Talk) podcast, where he explores SAP BTP topics in monthly deep dives. Before his current role, Niklas worked as a Learning Specialist, creating and delivering technical training on SAP BTP and the ABAP Platform. Follow Niklas on: LinkedIn Connect With the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast Facebook LinkedIn Email Us Monthly SAP Business Technology Platform Newsletter More about SAP Business Technology Platform: SAP Business Technology Platform SAP BTP Community SAP BTP Product Roadmap SAP BTP Innobytes SAP BTP Garage

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