HANA Cafe NL

Jan Penninkhof, Twan van den Broek
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HANA Cafe Nederland, podcast over de SAP wereld. Samen met klanten / partners / ontwikkelaars bespreken we in het cafe het SAP nieuws. Van SAP Business Technology Platform, via S/4HANA, naar events en weer terug ;-)

  1. Aug 10

    How Ecotone & Expertum Automated SAP Integration Suite Maintenance (S11E12, EN)

    How do you execute scheduled IT maintenance on a 24/7 production environment with over 150 interfaces—without risking missed orders, downtime, or a flood of false error alerts? In this episode we sit down with Petra Mooijer (Expertum), Bart van de Kamp (Ecotone), and Arjan de Mol (Ecotone) to explore how they solved this exact challenge using SAP Business Technology Platform (SAPBTP).What started as a VNSG SAP BTP Hackathon finalist case has evolved into an "Autonomous ALM" solution built to simplify interface operations.Key takeaways from the session: The Challenge: Moving away from legacy systems (like BizTalk) meant needing a safe, automated way to undeploy and redeploy 150+ SAP Integration Suite iFlows without manual error.The Technical Stack: Combining SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP), SAP BTP Job Scheduler, process automation, and natural language control via Joule.Intelligent Downtime: Using metadata tracking and automated deployment plans so only the exact interfaces affected by maintenance are paused and safely restored.Future-Proofing ALM: How extending AI into Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) shifts IT management from reactive firefighting to proactive automation.Whether you are managing complex cloud integrations or exploring practical AI/automation use cases on SAP BTP, this conversation offers plenty of real-world insights! Link to Arjan's notes for DemoJam. Link to DJ's videos on CAP and MCP. Your HANA Café NL hosts: Jan Penninkhof and Twan van den Broek

    How Ecotone & Expertum Automated SAP Integration Suite Maintenance (S11E12, EN)

  2. Jul 31

    Practical SAP S/4HANA Extensibility: From SAP Build to AI Agents with Scheer Netherlands (S11E11, EN)

    Is Clean Core keeping you from tailoring SAP to your actual business needs?  The move to #S4HANA Cloud (Public Edition) requires a fundamental mind shift. While the goal is to stick to the standard, real-world business processes often demand custom extensions, simpler screens, and smart automation. In the latest episode of #HANACafeNL, we sit down with Stefanie Schulkes and Sanne van Bruijnsvoort from Scheer Netherlands to explore practical extensibility strategies. Here’s what we cover in this episode: Simplifying Complex S/4HANA Screens: How Scheer built #SAPBuild apps to reduce unnecessary UI friction for project managers and purchasing teams.From Low-Code to AI Agents & Joule: Moving beyond simplified UIs into conversational UI, Joule Skills, and visual agents for automated task handling.Creative #SAPBTP Workarounds: Real-world examples combining SAP Build Process Automation, CDS Views, and MS Graph APIs when standard features fall short.Enterprise Governance & Guardrails: Why AI agents in enterprise setups need proper identity management, process monitoring, and strict guardrails. Your HANA Cafe NL hosts: Jan Penninkhof and Twan van den Broek S11E11

    Practical SAP S/4HANA Extensibility: From SAP Build to AI Agents with Scheer Netherlands (S11E11, EN)

  3. Jul 13

    How to Build SAP AI Agents in only 5 Days | SAP AI Agent Factory

    Can you really build and deploy real, working AI agents on live company data in just 5 days? In this we sit down with Mikal Netteberg, Solution Advisor for SAP Business AI, to pull back the curtain on the SAP AI Agent Factory and how rapid prototyping is changing the enterprise game. Think of an out-of-the-box AI agent like a brilliant intern on their first day. They are fast and articulate, but they don't know your business yet. The magic happens when you equip them with corporate memory, specific business rules, and your own data. This episode covers: AI Agent Factory approachWhat kind of use cases are handledWhat tools does Mikal bring to the tableHow big is the factory teamLearn about the SAP Business AI Roadshow using an AIrstream We love to hear from you, drop us a line in the comments. Your hosts: Jan Penninkhof and Twan van den Broek S11E10

    How to Build SAP AI Agents in only 5 Days | SAP AI Agent Factory

  4. Jun 29

    €25.000 Per Machine: How Real-Time Data & AI are Reshaping the Factory Floor with Laurens and Jorrit from NTT DATA Business Solutions (S11E09, EN)

    We're welcoming Jorrit van der Sanden and Laurens Steffers from NTT DATA Business Solutions, who recently wrote a compelling piece on one of the manufacturing industry's biggest untapped opportunities: with a mere 5% improvement in machine availability and performance (OEE), manufacturers can unlock up to €25,000 in extra value per machine per year — without new hardware, without overworking your people, and without months-long software implementations. Their solution, ProTrack, bridges the gap between the shop floor and the top floor by giving operators real-time data insights directly at the line, powered by #SAPBTP and AI-driven analysis. If you're in manufacturing and want to know how to do more with the machines and people you already have, you won't want to miss this episode.Together with Laurens and Jorrit we will explore their experiences, challenges and results during the #VNSG #SAPBTP hackathon.https://nttdata-solutions.com/bnl/blog/fabrikanten-opgelet-zo-pak-je-25-000-euro-aan-extra-waarde-per-machine-per-jaar/SAP API one pager: https://help.sap.com/doc/sap-api-policy/latest/en-US/API_Policy_latest.pdfS11E09Your #hanacafeNL hosts: Jan Penninkhof and Twan van den Broek.

    €25.000 Per Machine: How Real-Time Data & AI are Reshaping the Factory Floor with Laurens and Jorrit from NTT DATA Business Solutions (S11E09, EN)

  5. Jun 15

    How NS built a decentralized event hub to monitor processes with Jeroen and Tom (S11E08, EN)

    Ever felt like your enterprise monitoring tools are telling you where an error is, but completely losing the plot on what business process is actually being blocked?In this episode of HANA Café NL, we sit down with Jeroen Bijvank and Tom de Visser from Dutch Railways (NS) to break down how they tackled this exact issue during the recent #VNSG #SAPBTP Hackathon. They created a Business Activity Monitoring, eBAM, solution that is used by both business and IT. Werken bij NS? Check deze vacature. https://www.werkenbijns.nl/vacatures/senior-sap-platform-technical-engineer-utrecht-utrecht-1263952 S11E08Your #hanacafeNL hosts: Jan Penninkhof and Twan van den Broek.

    How NS built a decentralized event hub to monitor processes with Jeroen and Tom (S11E08, EN)

  6. Jun 8

    SAP AI Intelligence Event Amsterdam: Voice Agents, ABAP Tools & AI Layers Explained (S11E03, EN)

    We recorded live from the SAP AI Intelligence Event hosted at the stunning Booking.com HQ in Amsterdam — a 3-day community-driven event that brought together SAP developers, AI practitioners, academics, and developer advocates from across Europe and beyond. Here's a taste of what we covered: AI Voice Agents in Healthcare — Ronald van der Looij (Versaia) shared how they're building AI agents to proactively manage medication reviews for elderly patients and reduce costly no-shows in mental health care. The ROI is real: one missed mental health appointment = €600 lost. The 4 Layers of AI — Evelien van der Hurk (CGI / former TU Denmark) broke down descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics — and why the last one could unlock 20%+ savings for enterprises. Plus a sharp warning on AI bias that had the room talking. APM for ABAP — Marc Bernard introduced apm.to, a package manager for ABAP developers. Think NPM, but for SAP. Live in weeks. ABAP is not dead! SAP Developer Advocates — A brilliant panel on when AI actually makes sense (spoiler: not everywhere), the future of SaaS, and how to avoid getting lost in the hype. The big takeaway? AI is not the solution for everything — but knowing WHERE it adds real value is the skill that matters now. Huge thanks to Robert Eijpe for organizing this incredible event, and to Booking.com, Eswelt, Conduct, SAP, Lemongrass, AWS, and NL4B for making it possible. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:12 Event setup with Robert Eijpe 00:12:07 Agents working with agents and saving money with Ronald van der Looij 00:24:02 4 layers of AI with Evelien van der Hurk 00:42:43 APM for ABAP with Marc Bernard 00:50:26 Round table with SAP Developer Advocates Nora, Kevin and Vitaliy and SAP Community Advocate Anne 01:04:44 Wrap up

    SAP AI Intelligence Event Amsterdam: Voice Agents, ABAP Tools & AI Layers Explained (S11E03, EN)

  7. Jun 1

    Can you implement high-impact AI if your business is still running on SAP ECC or an on-premise system? (S11E07, EN)

    Many organizations assume that cutting-edge Business AI is reserved strictly for the latest public cloud release. But the team at SOA People just proved otherwise, taking home both the VNSG SAP BTP Hackathon and the global SAP Innovation Award for their work with Promocean. In the latest episode of Hana Café NL, Hans van Peer, Tamas Szirtes, and Thomas Langhout break down Project Alfred—an AI-driven procurement control center that transformed Promocean's operational buying. Tune into the full episode here to listen to their technical deep dive, including how they bypassed early platform integration bugs and timeout limitations

    Can you implement high-impact AI if your business is still running on SAP ECC or an on-premise system? (S11E07, EN)

  8. Apr 20

    From Hackathon Concept to SAP App Store: How AI-Driven Development is Redefining Product Master Data (S11E06, EN)

    Can a hackathon project become a certified enterprise product? In the latest episode of HANA Café NNL, Twan van den Broek and Jan Penninkhof sit down with innovators Arun Krishnamoorthy and Hari Sreenivasalu from Aarini Consulting to discuss the evolution of Prodsphere—a product experience management solution born from an SAP BTP Hackathon. 🔹 The Digital Product Passport (DPP): Learn how they are staying ahead of 2027 EU regulations by building a dynamic system that generates product passports via QR codes—ensuring transparency on origin, recycling, and carbon footprint at the scan of a bottle. 🔹 Spec-Driven Development (SDDD) vs. "Vibe Coding": Arun shares a masterclass on their development philosophy. Instead of just prompting an AI and hoping for the best, they use high-quality specifications to generate code, run automated tests via Playwright, and keep a "human in the loop" to ensure enterprise-grade quality. 🔹 Natively Built on BTP: Discover why SAP Business Technology Platform was the only choice for scalability and security, utilizing SAP AI Core, CAP, and SAP Build Process Automation to orchestrate complex product workflows. 🔹 The Future of the Developer: A fascinating look at how the role of the developer is shifting from "code writer" to "code reviewer" and "spec architect," enabling developers to become true full-stack experts

    From Hackathon Concept to SAP App Store: How AI-Driven Development is Redefining Product Master Data (S11E06, EN)
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HANA Cafe Nederland, podcast over de SAP wereld. Samen met klanten / partners / ontwikkelaars bespreken we in het cafe het SAP nieuws. Van SAP Business Technology Platform, via S/4HANA, naar events en weer terug ;-)

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  • Creator
    Jan Penninkhof, Twan van den Broek
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    118
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