As an integral part of SAP’s global development network, SAP Labs India has been pivotal in driving cloud adoption in India. Since its establishment 25 years ago, SAP Labs India has significantly contributed to SAP’s global Research and Development, responsible for a substantial 40% of the overall efforts. The new campus in Devanahalli will only further enhance this role, promising to generate around 15,000 new jobs in the sector and help sustain the ongoing digital transformation in India.

As the pandemic continues to reshape the global work environment, the SAP vision anticipates the future of work to be deeply tied to digital innovation. The new Devanahalli campus will be more than just a physical workplace – it is designed to be an innovation hub where the power of SAP’s technology can be harnessed to create transformative solutions. Leveraging the rich talent pool in Bangalore, the new campus aims to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, which will drive the development of cutting-edge solutions in the cloud and enterprise software space.

A Groundbreaking Ceremony Paves the Way for Sustainable SAP Vision

The inauguration ceremony of the Devanahalli campus was graced by the presence of Sindhu Gangadharan, MD and SVP, SAP Labs India, Mohammed Anzy, Chief Operating Officer, SAP Labs India, and Roshan Gowda, Regional Head, Global Real Estate and Facilities – APJ & Greater China, SAP. This significant event saw the SAP vision evolving into reality, with the groundbreaking of the state-of-the-art campus.

Demonstrating the tangible implementation of SAP’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the new campus will spread across a vast 41.07 acres, incorporating sustainable design elements to minimize its environmental footprint. The state-of-the-art facility will house up to 15,000 employees and is intended to operate as a Net Zero, Water Positive, and Carbon Neutral entity.

Moreover, the SAP vision encompasses not just technological growth but also the well-being and inclusivity of its employees. With this in mind, the new campus has been designed to keep the employee experience central to its operations.

“We are elated at the commencement of construction work and can’t wait to further elevate people’s experiences at SAP with this new campus,” Gangadharan said.

A Long-term Commitment to India and Karnataka

The initiation of the construction process of this new campus coincides with SAP Labs India’s 25th anniversary, reflecting the enduring relationship between SAP and Karnataka. The first phase of the facility is expected to be operational by 2025, further cementing SAP’s commitment to India and to Karnataka.

The new campus symbolizes not only the successful partnership of SAP with Karnataka over the past quarter-century but also the bright future of this relationship, which promises to drive innovation and job creation in the region. This exciting development underlines the crucial role SAP Labs India plays in the larger global SAP ecosystem and its dedication to contributing significantly to the digital revolution in India.

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Following SAP CEO Bill McDermott’s announcement to double down in China, Concur is building integrated spend management solutions specific to the Chinese market. Chinese companies can face difficulties managing travel and expenses when dealing with overseas providers. The new development centre will integrate with SAP Concur global development capabilities, streamlining the local user experience.

SAP Concur’s Vice President of Mobile Product Management and Strategy, Deepak Seth, said:

“China is a growth market and a leader in mobile innovation with tremendous opportunities for SAP Concur. The investment in the China Development Center is aligned with our focus and commitment to continuously drive innovation and deliver completely connected spend management solutions tailored to local market requirements. We look forward to expanding our product and service offerings to better serve Chinese companies operating both locally and abroad, and help their businesses run at their best.”

Working with local and global partners while integrating with Concur’s global development means that Chinese companies can engage globally in previously problematic ways. For example, the leading Chinese online travel agency, Ctrip Corporate has seen major success, even more so since integrating with Tencent’s Chinese social media platform, WeChat. By further integrating with Ctrip, Concur is streamlining the end-to-end travel experience by simplifying pre-trip approval, expense management and bookings.

Jeff Lam, SAP Concur General Manager, Greater China, said:

“More and more companies in China are looking for ways to gain better visibility on their corporate spend and bring data from different sources into one view.  SAP Concur is committed to helping companies implement intelligent spend management by integrating intelligent technologies, such as machine learning and advanced analytics, coupled with a broad ecosystem and network, to give customers access to a clear, unified view of their business spending with actionable insights.  Following the establishment of the China Development Center, we are better positioned to collaborate with our partners to deliver best-in-class intelligent spend management solutions to support companies in China operated locally and globally.”

For more insight into the development centre and SAP Concur in China, read the press release here.

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