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Defence and Security

Integrate the mindset of an intelligent enterprise with network-centric defence and security principles.

In a crisis, people come first

Defence and security is on the frontline for support and management, and departments and agencies are continually reviewing opportunities to be more present and responsive. SAP hopes to help with some of these resources.

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Increasing demands will require coordinated readiness

By 2025, defence and security organisations will face greater risk, complexity, and diversity, as well as dynamic change in economics and budgets. This shift will create network-centric operations driven by data and analytics. 

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SAP Road Map for Defence and Security

Foster cognitive and physical superiority by adopting tailored and fully integrated intelligent solutions.

Current release highlights

  • Migration to consistent platform configuration models
  • Dashboards driven by analytical insights to empower executives
  • Solution models based on predictive analytics capabilities
  • Engagement applications for service members

Upcoming innovations

  • Simplified processes that engage the user across all channels
  • Extended reach of information with artificial intelligence
  • Real-time invoice payment and settlement with machine learning
  • Embedded technology into the service member experience to capture feedback

Future plans

  • Increase defence and security insights and enable visionary adaptations
  • Provide transformative technologies that extend intelligence and maximise resource utilisation
  • Increase troop effectiveness through artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning
  • Integrate oversight with access to executive dashboards 

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22 %

increase in asset productivity savings when equipment effectiveness is calculated on key assets and facilities.

SAP Performance Benchmarking

54 %

reduction in unplanned downtime when asset management metrics are standardised and benchmarked.

SAP Performance Benchmarking

Operationalize agile, digital defence tactics in an ambiguous, uncertain world

Meet dynamic defence needs by managing operational readiness with agility, centralise operator points of view in strategic decision-making, and connect an end-to-end digital defence network through collaborative and secure operations.

Find defence and security solutions tailored to your needs

Enable mission and combat readiness with integrated national security solutions that support logistics, improve procurement, and coordinate maintenance.

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What are analysts and experts saying about trends in defence and security?

The defence environment around the world is rapidly changing

Explore the policies, practices, and trends affecting the defence budgets and strategies of the 50 nations whose budgets total over 95% of global defence spending.

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The X's and O's of intelligent defence forces

Consider how X-data and O-data can enable our military leaders with new and innovative ways to measure overall readiness before making mission-critical deployment decisions.

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