AI PLATFORMS
WALTER SUN
TITLE : GLOBAL HEAD OF AI COMPANY : SAP INDUSTRY : SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LOCATION : UNITED STATES
SAP ’ s Global Head of AI Walter Sun joined the business in September from Microsoft where he spent 18 years , most recently serving as its Vice President of Copilot Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business Applications .
provide strong context for the AI scenarios embedded in their solutions will have a significant advantage ,” Sun asserts . “ This is where SAP is in a unique position to deliver value to our customers , by leveraging our robust data model to build highly relevant AI business scenarios .
“ For over 50 years , business data has been moving through SAP systems . And today , thousands of businesses allow us to use their data – with all proprietary information removed – to build AI business models we can leverage to develop business scenarios across the entire SAP portfolio .”
Another clear SAP differentiator is its reputation for being a responsible custodian of its customers ’ sensitive data and mission-critical processes .
“ AI has the potential to unlock vast potential for society , businesses , and governments ,” Sun adds . “ But it could also create economic , political , and societal challenges , depending on how it is implemented and used . SAP is committed to running responsible AI built on leading ethics and data privacy standards .”
140 March 2024