Big solutions for small government organisations

⇨ Since 1988, Australian government agencies have successfully utilised SAP solutions to leverage advanced technology and best practices, benefiting both agencies and the populations they serve.

⇨ Implementation of SAP solutions, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning and SAP Analytics Cloud, has led to significant cost savings and efficiency improvements for agencies like ANSTO and Fire & Rescue NSW, showcasing their effectiveness in both large and smaller organisations.

⇨ The launch of an Australian sovereign cloud capability in 2023, along with a $10 billion annual investment in research and development by SAP, emphasises the commitment to support local growth, enhance public sector efficiency, and drive innovation through advanced technologies.

Since 1988, Australia’s government agencies have relied on SAP solutions, which have ensured that the agencies and the population they serve benefit from the latest technology and best practices.

Although SAP has worked closely with large government agencies in Australia and New Zealand, its solutions have also assisted smaller agencies with limited budgets in overcoming key challenges and achieving remarkable results.

For instance, Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) delivered more than $1m in projected savings in the first six months of implementing SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). The solution improved ANSTO’s product allocation and import scheduling and uncovered revenue opportunities worth $500,000.

In Australia’s New South Wales (NSW), Fire & Rescue NSW implemented SAP Analytics Cloud to unify data from multiple systems for new financial planning and management reporting processes. The project helped the agency automate and accelerate processes while shortening the delivery of its month-end reports by a week.

The agency now plans to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics to support its responsibilities towards the citizens of NSW. The implementation of SAP Analytics Cloud has also saved them over 20,000 hours of effort each fire season.

Cloud adoption supports local growth

Organisations like Fire & Rescue NSW are rapidly adopting cloud solutions in Australia and New Zealand. These give them rapid access to the latest technologies and support governments during national crises with fast turnarounds from the largest departments to the smallest regional councils.

SAP partners in Australia and New Zealand, like FAIR Consulting Group, DyFlex, and DalRae, support government organisations in delivering value, supporting energy transition growth and fostering innovation through integrated SAP solutions.

SAP launched an Australian sovereign cloud capability in 2023 to further support this growth. This service is now live for local clients that have specific local data hosting needs. Public sector investment in SAP solutions has also strengthened as it delivers benefits across the Australian economy through its latest updates in AI-powered technologies.

Finally, SAP’s $10b annual investment in research and development and deep expertise in the public sector have made public sector agencies more cost-effective while contributing to local economic growth.