First Sip, Then SAP

Document Intelligence between the lines

In this episode of First sip, then SAP, host Willem-Jan Slock is joined by Amista experts Wim Tindemans and Jan Maenhaut to explore the world of Document Intelligence. They discuss how organizations are drowning in documents, while the real challenge is making the information inside them usable. From AI-powered understanding and smarter search to reducing manual work and hidden costs, this episode uncovers how document processes impact efficiency, risk, and competitiveness. A practical conversation on turning document chaos into valuable business insight. ...By reading between the lines!

Lessons from FRoSTA's SAP transformation

In this episode of First Sip, then SAP, we sit down with Lucas Dreger (FRoSTA) to explore the real story behind their SAP transformation journey. From ECC to S/4HANA and beyond! What started as a technical migration quickly became something bigger: building a future-proof digital backbone with SAP BTP. But not without lessons learned along the way. From underestimating the importance of a solid foundation to rethinking how to scale for the future, this conversation goes beyond theory. It’s an honest look at what works, what doesn’t, and what FRoSTA would do differently today. 💡 Expect practical insights on: * Why you shouldn’t rush into BTP without a clear structure * How to balance quick wins with long-term thinking * The role of people, not just technology, in transformation * And how to prepare your landscape for what’s next (including AI) Start smart, not fast!

The burning questions about AI

In this episode of First Sip, then SAP, SAP Mentors Tom Cenens and Wouter Lemaire discuss the burning questions around AI.  They explain why many companies struggle to turn AI into real value, and how that led them to develop a new AI approach that connects structured data with unstructured information like documents.  The result: AI that understands real business context and delivers practical insights.

To BTP or not to BTP?

🎙️ Episode 14: To BTP or not to BTP? Grab your coffee and get ready for a deep dive into SAP’s Business Technology Platform (BTP)!  No, 'Clean Core' is not just a marketing tagline. But what does it really mean? And how do you prepare a BTP implementation? Hosted by Jeroen Baetens, Business Development Manager at Amista, together with Michiel Neefs, Technology & Integration Division Director and Sandesh Kurumella, Lead of Integration, this is your perfect next sip of BTP. Want to learn more about SAP BTP? 🔗 Check out our website: https://www.amista.com/solutions/sap-business-technology-platform/

Van ERP tot digitale showroom: bouwen aan één geïntegreerd geheel

In deze aflevering van First Sip, then SAP gaat Roeland Keppens in gesprek met Geert Landuyt, IT-verantwoordelijke bij Royal Botania. Samen nemen ze je mee achter de schermen van een merk waar design, luxe en technologie elkaar versterken. Royal Botania investeerde de voorbije jaren sterk in digitale transformatie, niet als doel op zich, maar als hefboom voor een betere klantenbeleving en internationale groei. Van SAP Business One als stabiele ERP-ruggengraat tot een volledig geïntegreerd digitaal ecosysteem met PIM, klantenportaal, 3D-configuraties en een unieke digitale showroom: alles vertrekt vanuit één consistente flow. Geert deelt open hoe IT bij Royal Botania evolueerde van ondersteunende functie naar strategische enabler, welke keuzes onderweg het verschil maakten en waar de grootste lessen zaten. Ook toekomstige trends zoals AI, digitale inspiratie en verdere integratie komen aan bod. Een inspirerend praktijkverhaal voor IT-verantwoordelijken, digitale leiders en bedrijven die technologie willen inzetten om hun merk en klantbeleving naar een hoger niveau te tillen.