What Are Joule AI Agents?

Beyond Automation: How Joule AI Agents Enhance Your Experience

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SAP Brings AI Agents to ERP: Meet Joule, Your New Business Assistant

Have you ever imagined an AI agent inside your ERP system, not just answering questions, but actually getting real work done? SAP has brought this vision to life with Joule AI Agents—AI-powered helpers now embedded within SAP Cloud ERP, transforming how businesses automate and integrate their processes.

As someone passionate about technology and business innovation, I’m thrilled to be collaborating with SAP to share the exciting developments happening right now. Embedding AI directly into ERP systems unlocks tremendous value, streamlining operations, boosting productivity, and delivering insights faster than ever before.

What Exactly Are Joule AI Agents?

Joule AI Agents aren’t your typical chatbots. They’re intelligent, proactive assistants that interact naturally with users to perform tasks, make decisions, and automate workflows—all directly inside SAP ERP. They use real-time business data, meaning every decision and action is not only informed but highly relevant.

But what truly sets Joule apart is its ability to connect across multiple apps and platforms, both within and beyond the SAP ecosystem.

How Joule AI Agents Work in Practice:

Here’s a breakdown of Joule’s powerful capabilities:

1. Direct Access to Real-Time Business Data

Unlike generic AI solutions that operate in isolation, Joule Agents pull from your own SAP business data. Imagine your AI assistant instantly analyzing your latest sales figures or current inventory data to make informed recommendations. That’s the power of direct data access.

2. They Connect Beyond SAP

Joule doesn’t limit you—it integrates effortlessly with popular non-SAP applications like Microsoft Outlook, Copilot, SAP Ariba, and others. This means you can automate complex, multi-platform tasks, breaking down silos and improving cross-team collaboration.

3. Over 1,300 Pre-built Automation Skills

With more than 1,300 automation skills available right out of the box, Joule AI Agents cover a vast range of business areas, from finance and HR to sales and IT. Tasks that once required hours of manual effort can now be done automatically—freeing your team to focus on strategic activities.

4. Build Your Own AI Agents—No Coding Required

The best part? You don’t need coding experience to use Joule. With Joule Studio, anyone on your team can create custom AI agents tailored precisely to your business needs. It’s AI made accessible and useful for everyone.

These aren’t just incremental improvements—they’re game-changing results that demonstrate how much AI can enhance operational performance.

As businesses continue to evolve, embedding AI within your ERP isn’t just about staying competitive—it’s about future-proofing your operations. Joule AI Agents mark an exciting step forward, making ERP systems smarter, faster, and more connected than ever.

I’d love to hear your thoughts—how could Joule transform your business? Let’s discuss!