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SAP Build: An AI-First Enterprise Development Platform

Publisher IDC
Published Apr 06, 2026
Length 17 Pages
SKU # IDC21084359

Description

This IDC Market Perspective examines SAP Build's role in the developer tools landscape and argues that SAP Build is a distinct AI-first platform for enterprise development. It unifies pro-code, low-code, and agent-driven development with embedded AI, business context, governance, and native SAP integration. This approach helps enterprises modernize processes, scale AI, and maintain control and compliance."SAP Build reflects an important shift in enterprise development. It brings pro-code, low-code, and agent-driven development together within a single governed environment and treats AI as a core part of the development model rather than as an added feature. This approach matters because enterprises now need development platforms that support speed, control, and business context at the same time. For SAP-centric organizations, SAP Build stands out because it pairs AI-first development capabilities with direct access to enterprise processes, data, and governance. Its openness to external tools also positions it as a compelling option for organizations that operate across SAP and non-SAP systems." — Arnal Dayaratna, vice president, Software Development, IDC

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17 Pages

Executive Snapshot

Key takeaways

Recommendation actions

New Market Developments and Dynamics

Introduction

AI-first development

IDC's Point of View

SAP Build as an AI-first development platform

Native AI and agent development

Openness to external AI tools and agents

Business-aware context for agents

Persistent memory and agent mining

Intent-driven development across paradigms

Unified development paradigm

Enterprise governance through shared platform services

Unified governance across all artifact types

Shared services as the delivery mechanism

Operational outcomes: Confidence to scale AI-first development

SAP Build as the platform of choice for SAP-centric customers

Direct integration with SAP applications

Curated, governed SAP Data Foundation

Strategic advantage for SAP environments

Conclusion

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