In this episode of 'Get Underway with the Beam,' Ray Russ, Director of Enterprise Applications for Beam, and Steve Parks, head of Public Cloud at Beam, discuss key highlights from the Sapphire 2024 conference in Orlando. They delve into SAP's clarified definitions of public versus private cloud and the distinct roles of 'Grow with SAP' and 'Rise with SAP'. The conversation also touches on the innovations in AI and Microsoft integrations, including real-time collaboration features with Teams, and the anticipated developments in public cloud offerings. The episode concludes with notes on public cloud's role in sustainability efforts and upcoming features such as Concur Expense Management. 

00:00 Welcome and Introductions 

00:46 Event Highlights and Key Takeaways 

01:48 SAP's Public vs. Private Cloud Clarification 

03:02 Customer Implementation Insights 

04:51 Innovations in Public Cloud 

07:01 Microsoft Partnership and Integrations 

08:17 Closing Remarks and Farewell 

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