Especially where interfaces between systems tend to bring conflict potential, simple and fast solutions are needed to keep up with digital growth.This is the scenario where APIs (application programming interfaces) come into the picture as booster for the enterprises Digital Transformation journey. 

In other words, APIs enable different systems to communicate with each other quickly and seamlessly.

Low coding is a development method that greatly streamlines the creation of new digital applications. IT departments of companies using SAP can build any SAP Fiori app by creating APIs. With Low-code development, modern Restful API Layers can be built on top of existing Business Layers, enabling companies to maintain investments already made in digital transition.

Restful APIs represent the most widely used protocol. With an SAP-centric development platform located within the SAP architecture, IT departments can create ABAP-based REST microservices and automate the creation of REST APIs or other SAP artifacts. APIs also allow investments made in SAP to be maintained by making code extensions and application customizations available through SAPUI5 applications.

Thanks to Low Code development platforms such as Neptune DXP, integrating API services into medium and large SAP systems is a quick and easy process. The added value given by using the Neptune DXP platform is the cooperation of the two modules: Neptune SAP Edition and Neptune Open Edition (able to run on any server and connect to any ERP).

Neptune SAP Edition module acts as a general connector between the SAP Backend and any other system within the IT infrastructure, playing the role of an “API Factory”. 

Neptune Open Edition module, on the other hand, provides a portal/launchpad across the entire IT landscape. Open Edition’s standard interfaces also provide the ability to create controlled access to defined areas of your own system, such as Supplier Area or Business Partner Area, in order to foster interconnection within the entire enterprise ecosystem.

This new partnership will allow Neptune Software’s customers to build mobile, desktop, and web applications that are powered by Capacitor, a leading cross-platform mobile solution built and maintained by Ionic.

Although Ionic continues to support Cordova, creating its own Solution from scratch was essential to take advantage of the benefits brought by innovative tools, such as API engines, which were not yet available when Cordova was created.

The results have been extraordinary: in just a few months Capacitor has grown from a few hundred to 650,000 downloads per month. Capacitor’s thriving community offers its users an ever-expanding library of plugins and integrations. In addition, the platform holds the top spot in the rankings compiled by the “Latest State of JS Survey” as the best mobile development tool in terms of user satisfaction, surpassing React Native, Traditional native, Cordova, and many others.

In today’s connected environment, where customers expect to receive products and services quicker, and be provided with regular status updates, there is an increasing demand for real-time data to enable businesses to operate effectively.

The Analytics App eliminates the need to download and run reports from desktop computers, and instead generates live data from SAP to enable real-time metrics to be accessed and used to inform key operational decisions. These key insights ensure warehouse managers have visibility of activities including number of outbound deliveries scheduled and percentage of out-of-date inventory in the warehouse.

Having access to these metrics at the touch of a button, from any mobile device, will help operations teams ensure daily targets are met by being able to take prompt action to resolve any issues. The app features red, amber, and green status updates to highlight where current operational issues are, allowing resource to be deployed to key areas of focus to maximise productivity and ensure expected outputs are delivered.