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Extend SAP. Protect the Core.
Build agile applications without adding complexity to the SAP core.
The challenge
Business Differentiation Can Become Core Debt
Custom code in the wrong layer
Custom requirements implemented without extension classification, and legacy modifications tightly coupled to SAP releases.
Fragmented UX and duplicated logic
User experiences fragmented across transactions and tools, manual steps outside governed applications, and duplicated business logic across custom solutions.
Inconsistent security and lifecycle
Security and authorization models designed inconsistently, insufficient automated testing and lifecycle controls, and applications delivered without production support readiness.
Sustainable extension requires the right placement, programming model, integration pattern and lifecycle for every requirement.
How we help
Build Differentiation in the Right Layer
We translate business requirements into maintainable applications and extensions aligned with SAP architecture principles.
Extension Discovery and Design
Business requirement definition, fit-to-standard and gap analysis, extension classification, user journey and experience design, and solution architecture and backlog.
Side-by-Side Applications
SAP Business AI Platform application architecture, Cloud Application Programming Model solutions, service and domain design, SAP and third-party integration, and scalable deployment patterns.
SAP-Aligned Development
ABAP Cloud and released API patterns, SAP Fiori application experiences, SAP Build low-code and pro-code delivery, event and workflow extensions, and reusable components and services.
Quality and Security
Identity and authorization design, secure development practices, an automated testing strategy, code quality and architecture reviews, and data protection and auditability.
Application Lifecycle
CI/CD and transport strategy, environment and configuration management, monitoring and support readiness, documentation and knowledge transfer, and product roadmap and continuous enhancement.
Business benefits
Applications Built for Sustainable Change
Faster Business Innovation
Deliver targeted capabilities without waiting for major core releases.
Lower Upgrade Impact
Decoupled extensions reduce conflicts during SAP updates and transformation.
Better User Adoption
Role-based applications simplify work and bring information into one experience.
Reusable Business Services
Shared logic and APIs reduce duplication across future solutions.
Stronger Engineering Quality
Security, testing and lifecycle practices improve reliability.
Long-Term Flexibility
Modern programming models preserve choices as SAP architecture evolves.
Methodology
From Business Need to Product
Five phases from discovery to a managed business product.
- 01
Discover
Define users, outcomes, process gaps, constraints and success measures.
- 02
Classify
Determine whether to configure, embed, extend side-by-side or redesign the requirement.
- 03
Design
Create the architecture, user experience, security model, integration and delivery backlog.
- 04
Build
Develop iteratively with testing, quality controls and stakeholder feedback.
- 05
Operate
Release, monitor, support and evolve the extension as a managed business product.
Engagement scenarios
Extensions for Differentiated Processes
Custom Business Application
Create a role-based application for requirements not covered by standard SAP.
Workflow and Approval Extension
Coordinate decisions and tasks across SAP and external stakeholders.
Legacy Custom-Code Replacement
Move valuable capabilities away from modifications and obsolete frameworks.
Unified User Experience
Combine information and actions from multiple systems in a focused application.
Extension Factory
Establish reusable architecture, engineering standards and delivery governance.
Why Global Core Technologies
Why Organizations Choose Global Core Technologies
Clean-Core by Design
Every solution begins with explicit placement and decoupling decisions.
Full-Stack SAP Capability
We combine process, UX, development, integration, security and operations expertise.
Product Mindset
Extensions are designed for adoption, lifecycle and measurable business value.
Engineering Discipline
Architecture reviews, testing and delivery automation protect quality.
Flexible Delivery
We can build independently or work with internal and partner development teams.
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