How to Make Gen AI Work for You

By -Srinija Potnuru

Hey!

Srinija here—I’m part of the team at Tek Analytics. Lately, I’ve been diving deep into Generative AI—reading up, watching demos, and, honestly, the coolest part? Seeing it come to life in the work we’re doing with our clients. Between helping businesses get started and watching my team work their magic, I’ve learned a lot.

It’s everywhere right now, right? Feels like everyone’s talking about how AI is going to change business forever. And from what I’ve seen—it’s not just talk.

And honestly? It’s true. AI is changing the game. I’ve seen it firsthand.
But… (and this is a big but), getting AI to work in your business? That part’s not always so simple.

I’ve had many conversations where people tell me:
“Srinija, we know we need AI, but we don’t know where to start.”
Or, “We tried a small AI project, and it kind of worked… but now what?”
And, of course, “How do we make sure we don’t screw up the security or break some compliance rule?”

If any of this sounds familiar—you are not alone. I see it all the time.

 

What I’ve Noticed – The Real Struggles with Generative AI

From everything I’ve read, watched, and experienced through my work, I’ve noticed that most businesses run into the same roadblocks when it comes to AI.

The first is just figuring out what to do with it.
AI is this big, exciting thing, and everyone’s talking about it. But when it’s time to apply it to your business, you can get stuck. It’s like, “Okay, cool… but what problem is AI actually going to solve for us?” I’ve seen companies go all-in on AI tools without a plan, and they end up frustrated because it didn’t really make a difference.

Then, there’s the part where you try AI in one area, and it works… kind of.
Maybe you automate a task here or streamline a process there. It’s great—but it’s just that one thing. I’ve seen businesses get stuck in this “pilot phase” where AI is only helping in one corner of the company. They want to scale it up, but connecting AI to all their systems—especially the older ones—feels like trying to mix oil and water.

And honestly? Data and security worries are huge.
This one comes up in every single meeting. “How do we protect our data? What if we accidentally share something sensitive? Are we even allowed to do this under our industry rules?” I’ve seen businesses hesitate to move forward with AI just because they’re nervous about getting it wrong—and I don’t blame them.

 

How We Make AI Actually Work – What We Do at Tek Analytics

This is exactly why, at Tek Analytics, we’ve built a way to help businesses get AI working—without the confusion or guesswork.

We don’t just throw some AI tools at you and say, “Good luck!” We collaborate with you, side by side.

The first thing we always do is sit down and talk—really talk. We call it our AI Innovation Clinic, but honestly, it’s more like a brainstorming session. We dig into what’s working in your business, what’s not, and where AI can help. I’ve had so many of those “Oh, we didn’t even think of that!” moments in these chats.

Once we know what’s right for you, we help you get started—properly.
I’ve seen businesses rush into AI, skip the basics, and hit roadblocks later. That’s why we created AI Jump Start—to set up secure, compliant AI solutions that work with your team and systems, from day one.

And when you’re ready to scale? We’ve got you.
With AI Elevate, we help you move from a few small wins to AI powering your business. We will automate more, fine-tune your models, and make sure AI is driving real, long-term value—without the headaches.

Oh, and this is the part we’re really excited about—we’ve just launched our Rapid Deployment Solutions!
Sometimes you need AI up and running fast. We get that. These solutions are designed to get you started quickly, so you can see results in weeks—not months—without cutting corners on security or quality. We have already seen how much of a game-changer this can be, and I can’t wait to see what it does for more businesses like yours.

 

Why I Think We’re Different

One thing I’ve noticed that really sets us apart at Tek Analytics is that we don’t do this cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all AI stuff.
Every business is different, and we get that. We make sure whatever AI solution we’re helping you with fits into your business, with your people, and your systems.

Plus—this is a big one—we take governance and security seriously. We’re not just excited about AI; we’re also the people making sure you’re staying compliant and not putting your data at risk.
I’ve seen businesses underestimate this part, and it can cause major headaches later. We make sure you don’t have to worry about that.

 

Let’s Chat?

So yeah, AI can be overwhelming—I get it. But it doesn’t have to be.
With the right approach (and the right partner), it can be pretty smooth—and, honestly, kind of exciting.

If you’re curious, or even if you’re just feeling stuck and want to bounce around some ideas, let’s talk. I’m always happy to share what I’ve seen work.

And if you want to check out more about how we help businesses with Generative AI, here’s the link:
Tek Analytics Generative AI Services

Solving Legacy BI Headaches for a Global Distributor

By – Merri Beckfield

From my vantage points, I have the privilege of observing organizations at varying points in their journey to data insights.   And for SAP customers who have been waiting for the right moment for SAP Datasphere, there is now a focus on starting the journey.

Today, I’d like to share a bit about the journey of a supply chain management and logistics solutions provider who went all in on modernizing their SAP BI solutions.

 

THE PROBLEM

When we first started together, they were an SAP ECC shop with an on-premises, legacy BW data warehouse solution with over 500 BEX queries.  Users were sourcing data from a variety of systems for reporting and decision making.  On the front end, SAP Business Objects and Tableau were in the mix.    This is certainly a very common scenario.

With their legacy BI solution, the organization was facing some common challenges. They were struggling to achieve the necessary speed and cost-effective storage needed for their operations. Additionally, the lack of integration resulted in the loss of SAP context for data stored in third-party databases, further complicating their data management efforts.

 

THE SOLUTION

To overcome the challenges, together we came up with a strategy and plan to seize-the-moment with an upcoming S/4 implementation.  Rather than rework the legacy BI solutions to fit S/4 into the picture, the team took the opportunity to replace the existing BI solution with an all-in move to SAP Datasphere.  To mitigate risk, a “joint success plan” was put into place which laid out a phased migration (with a pilot) approach.  This allowed the team to work in an agile fashion, apply learnings along the way, and reap some business benefits along the way.

This all involved fully implementing a 3-tier Datasphere landscape, along with BW bridge.  To be honest, we learned a few things about BW bridge (and its limitations) along the way! The data and data flows were fully migrated from BW to Datasphere in a manner that allowed us to take advantage of the work previously done in BW (why reinvent the wheel?).  Security was fully integrated into the new solution.  The queries for the front end were updated to the new solution. And a data lake solution was put into place for cost-effective data storage.

 

THE RESULTS

At the end of the day, the outcome was a solution that provided:

  • Enhanced agility and scalability vs. their prior solution.
  • Streamlined data access by integrating SAP and non-SAP data sources
  • Real-time integration implemented to S/4 Hana for faster time to insight.

Ready to move your data strategy forward and unlock the potential of SAP Datasphere? This client success story is just one example of how we help businesses modernize their data architectures, streamline operations, and drive faster decision-making.

Let us help you achieve the same success! Contact us today to discuss how we can support your migration to SAP Datasphere.   Contact TEK – Tek Digital Transformations