First Sip, Then SAP

This episode, we dive into the world of digital integration, intelligent workplace design and AI‑driven innovation. And we’re doing that with a very special guest: Robert van Bentum. With a strong background in integration platforms — including his previous role at Boomi — Robert is now contributing his expertise at Koninklijke Ahrend, an international leader in sustainable office furniture and workplace solutions.
Very strong, practical insights from someone who was at both sides of the desk!

In this episode of First sip, then SAP, host Willem-Jan Slock is joined by Amista experts Wim Tindemans and Jan Maenhaut to explore the world of Document Intelligence.
They discuss how organizations are drowning in documents, while the real challenge is making the information inside them usable. From AI-powered understanding and smarter search to reducing manual work and hidden costs, this episode uncovers how document processes impact efficiency, risk, and competitiveness.
A practical conversation on turning document chaos into valuable business insight. ...By reading between the lines!

In this episode of First Sip, then SAP, we sit down with Lucas Dreger (FRoSTA) to explore the real story behind their SAP transformation journey. From ECC to S/4HANA and beyond!

What started as a technical migration quickly became something bigger: building a future-proof digital backbone with SAP BTP. But not without lessons learned along the way.

From underestimating the importance of a solid foundation to rethinking how to scale for the future, this conversation goes beyond theory. It’s an honest look at what works, what doesn’t, and what FRoSTA would do differently today.

💡 Expect practical insights on:
Why you shouldn’t rush into BTP without a clear structure
How to balance quick wins with long-term thinking
The role of people, not just technology, in transformation
And how to prepare your landscape for what’s next (including AI)

Start smart, not fast!

In this episode of First Sip, then SAP, SAP Mentors Tom Cenens and Wouter Lemaire discuss the burning questions around AI. 
They explain why many companies struggle to turn AI into real value, and how that led them to develop a new AI approach that connects structured data with unstructured information like documents. 
The result: AI that understands real business context and delivers practical insights.

🎙️ Episode 14: To BTP or not to BTP?
Grab your coffee and get ready for a deep dive into SAP’s Business Technology Platform (BTP)! 
No, 'Clean Core' is not just a marketing tagline. But what does it really mean? And how do you prepare a BTP implementation?
Hosted by Jeroen Baetens, Business Development Manager at Amista, together with Michiel Neefs, Technology & Integration Division Director and Sandesh Kurumella, Lead of Integration, this is your perfect next sip of BTP.
Want to learn more about SAP BTP? 🔗 Check out our website: https://www.amista.com/solutions/sap-business-technology-platform/