Application Workplace Based on SAP

The editorial cockpit enables easy creation, editing, and release of information objects. These are based on functional information types. In addition to the VANTAiO standard information types, custom information types can be defined. Information objects are kept in two versions – a working version and a published live version. Publication takes place specifically for each information type, optionally via an approval workflow that can be adapted to individual needs.

Employees need a central yet flexible interface to efficiently consume, search, and use relevant messages according to their individual needs. The configurable information cockpit serves as a central overview for end users to display messages, including various display variants, search, filter, and personalization functions. The information displayed and the functions of the cockpit can be configured to company-specific requirements. The cockpit can be integrated into different frontends such as SAP Work Zone Standard, SAP Work Zone Advanced, Microsoft Teams, or SAP Enterprise Portal. On request, multiple cockpits can also be set up to specifically address different business use cases within the company.

Important messages should be visible immediately upon entry and clearly distinguished from other notices. Header News enables the prominent placement of relevant or mandatory information in the Work Zone header and differs functionally from classic notifications. Optionally, the display at portal startup can be made mandatory. This brings particularly important content visually into the focus of users.

Media Management enables the central management of images, videos, and documents. It ensures structured storage, size control, and direct integration into information objects. Optionally, it can be reviewed whether existing media asset management systems should be connected.

The administration component controls system configuration, permissions, and the management of information structures. It forms the basis for target-group-specific delivery of content as well as for the control of role and approval concepts. It also enables the management of multiple cockpits and system parameters within a client structure.

Messages and content should be available in a central location, but at the same time also appear in the respective work area, business context, and taking individual user settings into account. The Dynamic Content Collection Card enables rule-based and configurable content queries with different display variants based on the VANTAiO Query Language (VQL). Content can thus be played out depending on context on different pages. The software component is specifically optimized for the SAP Work Zone Standard Edition. The benefit lies in targeted, flexible, and context-related provision of information while maintaining high reusability of content.

With the VANTAiO Headless Query Language (VQL), the iNFOHUB provides a flexible query language to deliver content in a structured and rule-based manner. Via the iNFOHUB Frontend API, external frontends can also access content outside SAP environments. This supports an open, integration-capable architecture for the widest variety of application scenarios.

Companies need the ability to flexibly integrate information objects into different frontends, applications, and platforms. The API library provides a universal interface base for this, allowing individual frontends such as SAPUI5 Cards, widgets, or freestyle displays to be developed. On this basis, information objects can also be embedded into SAP business applications, intranets, or HR portals. The API can be addressed from both SAP and non-SAP platforms. The benefit lies in high integration flexibility, support for individual interface concepts, and cross-system use of information objects

Companies often need to make important messages and content visible beyond traditional workplace systems, for example on large-format TV devices or media screens in entrance areas, lounge zones, or production environments. This output format enables the central provision of content on connected devices without having to capture content twice. Content is maintained directly via the editorial cockpit or automatically connected through interfaces. Device management is centralized in the administration area. Only a Raspberry Pi or mini-PC is required for on-site playback. This efficiently provides employees with important information as they walk by, while the ongoing maintenance effort for TV output remains low.