Beyond SAP
Non-SAP Solutions
Custom applications, integrations and private AI, built by SAP specialists around how your business actually works.
Enterprise software for every sector
Not every business problem needs another SAP licence, and not every off-the-shelf tool fits the way you work. World Link Consulting designs and builds enterprise software for organisations in every sector, with the discipline of an SAP partner. Where your data lives in SAP, we connect to it securely through OData and APIs. Where it doesn't, we build the right solution for the job.
The challenge
The problems we solve
Most organisations know where time and money leak away. The hard part is fixing it without disrupting the business.
- 01Critical processes running on spreadsheets, email and manual handovers
- 02Off-the-shelf software that forces your teams to change how they work
- 03Disconnected systems and the same data captured twice
- 04Field and plant teams without fit-for-purpose mobile tools
- 05AI ambitions held back by data privacy and security concerns
Start with an assessment
We understand your needs before we write a line of code
Every assessment has a fixed scope, so you know exactly what you will receive before you commit.
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Requirements & process assessment
We map how the process works today, where it breaks and who it affects, then define what a better solution must do.
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Build, buy or extend assessment
An independent recommendation on whether to build custom, buy a product or use what SAP already offers. If SAP standard is the better answer, we will tell you.
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Integration readiness assessment
A review of your SAP and non-SAP systems, available OData services and APIs, security and data flows.
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AI readiness & sovereignty assessment
We identify high-value AI use cases, check data readiness, decide where models should run and plan for POPIA requirements.
What you receive
- Findings report
- Prioritised roadmap
- High-level estimate
- Optional clickable prototype
What we build
Tools that streamline how your business runs
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Workflow & approval apps
Replace paper, email and spreadsheets with traceable digital processes and clear approvals.
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Native mobile & field apps
Offline-capable apps for inspections, maintenance, audits and field service.
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Agentic AI & automation
AI agents that read documents, triage requests and take action within the rules you approve.
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Customer, supplier & employee portals
Secure self-service that reduces calls, emails and manual capturing.
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Dashboards & operational cockpits
Live, role-based views that turn operational data into decisions.
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APIs & integration
Reliable connections between SAP, cloud platforms and legacy systems.
Technologies we work with
- React
- Angular
- Vue.js
- Node.js
- .NET
- Python
- Java
- React Native
- Flutter
- SAPUI5 & Fiori
- REST & OData
- AWS
- Docker
- PostgreSQL
SAP integration
SAP when it fits. Beyond SAP when it doesn't.
Our solutions run alongside SAP, not inside it. We integrate through standard OData services, REST APIs and SAP Business AI Platform (BTP) services, so your SAP core stays clean and upgrade-ready while your users get tools designed around their work.
- Standard, supported SAP interfaces
- Security aligned to your SAP roles and authorisations
- No modifications to the SAP core
Private, sovereign AI
AI that keeps your data under your control
Our agentic AI solutions are private by design, built for organisations that cannot send sensitive data to public AI services.
You choose where it runs
Deploy on AWS, in a private cloud, or on your own infrastructure if required.
Your data stays yours
Your data is never used to train public AI models.
Every action is auditable
Agent actions are logged, so you can see what the AI did and why.
Built with POPIA in mind
Privacy and access controls are designed in from the start, supporting your POPIA compliance.
Delivery squads
The right team, ready to start immediately
We assemble a squad for every engagement: a project manager, a business analyst and developers covering web, mobile and integration, with UX and testing added as needed. Squads start immediately and scale as your project grows.
- Project managerOwns scope, timeline and reporting
- Business analystTurns needs into clear requirements
- DevelopersWeb, mobile, integration and AI
- UX & testingAdded as your project needs
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Discover
An assessment that sets scope, priorities and success measures.
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Prototype
A clickable prototype your users can test before the build begins.
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Build
Short, iterative sprints with a working release at the end of each one.
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Support
Hosting, monitoring, enhancements and user support after go-live.
Sectors
Built for the way your sector works
Mining & resources
Maintenance, safety inspections and production reporting
Manufacturing
Shop-floor apps, quality checks and stock visibility
Public sector
Citizen services, case management and auditable workflows
Financial services & insurance
Onboarding, claims and document automation
Retail & FMCG
Field sales, merchandising and store operations
Healthcare & pharmaceuticals
Compliance tracking, approvals and quality processes
Transport & logistics
Fleet checks, proof of delivery and dispatch tools
Showcase Coming soon
Plant Maintenance Cockpit
An agentic AI maintenance cockpit built on private, sovereign AI and designed for asset-intensive industries such as mining. It connects to SAP through OData when required.
Register interest- Agentic AI
- Sovereign & private
- SAP-connectable via OData
Why World Link Consulting
An SAP partner that builds beyond SAP
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SAP depth built in
We understand the system your business runs on, so what we build fits it.
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Honest advice
We recommend what is right for you, even when that is not a custom build.
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Director-led
Senior oversight on every engagement, from assessment to support.
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Private AI by design
Security, privacy and sovereignty from day one.
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Level 1 B-BBEE
Maximum procurement recognition for your organisation.
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Proven builders
Our own products show what we can deliver.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Something else on your mind? Ask us directly.
Do you only work with SAP clients?
No. We build solutions for organisations whether or not they run SAP. Where SAP is part of your landscape, our SAP expertise means the solution integrates properly from day one.
Can your apps connect to SAP?
Yes. We integrate with SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC through standard OData services and APIs, and through SAP Business AI Platform (BTP) services where that fits. Your SAP core stays clean and upgrade-ready.
Who owns the solution?
It depends on the engagement. Many of our solutions are offered on a subscription basis, where we host, maintain and improve the platform for you. Licensing terms are agreed upfront in your contract.
Where does our data sit when we use your AI solutions?
You choose: on AWS, in a private cloud, or on your own infrastructure if required. Your data is never used to train public AI models.
How quickly can a squad start?
Immediately. We assemble the project manager, business analyst and developers your project needs, and scale the team as the work grows.
Which technologies do you use?
We choose the stack that suits your environment, including React, Angular, Node.js, .NET, Python, React Native, Flutter and SAPUI5, hosted on AWS, a private cloud or your own servers.
Book an assessment
Tell us what you need to streamline
Share a little about your process or idea. A senior consultant will get back to you to discuss the best next step.