For years, process modeling has been the foundation of business process transformation. Organizations documented how work gets done, captured expertise, and built repositories of process knowledge. But the world has changed.
Today, companies face constant disruption. Market conditions shift faster than ever; customer expectations continue to rise, and AI is redefining how organizations operate. In this environment, transformation is no longer a one-time initiative. It is a continuous capability.
To meet this challenge, process modeling itself must evolve.
That is why we are excited to announce the General Availability of the new SAP Signavio Process Modeler canvas.
The new canvas is now available to all customers, offering a completely reimagined modeling experience designed for the next generation of process transformation. Built from the ground up, it combines an intuitive user experience, embedded AI capabilities, and deep integration across SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite.
Why we rebuilt process modeling and how it’ll support you
Traditional process modeling tools were designed primarily for documentation. They helped organizations visualize and standardize processes but often required significant expertise and effort to create and maintain models.
As transformation has accelerated, organizations need more than documentation. They need tools that help teams collaborate, adapt faster, and connect process design to real business outcomes...
The new SAP Signavio Process Modeler canvas was created to address this shift.
Rather than simply updating an existing application, we reimagined the experience around three core principles:
Effortless by design
Modeling should feel natural, not complex.
The new canvas introduces a modern modeling engine, redesigned BPMN shapes, real-time collaboration capabilities, improved navigation, and a streamlined user experience that helps users focus on process improvement rather than tooling. Whether you're an experienced process analyst or a first-time contributor, creating and maintaining process models becomes faster and more intuitive.
Intelligent by default
No one should have to start from a blank canvas.
Embedded AI capabilities help accelerate modeling by generating process diagrams from text, providing intelligent suggestions, and assisting users throughout the modeling journey. As organizations increasingly adopt AI-powered ways of working, process modeling can now move from manual creation toward intelligent assistance and, ultimately, autonomous evolution.
Natively connected
Processes create the most value when they are part of a larger transformation ecosystem.
The new canvas is deeply integrated with SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite, connecting process design with governance, collaboration, transformation initiatives, and process insights. This creates a more connected and actionable view of transformation, enabling you to move seamlessly from designing processes to improving them.
What's available
The GA release introduces a range of innovations that make process modeling more collaborative, intelligent, and connected:
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- Modern cloud-native modeling canvas
- Real-time collaborative editing
- Enhanced BPMN experience and shape management
- AI-assisted modeling capabilities, including text-to-process
- Intelligent auto-suggestions and process generation support
- Integrated navigation across SAP Signavio applications
- Improved repository and attribute management
- Lifecycle management capabilities and governance controls
- Deep connectivity across the SAP Signavio portfolio, such as with SAP Signavio Process Transformation Suite and SAP Signavio Process Intelligence
Together, these capabilities help organizations reduce modeling effort, improve consistency, accelerate adoption, and create greater business value from their process investments.
Your next steps
Process modeling has always been the starting point of transformation. With the new SAP Signavio Process Modeler canvas, it becomes an accelerator for what's next.
Please note: The new canvas is off by default at General Availability. Administrators must explicitly activate the capability, assign user groups, and turn on navigation visibility before anyone can see or use it. This gives workspace admins full control over the rollout timeline and training readiness. Download the activation handbook for the full setup process.
Ready to see the solution in action? Book your personalized demo today.
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