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SAP exceeded financial expectations for 2024, achieving significant growth in cloud backlog and revenue, enhanced by strong AI integration.

SAP's new loyalty management solution aims to improve customer engagement and loyalty for retailers and CPG brands, launching in 2025.

Disputes over access to court filings are delaying Groundswell's lawsuit regarding the Army's $1 billion contract to Accenture.

Customers need to pace their transition to SAP Rise based on their readiness rather than SAP's timeline.

SAP introduces sovereign cloud capabilities in the UK, ensuring data processing within the country's borders, enhancing security and compliance for targeted sectors.

SAP is regaining control and making strategic investments in AI development, but delays in S/4HANA migration present challenges.

SAP's RISE with SAP tiered pricing can lead to significant savings when purchasing excess licenses rather than buying only what is needed.

SAP integrates with Gainsight and ChannelEngine to enhance customer experience and e-commerce opportunities for enterprise-level customers.

HanaHaus co-working space and Blue Bottle Coffee in Palo Alto are closing permanently due to a strategic realignment by SAP.

SAP's CRM and CX solutions enhance digital engagement and streamline sales processes through advanced features and automation.

SAP raised its 2025 operating profit ambition by €200 million due to efficiency gains from its AI-focused restructuring program.

Experienced leader to head new SAP AI business unit

SAP extends AI capabilities within its CX offering.

SAP is heavily focusing on generative AI and integration with major technology providers like Microsoft and Amazon.

SAP failed to impress analysts with the introduction of AI features at its annual event.

SAP positions itself as open source-friendly but faces community skepticism due to alignment with its interests.

SAP customers should be cautious when choosing infrastructure support for ERP software to avoid long-term risks and higher total cost of ownership (TCO).

SAP has set a 2027 deadline to migrate from ECC ERP to S/4HANA, facing challenges with complex migrations and user readiness.