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<li>SAP launched SAP Business Data Cloud, a unified SaaS solution integrating structured and unstructured data, enhanced by Databricks' advanced AI and machine learning capabilities through a new offering, SAP Databricks. </li>
<li>SAP Business Data Cloud replaces SAP Datasphere and combines components like SAP Business Warehouse and SAP Analytics Cloud to address data silos and support AI-driven processes across business functions. </li>
<li>The partnership with Databricks enhances SAP's AI capabilities, improving access to unstructured data for GenAI applications and supporting SAP’s AI copilot, Joule, with plans to implement 400 AI use cases.</li>
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SAP launched SAP Business Data Cloud, a unified SaaS solution integrating structured and unstructured data, enhanced by Databricks' advanced AI and machine learning capabilities through a new offering, SAP Databricks. 
SAP Business Data Cloud replaces SAP Datasphere and combines components like SAP Business Warehouse and SAP Analytics Cloud to address data silos and support AI-driven processes across business functions. 
The partnership with Databricks enhances SAP's AI capabilities, improving access to unstructured data for GenAI applications and supporting SAP’s AI copilot, Joule, with plans to implement 400 AI use cases.


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<li>FY 2025 guidance exceeds previous expectations, with cloud revenues expected to grow 26-28%, and profit to rise 26-30%. Cloud revenues are expected to reach 70% by 2027. </li>
<li>SAP optimises its cloud offerings and Opex, with a focus on driving long-term growth through its 'land and expand' strategy and AI. Recent senior appointments aim to support operational efficiency. </li>
<li>SAP expands AI capabilities, with 50% of deals involving AI use cases. It is aiming to enhance AI agents while positioning itself to benefit from lower AI costs.</li>
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FY 2025 guidance exceeds previous expectations, with cloud revenues expected to grow 26-28%, and profit to rise 26-30%. Cloud revenues are expected to reach 70% by 2027. 
SAP optimises its cloud offerings and Opex, with a focus on driving long-term growth through its 'land and expand' strategy and AI. Recent senior appointments aim to support operational efficiency. 
SAP expands AI capabilities, with 50% of deals involving AI use cases. It is aiming to enhance AI agents while positioning itself to benefit from lower AI costs.


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<ul><li>SAP's fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial outcomes underline a significant phase in its continuing evolution toward cloud-driven solutions and artificial intelligence.</li><li>The results reflect a substantial transition from a traditional software company to a more agile, cloud-focused entity.</li><li>This shift is evidenced by a 40% increase in total cloud backlog, reaching €63 billion, and a 27% rise in cloud revenue, which now accounts for half of SAP’s total revenue.</li></ul>

SAP's fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial outcomes underline a significant phase in its continuing evolution toward cloud-driven solutions and artificial intelligence.The results reflect a substantial transition from a traditional software company to a more agile, cloud-focused entity.This shift is evidenced by a 40% increase in total cloud backlog, reaching €63 billion, and a 27% rise in cloud revenue, which now accounts for half of SAP’s total revenue.

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<ul><li>The SAP Q3 2024 earnings highlighted a robust performance amid its ongoing transformation, showcasing both the strengths and challenges of the strategic shifts the company has made.</li><li>SAP's current cloud backlog grew by 29% to EUR 15.4 billion, signaling strong future revenue potential.</li><li>This growth was primarily organic, with a minor contribution from the recent acquisition of WalkMe, signifying robust internal advancements rather than just expansion through acquisitions.</li></ul>

The SAP Q3 2024 earnings highlighted a robust performance amid its ongoing transformation, showcasing both the strengths and challenges of the strategic shifts the company has made.SAP's current cloud backlog grew by 29% to EUR 15.4 billion, signaling strong future revenue potential.This growth was primarily organic, with a minor contribution from the recent acquisition of WalkMe, signifying robust internal advancements rather than just expansion through acquisitions.

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<ul><li>SAP is undergoing significant transformation and focusing on core assets, leading to accelerated revenue growth and improved efficiency</li><li>Strong product cycle and re-focused management team position SAP for long-term success and significant upside potential in the stock price</li><li>Target price of €330 reflects bullish outlook on SAP's future prospects and compelling risk/reward profile of investment</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.</em></p>

SAP is undergoing significant transformation and focusing on core assets, leading to accelerated revenue growth and improved efficiencyStrong product cycle and re-focused management team position SAP for long-term success and significant upside potential in the stock priceTarget price of €330 reflects bullish outlook on SAP's future prospects and compelling risk/reward profile of investmentThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only. This article was originally published 3 months ago on Value Investors Club.

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SAP SE (SAP GR): Entering the Lakehouse

​SAP launches SAP Business Data Cloud with Databricks to unify structured and unstructured data, enhancing AI capabilities and addressing data silos.

Gregory Ramirez

SAP SE (SAP GR): A Lot of Efficiency Ahead

​SAP's FY 2025 guidance shows strong growth in cloud revenues and profit, with a focus on AI capabilities and operational efficiency to drive long...

Gregory Ramirez

SAP: Net New Customer Acquisition to Strengthen Its Leadership In Enterprise Application Software! - Major Drivers

SAP's fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial outcomes underline a significant phase in its continuing evolution toward cloud-driven solutions...

Baptista Research

SAP SE: Cloud Revenue Rising Amidst Broader Macro Challenges But Will It Last? - Major Drivers

The SAP Q3 2024 earnings highlighted a robust performance amid its ongoing transformation, showcasing both the strengths and challenges of the...

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Sap Se (SAP) - Monday, Jun 10, 2024

SAP is undergoing significant transformation and focusing on core assets, leading to accelerated revenue growth and improved efficiency

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SAP launches SAP Business Data Cloud with Databricks to unify structured and unstructured data, enhancing AI capabilities and addressing data silos.

SAP's FY 2025 guidance shows strong growth in cloud revenues and profit, with a focus on AI capabilities and operational efficiency to drive long...