SAP named Atos an SAP Sovereign Cloud Partner to support organizations in regulated sectors. This partnership allows Atos to modernize client SAP environments while maintaining control over sensitive data and regulatory compliance.

The designation currently applies to Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the UK. Additional locations expect validation as SAP pursues its Autonomous Enterprise vision.

Separately, SAP launched its new SAP Ariba Spend Analysis and Insights solution. New company research indicates Gen Z leads the adoption of AI-powered shopping. This demographic is also the most likely to abandon brands that fail to meet AI expectations.