... insights on emerging trends SAP’s new API policy impacts customers’ AI strategy, increases lock-in, and will create unbudgeted costs. IT sourcing, procurement, and vendor management leaders must urgently audit AI integrations, optimize architecture, and proactively negotiate to mitigate financial risks. ...
Analyst(s): John Santoro | Johan Jartelius | Nicholas Carter | Ciaran Hudson | Mike Tucciarone
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