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A United VARs Member in Germany

Emanuele Parlato is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Blue-Zone GmbH, a cloud-native software company that develops its IP solutions for SAP environments. Originally from Italy, Emanuele now lives in Rosenheim, Germany, with his wife and two boys, aged nine and six.

​Exploring AI in 2025 with United VARs: Opinions, Advice, and Use Cases from our Global Platinum SAP Partners

In a new blog series for 2025, we’re speaking with United VARs members to learn how they use SAP Business AI to address challenges, improve processes, and expand what’s possible.

From Norse God to AI Assistant for Maintenance: Meet 2BM's Ask Odin

A United VARs Interview with Lars Bork Dylander, CEO of 2BM

2BM is part of SOA People, and is the United VARs member for Denmark. With twenty-five years in the SAP ecosystem, 2BM is transforming maintenance operations with its new AI assistant, Ask Odin. Lars Bork Dylander is the CEO and founder of 2BM, which he started in 2000 to support forward-thinking companies with HR and mobile business solutions.

I spoke with Lars to find out how they're using AI to improve maintenance operations, and what he has to say about AI-related security and compliance concerns.

How Growing Businesses Can Get Started with AI: No Coding, No Complications, Just Results

A United VARs Interview with Rich Rodriguez, Associate Principal at Answerthink

Answerthink, a Hackett Group company (NASDAQ: HCKT) and a United VARs member for US and Canada, is leading the way in making AI accessible, practical, and transformative for businesses across North America.

Answerthink specializes in SAP solutions, including business analytics, financial planning, and AI-driven insights. Its mission is to simplify complex processes and make advanced technologies accessible to small and mid-sized companies.

I spoke with Rich Rodriguez, Associate Principal at Answerthink, to learn how the company is empowering businesses to streamline planning processes and develop smarter strategies; all without requiring any technical expertise.

How to Deliver Better Customer Experiences with SAP Business AI and Joule

A United VARs interview with Constanze Staab from All for One CX

Based in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, United VARs member, All for One Customer Experience GmbH specializes in SAP technology that enhances customer experiences and improves how businesses run.

I talked to Constanze Staab, Senior Consultant at All for One CX, to get her opinion on how SAP Business AI is helping companies deliver better customer experiences.

Why Now is the Time for Midsize Companies to Explore AI and How to Start

A United VARs interview with Carlos Polo from Seidor

United VARs member, Seidor, is a technology consultancy with offices in forty-five countries. The organization specializing in SAP solutions and helping businesses of all sizes harness the power of AI to transform their operations.

In this blog, Carlos Polo, Seidor’s Director IA & EDGE Technologies, shares his perspective on why now is the perfect time to explore AI and how businesses can build a roadmap for success.

Industry 5.0: The New Era of Human-Machine Collaboration

If anyone thought the Fourth Industrial Revolution marked the pinnacle of our relationship with technology, they should think again: Industry 5.0 has arrived.

The Path Towards a Digital and Scalable Insurance Market

Binary code is rewriting the centuries-old rules of the insurance sector. Once bastions of tradition and paperwork, insurers now find themselves in the midst of a digital metamorphosis that compels them to reinvent themselves. It is no longer sufficient to calculate risks and issue policies; the new era demands predictive algorithms, personalised experiences, and real-time…

The Impact of Deepfakes in the Business World

In 2019, the CEO of a major European company received what seemed to be a phone call from his boss. Trusting the familiar voice, he authorised an urgent transfer of €220,000. Only later did he realise he had been defrauded through the use of audio deepfakes.

A new era in the food products industry

In the heart of a modern food factory, employees work with touchscreens and digital platforms that enhance every aspect of operations.Digitalisation has reached every stage of the value chain. The old production notebooks, stained with flour and oil, have been replaced by integrated systems that connect everything from raw material reception to final distribution.The benefits…

Neurotechnology: scientific revolution and ethical challenges

Humanity stands on the brink of a technological paradigm shift that promises to transform our understanding of the human brain and our ability to interact with it.

The beverage sector strives to be more efficient and competitive

The global beverage industry is experiencing remarkable growth.

The Hidden Power of ASICs

Modern technology is advancing at an astonishing pace, driven by increasingly sophisticated components. One example is ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits), which are transforming the functionality of our devices.

The telecommunications sector reinvents itself in the digital age

The telecommunications market is one of the most thriving in the global economy. This year, its value surpassed $3.3 trillion and is expected to reach $5.7 trillion by 2032, according to a recent report by Business Research.

Hyperloop: the new era of high-speed transport

The quest for speed has been a constant throughout human history. From horse-drawn carriages to space rockets, we have longed to shrink distances and connect the world.
Hyperloop represents a quantum leap in this pursuit, not just because of its speed but due to its potential to transform how we live and work.