United VARs

What does it take to turn a founding idea into a global alliance of SAP solution providers and implementation partners?

To mark the 20ᵗʰ anniversary of United VARs in 2026, we interviewed our newly retired Managing Director, Detlef Mehlmann, on his last two decades of shaping United VARs.

United VARs celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026. To mark this milestone, we spoke with the three founders about their original vision, how the alliance has evolved, and what they hope for the future.

Spotlight on…Islet Group

The United VARs Member for Finland

When Janina Luoto, Islet Group`s CEO, has free time, she packs her tent and disappears into the Finnish Lapland Natural Parks; taking nothing but basic supplies and her love of untouched nature. She also enjoys cross-country skiing and hiking with her family and their two black Labradors.

The Relational Approach to SAP Consulting at the United VARs Academy

An interview with Manuel Lopez, Founder and Director of Liquid School

The United VARs Academy is a week-long, in-person enablement program designed for consultants and project managers working at United VARs member companies. It helps participants to acquire and develop the skills and confidence to excel in international SAP projects.

Spotlight...on Citek

A United VARs Member for Vietnam

"Harry" Hoang Tung, Business Consulting Director and co-founder of Citek, balances a demanding career with family life in Ho Chi Minh City, where he lives with his wife, daughter, and young son.

Why Moving to SAP Business Suite is now Faster and Easier: A United VARs Overview of SAP Sapphire 2025 Keynote Speech

SAP is positioning its suite as a tightly connected ecosystem designed to deliver exactly that, combining best-of-breed capabilities with a unified experience through a suite-as-a-service model. In this context, SAP’s suite refers to the full set of integrated cloud applications built around SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Delivered through RISE and GROW with SAP and powered by SAP BTP and embedded AI, the suite combines intelligent cloud ERP with line-of-business solutions in a single, modular, and intelligent ecosystem.

How United VARs Helps its Members Win the ‘War for Talent’

How United VARs Helps its Members Win the ‘War for Talent’

Many organizations find it challenging to attract and retain skilled employees. This is especially true for smaller businesses, which tend to lack the budgets and training resources available to their big corporate competitors. Four years ago, United VARs created an Academy to tackle this issue.

​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.

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.