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Spotlight on... Blue-Zone

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.

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 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.

The technological challenges of the aerospace sector

The aerospace sector is undergoing a profound metamorphosis driven by the digital tsunami. This transformation penetrates the very core of the industry, altering not only the construction and operation of aircraft but also reshaping the DNA of every company within the aeronautical ecosystem.
Where analogue processes once prevailed, a torrent of data now flows, driving…

Post-quantum Cryptography: A race against time to protect data

Cybersecurity experts have embarked on a race against time to develop new protection algorithms: post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The big challenge is that it requires more computational resources and bandwidth, as well as the upgrading of entire infrastructures.

Data Centers: the future is shared

In the digital era, data centres have become the beating heart of modern organisations. These technological complexes, housing servers, storage systems, and networking equipment, are much more than mere facilities: they represent the backbone that supports companies' digital transformation and ensures their competitiveness in an increasingly dynamic market.

Since ancient times, humans have manipulated living organisms, as seen in the fermentation of beverages, crop selection, and selective breeding of animals.

Mindset Matters: Building a Thriving Culture for Women in Tech at All For One CX

All for One Customer Experience (All for One CX), part of the All For One Group and a founding member of the United VARs, excels in the tech industry with its CX solutions and commitment to supporting women in tech. While women constitute 26-33% of the tech workforce and 14% of leadership roles according to Statista, All For One CX boasts 41% female workforce participation and 26% in leadership positions.

Hybrid Cloud redefines the Business Landscape

In the digital era, hybrid cloud has emerged as the preferred strategy for numerous companies aiming to streamline their operations and foster growth. It strikes a delicate balance between flexibility, security, and control, tailoring itself to the distinctive needs of each organisation.

Embracing Industry 4.0

A few years ago, it was unthinkable to imagine factories where machines not only produced goods but, through sensors and advanced systems, collaborated and interconnected with each other without human intervention, thinking and learning to optimise processes, reduce costs, and minimise waste. However, what seemed like science fiction yesterday is now a reality in many…

The Steel Industry reinvents itself in search of decarbonization

The steel industry is in the midst of a significant transformation as it strives towards decarbonization.