SAP is replacing expensive artificial intelligence models with cost-effective alternatives. This strategic shift targets more than €2 billion in efficiency gains over the next two years.
The company currently utilizes over 70 AI models from providers including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. CFO Dominik Asam confirmed SAP will select the least expensive model that meets specific performance standards.
This approach aims to maintain profit margins as AI adoption scales, even as total AI investment continues to grow. Because SAP bills customers per completed task, reducing operational costs directly increases profitability.
The move also responds to rising customer demand for model transparency and localized solutions.