SAP freezes hiring and travel to shovel cash into AI
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SAP redirecting headcount and travel budgets into AI is a clear signal: even mature software vendors are funding AI by cannibalizing OpEx, not just raising new money. If you sell into enterprises, expect similar belt‑tightening — your champion’s T&E and hiring lines may be shrinking while AI POCs and licenses get protected.
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