6.

UTILITIES
We deliver a customer experience platform
that includes pre-built industry-specific
capabilities for utilities. With less
customization and embedded industry best
practices, time-to-value is accelerated and
TCO is reduced. It also enables novel
approaches to harness new business
opportunities. In the German public-funded
research project called ‘enera’, SAP is dealing
with the digital transformation of utilities’
services and future business models. We build
prototypes and demonstrate future end-toend
processes that enable data-driven
products, while incorporating SAP Cloud
Platform services to seamlessly run and
integrate applications in the cloud.

important for us to keep pace or stay at the

forefront of evolution,” says Karma
Automotive’s Chief Revenue Officer Jim Taylor.
Hyperconnectivity and digitization are
transforming the industry and Karma – a
privately-held manufacturer of world-class
plug-in hybrid cars that use advanced,
sustainable gas-solar technology – needs to
be at the forefront of this revolution.
There are many affordable, mid-priced electric
vehicles on the market – but not aimed at the
passionate drivers that Karma focuses on with
its stunning design and luxurious driving
experience. The company grew from 20
employees to 900 in three years.
Cars are connected through the cloud, and
Karma’s are rolling computers that generate
mountains of data to monitor performance,
service needs, emerging risks, and driver