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Infosys and SAP have announced the establishment of the Infosys Enterprise Innovation Lab for SAP Solutions in Dusseldorf, Germany. This state-of-the-art lab aims to accelerate enterprise transformation by leveraging SAP's Business AI, data, and cloud solutions, along with Infosys' Cobalt and Topaz platforms [1].

The lab, set to open at Infosys' premises in Düsseldorf, will serve as a collaborative workspace where organizations can explore the potential of AI and data. It will facilitate the co-creation of tailored solutions to address specific business challenges, with a focus on enhancing financial performance, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and decision-making through real-time data insights [1].

Key highlights of the Infosys Enterprise Innovation Lab for SAP Solutions include:
- Tangible Experience: Access to Infosys Topaz and SAP Business AI for practical application development.
- Co-creation and Innovation: A collaborative space for customers and experts to develop AI solutions tailored to specific business needs.
- Strategy Development: Foundation for designing AI and data strategies to achieve business goals.
- Data-driven Architecture: Combining enterprise-wide data using SAP Business Data Cloud to unlock its full potential.
- Rapid Prototyping and Scaling: Fast-tracking prototype creation and scaling into fully integrated AI and data solutions [1].

Thomas Saueressig, Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE, Customer Services & Delivery, highlighted the significance of the collaboration, stating, "In today's fast-changing world, staying ahead requires faster, more flexible transformations with lasting value. With AI-powered innovation and seamless cloud adoption, businesses can shift from reactive to proactive strategies" [1].

Dinesh Rao, EVP - Chief Delivery Officer, Infosys, added, "Enterprises seeking to embrace new SAP solutions can significantly accelerate their transformation journey by overcoming adoption and integration hurdles. The Infosys Enterprise Innovation Lab for SAP Solutions at our Düsseldorf office provides a collaborative space to develop tailored solutions" [1].

The lab will also be part of Infosys' global network of Living Labs, making solutions from the Dusseldorf lab available across their global operations [1].

References:
[1] https://www.europapress.es/comunicados/internacional-00907/noticia-comunicado-infosys-to-launch-enterprise-innovation-lab-for-sap-solutions-in-dusseldorf-germany-20250716123800.html