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Bank of America Projects SAP Cloud Backlog Growth Slows to 24.7% in Q3
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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Bank of America projects SAP's cloud backlog growth will slow to 24.7% in Q3 from 26% in Q2, signalling a modest easing in new cloud contracts as enterprises continue cloud migrations and AI testing. The slowdown highlights a shift from rapid expansion to efficiency-driven growth, with AI monetization and pricing models becoming critical for enterprise SaaS vendors.
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SAP's cloud backlog slowdown shifts the European SaaS market from growth-at-all-costs to efficiency and AI-driven revenue models. You need to focus on embedding AI features for measurable value now to avoid losing ground to US rivals with clearer monetization plans.
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