Utilities Newsletter – October 2026

New SAP Distributed Energy Resources Learning Course

Expand your expertise in SAP Distributed Energy Resources and the SAP DER, measurement concept management component with our new IUT40 learning course. Learn about solution architecture, prosumer scenarios, and core business processes.

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Endeavour Energy: Using AI to Audit 100% of Expense Claims in Under 30 Seconds

Endeavour Energy implemented an AI-powered audit platform that audits 100% of expense claims in real time. The solution uses AI-powered receipt analysis to validate policy compliance and automatically route findings into financial review workflows, resulting in 100% of claims being audited in under 30 seconds at a cost of just six cents per report.

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Gruppo CAP Gains Greater Control Over Change and Release Planning

Italian water company Gruppo CAP implemented SAP LeanIX solutions to support better planning and prioritization of change and consequently reduce risks and costs. Informed by data-based decisions, Gruppo CAP can plan releases more realistically, justify the required effort more clearly, and improve alignment between business expectations and implementation constraints.

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Looking Back: Key Themes from the 2026 SAP for Utilities Conference

At the 2026 SAP for Utilities Conference by ASUG, discussions focused on the path toward the Autonomous Utility Enterprise, highlighting how AI, cloud ERP, and asset management are transforming utility operations. Ahead of the event, the ASUG Talks podcast explored these key themes, including SAP S/4HANA adoption, AI innovation, and agentic AI.

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Espresso Session: Smarter Maintenance Planning with SAP Integrated Business Planning

Discover how SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations for Utilities helps utilities optimize spare parts inventory, align workforce availability with maintenance needs, and reduce the risk of asset outages. The session includes practical insights, a live demo, and a Q&A.

Meet SAP at Enlit Europe 2026 in Vienna

Enlit Europe 2026 returns to Vienna from November 10-12, bringing together utility leaders shaping the industry's future. Connect with Kim Maren Ekrutt and Markus Bechmann and attend their hub session, “Beyond Automation: How AI and Autonomous Operations Are Reshaping Utilities.”

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Executive Network Value for Water & Wastewater in Madrid

On October 21–22, SAP will bring together industry leaders from the water and wastewater sector in Madrid to explore how digital innovation and collaboration can address today’s growing water management challenges. The event will focus on leveraging data-driven approaches to enhance efficiency, strengthen resilience, and drive sustainability across the water ecosystem.

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