Europe's established tech groups SAP, Capgemini, Sopra Steria, and OVHcloud report stronger AI demand, as enterprises shift from experimentation to deployment (Leo Marchandon/Reuters)

Europe's established tech firms, including SAP, Capgemini, Sopra Steria, and OVHcloud, are emerging as unexpected AI winners, according to recent earnings reports. The AI boom was initially expected to favor new companies building AI models, but now these well-established technology groups are experiencing stronger demand, faster growth, and upgraded outlooks as businesses move from experimenting with AI to deploying it across their operations.

The challenge lies in making AI work effectively within complex organizations, as large companies are unlikely to rely on a single AI provider. Instead, they are expected to use different models for various tasks depending on performance, security, and regulatory requirements. The complexity of integrating AI systems with existing software, data, and business processes is becoming a significant constraint on AI adoption.

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