Self-Driving Cars Spotlight, Energy Consumption Spikes, and SAP's Sustainable Moves

Data Management Briefing

Welcome to "Data Management Briefing," your go-to podcast produced by DMI for the latest in data management news and trends. Today is Friday, May 31st, and here's what's on the agenda: - It's Autonomous Vehicle Day, established in 2018 to highlight the benefits of self-driving technology. Learn about the advancements in autonomous cars, trucks, and buses, and visit The Tech Interactive Museum in San Jose for an up-close look at the future of transport. - Increasing digitization is driving up energy consumption in data centers, creating sustainability challenges. The International Energy Agency projects electricity use could double by 2026. DMI’s 'jivs' IMP product promises to reduce operating costs and help achieve sustainability goals by refining historical data. - SAP has launched its “Source from Ukraine” initiative to support Ukraine’s economic recovery through sustainable procurement. By partnering with Ukrainian suppliers and integrating ESG principles, SAP aims to drive both economic and environmental progress. - Amazon Web Services introduces a Partner Training and Enablement Program to enhance SAP knowledge. AWS is offering Learning Badges and workshops through AWS Skill Builder to help users master topics like sizing, performance, and system operations. - Microsoft will retire SharePoint Business Connectivity Services in Office 365 by September 30, 2024, pushing companies to seek alternatives for linking SharePoint to external data sources. DynamicPoint's Portal App is suggested as a robust replacement, featuring integrations with Power Automate and Power BI. - SAP Insights reveals that nearly half of