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8:00 am. Foggy weather over Paris and in my head. Passing by the vending machine in the lobby of the company, on my way to the elevators...

- ‘Happy birthday Christophe!’ The nice message shows up on the front panel of the coffee machine, which just turned multicolored.

And the vibration of the cell phone in my pocket signals an SMS: ‘Happy birthday Christophe! Please enjoy a free cappuccino on your preferred vending machine!

Elevator can wait! I get to the machine and confirm my free beverage. While the machine starts brewing it, I quickly check on the large touchscreen of the machine how much remains on my prepaid balance - not too much I am afraid… - and what the weather will be like today… - Hum, we shouldn’t see too much of the sun… Not so much of a surprise… Summer is still young…

Cup in hand, I get to the elevator. Let’s lose no time and quickly recharge the almost empty balance through this nice app on my smartphone.

Brrr… Second good surprise of the day: as I confirm the recharge, the phone vibrates again: I am awarded a coupon: ‘Free pack of chips’ next time I buy my daily Perrier can at one of those magic machines!

This gives me an idea: why not push this coupon to my student daughter: ‘Hi honey ! Have a nice day… and find enclosed some support for the preparation of your spring exams. Dad’. In 2 clicks the coupon is flying to her.

… And when the doors of the elevator open at the 10th floor… here comes the third surprise of the day: a ray of sunshine over the roofs of Paris and over the not so distant Eiffel tower…

Fiction or reality? See for yourself

SAP Billing and Revenue Innovation Management Inside! Contributed by Christophe Justeau OEM Sales