In this episode of SAP Let’s Talk Data, host Daniel Dukes sits down with the 2024 Dota 2 World Champions—Team Liquid—for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how data is redefining competitive eSports. Joining the discussion are Team Liquid’s Dota (Defense of the Agents) analyst and coach Mathis Friesel (Jabbz) and Dota player Samuel Svahn (Boxi), along with SAP Dota Developer Maik Vogt. The conversation unpacks how real-time analytics, rapid innovation, and co-developed tools give Team Liquid a winning edge.
Discover how SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) and SAP HANA Cloud powers fast adaptation to game-changing patches, enables strategic insights from complex in-game data, and supports smarter decision-making in high-pressure scenarios. From tracking opponent patterns to responding to meta shifts, Team Liquid shares how data agility is critical at the highest level of play.
The episode also dives into the evolving role of AI in eSports, spotlighting advanced tools like draft simulators, team fight detection, and SAP Joule—an AI assistant that helps teams explore strategies through natural language interaction.
Whether you're a tech leader, eSports fan, or curious about the future of AI-powered performance, this episode is a deep dive into how cutting-edge data innovation is reshaping the competitive landscape—one play at a time.
Key Topics of Discussion:
- Real-Time Data Analytics for Competitive Edge Discover how Team Liquid uses SAP’s data and analytics platform to gain strategic insights from live Dota 2 match data, helping them prepare smarter and outmaneuver opponents.
- Adapting to Constant Game Changes Learn how frequent Dota 2 patches impact gameplay and data workflows—and how SAP Business Technology Platform enables fast, flexible responses to maintain analytical accuracy.
- AI’s Growing Role in Esports Explore the potential of artificial intelligence in gaming, from OpenAI bots to tools like draft simulation, team fight detection, and the development of SAP Joule, an AI assistant for team prep.
- Real-World Wins with Data Hear how Team Liquid used data to uncover warding patterns and exploit early-game weaknesses—real examples of how analytics have led to success on the world stage.
- Behind the Scenes of SAP x Team Liquid Innovation Get a look at how Team Liquid and SAP co-innovate—from developing new features to adapting existing tools for evolving gameplay and competitive needs.
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Additional Resources:
Learn more about the AI Draft Bot and Team Liquid’s relationship with SAP on our website – where you can read the feature story and watch videos about our work together: https://bit.ly/42HY05X
Learn more about SAP HANA Cloud and Intelligent Data Applications: https://bit.ly/3ReSUrF
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