Flexibility and expandability
Cloud, data and AI: How the SAP Business Technology Platform makes companies future-proof
In the modern, digital business world, where innovation and efficiency play an increasingly important role, there is hardly any way to avoid the SAP Business Technology Platform. But how do companies actually benefit from this platform?
How can companies benefit from integrating artificial intelligence into their business processes? Why is the decision to use SAP BTP a strategic decision for the future?
What is SAP BTP?
The SAP Business Technology Platform is a comprehensive cloud platform that helps companies drive digital transformation and develop innovative solutions. It brings together data and analytics, artificial intelligence, application development, automation and integration in a centralized environment. It is based on a multi-cloud approach and can be operated in SAP data centers as well as with large cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud. The main goal is to enable companies to extend and personalize their existing SAP applications.
Companies can therefore use the platform flexibly according to their individual requirements and benefit from close integration with SAP solutions. SAP BTP supports various development approaches, from low-code/no-code tools to professional development in various programming languages. This means that both specialist users and experienced developers can use the platform to drive innovation and optimize business processes. Thanks to these customer-specific solutions, SAP BTP is also referred to as an integration platform as a service (iPaas).
How is the SAP BTP structured?
The SAP Business Technology Platform is a comprehensive system that brings together various technological building blocks to provide companies with a flexible and efficient infrastructure for their business processes. SAP BTP therefore has a modular structure and offers both developers and business users a flexible, secure and future-proof infrastructure that can be used both in the cloud and in hybrid environments. SAP BTP also attaches great importance to security solutions to help companies protect their IT landscape in the best possible way. You can take a closer look at the specific structure here.
1. Application Development
SAP BTP enables companies to develop individual applications and extend existing systems. This means that even employees without in-depth programming knowledge can create applications quickly and easily, which increases the speed of innovation in the company. The available tools include
- SAP Build Apps, SAP Build Code and SAP Build Work Zone: These offer low-code, pro-code and no-code platforms that enable business users to create applications without in-depth programming knowledge.
- SAP Business Application Studio and ABAP Environment: These offer experienced developers a professional environment for the development of customized solutions in various programming languages.
- Cloud Portal Service and Document Management: They enable companies to manage portals and documents in the cloud.
For more details on flexible application development with SAP BTP, explore our in-depth guide.
2. Integration
The platform not only offers numerous solutions for the integration of SAP and non-SAP systems, but also enables connections between pure non-SAP systems. These connection options in particular make the platform dynamic and customizable. This enables companies to optimally expand their existing IT infrastructures without being forced to convert their entire system landscape. This includes the following areas:
- SAP Integration Suite: This includes tools such as cloud integration, API management and an event mesh that enable seamless communication between different applications.
- Trading Partner Management and Open Connectors: These components help to efficiently integrate third-party systems into the IT landscape and are part of the Integration Suite.
- Migration Assessment and Hybrid/Edge Integration: These tools facilitate the integration of hybrid infrastructures and support migration processes.
A detailed overview of integration can be found here.
3. Data & Analytic
Data management and analysis is a key component of SAP BTP. Data orchestration helps companies to manage and analyze data from various sources, while data ingestion automates the process of collecting and feeding large volumes of data into systems:
- SAP Analytics Cloud: It offers comprehensive BI and planning functions that optimize data analysis and decision-making.
- SAP Datasphere and SAP HANA Cloud: These offer solutions for data management, including data orchestration, governance and ingestion, to enable effective processing and analysis of large volumes of data.
More information on the use of data and analysis functions can be found on this page.
4. Artificial Intelligence
The integration of AI plays a major role in SAP BTP. With these applications, companies can integrate machine learning and generative AI directly into their business processes in order to automate decision-making and develop innovative applications:
- SAP AI Core and SAP AI Launchpad: These two points represent the important components in the field of artificial intelligence. The SAP AI Core is a runtime environment for AI applications and the SAP AI Launchpad is the central application for managing use cases.
- SAP Generative AI Hub: An emerging feature that enables companies to use and further develop generative AI applications.
In-depth insights into the use of artificial intelligence within SAP BTP are available here.
What are the advantages of SAP BTP?
Efficient application development
Seamless integration
Comprehensive data management and analyses
Artificial intelligence and automation
Trends and developments in connection with SAP BTP
It is clear that the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is playing an increasingly central role in the digital transformation of companies. The increasing acceptance and spread show that companies are increasingly relying on cloud strategies, with the BTP acting as a flexible and powerful integration tool. The integration of artificial intelligence in particular is proving to be a key driver in driving innovative business processes forward.
SAP's strategic shift towards a more open and cloud-based approach underlines the focus on seamless system integration, data utilization and real-time analytics. These developments make it clear that SAP BTP will continue to play a key role for companies that rely on data-driven decisions and modern technologies.
abat and SAP BTP
abat helps companies to utilize the full potential of SAP BTP in all areas. With customized solutions, we develop efficient applications, integrate systems seamlessly and promote data-based decisions. With our expertise in AI, we implement future-proof technologies and optimize business processes sustainably. Are you interested in SAP BTP? Then please get in touch with Tim Schlömp by email.
FAQ's
1. What is the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)?
The SAP BTP is a central cloud platform that helps companies accelerate their digital transformation. It combines application development, data management, integration, and artificial intelligence in one integrated environment.
2. How can SAP BTP help my company?
3. Welche Technologien unterstützt die SAP BTP?
4. What is the advantage of integration in SAP BTP?
5. What role does artificial intelligence (AI) play in SAP BTP?
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