SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) is a platform-as-a-service solution that helps companies develop applications, integrate data, and leverage innovative technologies. It connects existing systems with modern cloud solutions and supports digital transformation.

Is SAP BTP just a cloud solution?

No. SAP BTP supports both cloud and hybrid IT environments. You can seamlessly work between on-premise systems and the cloud.

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Q: Can I use BTP with existing systems?

Yes, SAP BTP is designed to integrate with existing systems (both SAP and non-SAP systems). Companies can continue to use their existing systems while adding new functionalities.

The SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) provides companies with the tools to make better use of data, optimize processes and implement innovations efficiently. With tools for application development, integration and modern technologies such as AI, SAP BTP creates a flexible basis for future-proof IT landscapes.

What is SAP BTP?

The SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution that offers companies a central development and operating environment. It enables the development, expansion and integration of individual applications in IT landscapes.

SAP BTP combines tools and services to flexibly design processes and applications, drive innovation and seamlessly connect systems. The platform supports hybrid system landscapes, enabling companies to connect existing on-premise systems with modern cloud solutions. It comprises the following core areas:

Data integration and management: Connection and harmonization of different data sources.
Application development: Development and expansion of individual applications.
Innovative technologies: Use of AI, machine learning and IoT for process automation and optimization

What are the goals and benefits of BTP?

The SAP Business Technology Platform was developed to specifically support companies in their digital transformation. Its central goals and benefits are:

System and process integration: BTP seamlessly connects SAP and third-party systems, driving automation of critical processes and increasing operational efficiency.
Data value creation: Real-time data analysis and utilization enable well-founded decisions based on up-to-date and precise information.
Agility and innovation: Organizations can quickly develop and introduce new applications and technologies and thus react flexibly to market changes.

The cloud solution also helps companies to accelerate the development and deployment of new applications. Thanks to the modular architecture, companies can react flexibly to market requirements without having to fundamentally change existing systems.

How does the SAP Cloud Platform work?

The new development environment is based on a structured architecture that integrates various levels and components

Three layers of the Business Technology Platform:

Foundational plane: This layer provides the technical basis. It includes security and identity management, cloud infrastructure and network services that ensure a stable, secure and high-performance environment.
Data plane: The data plane manages company data and enables its real-time integration from different sources. With data analysis tools, it provides the basis for well-founded decisions and strategic insights.
Application Plane: This plane enables the development and execution of individual applications. Developers have powerful APIs and tools at their disposal to create customized solutions that meet the specific requirements of companies.

The four pillars of SAP BTP

To support these functions, the SAP Cloud Platform is based on four central pillars that offer a comprehensive digital strategy:

Database and data management: By using technologies such as SAP HANA, the platform enables large volumes of data to be processed and analyzed quickly, creating the basis for data-driven business models.
Analytics and planning: With tools such as the SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BTP offers detailed analyses and planning functions that help companies to implement data-based decisions efficiently.
Application development and integration: The SAP Integration Suite facilitates the development of new applications and their seamless integration into existing system landscapes, thereby increasing agility and adaptability.
Intelligent technologies: With the help of AI, machine learning and IoT, companies can create innovative solutions and automate processes.

Areas of application and use cases of SAP BTP

With its flexible and integrated structure, SAP BTP offers a wide range of application options that meet different business requirements.

Data integration and networking

SAP BTP Services enable the effective integration of different data sources to create a standardized database. This enables companies to harmonize their data and make better use of it.

Application example: A retail company uses BTP to consolidate sales data from different platforms and gain insights into customer behavior and stock levels.

Analytical skills and business intelligence

Equipped with the SAP Analytics Cloud, companies can analyze relevant data and create meaningful reports that serve as a basis for decision-making.

Application example: A financial institution uses the analysis tools from the SAP Cloud Platform to make informed decisions about investments and assess risks.

Development of customized applications

The platform offers developers the opportunity to create specific applications that are precisely tailored to the needs of the company.

Application example: A manufacturing company develops a monitoring application for production lines in order to detect and rectify efficiency losses at an early stage.

Personalization of the customer experience

SAP BTP helps to improve the customer experience through customized offers and services by combining data from different sources.

Application example: A travel company uses the platform to offer personalized travel tips based on the customer’s booking history.

Intelligent automation

By using AI and machine learning, companies can automate processes, which leads to increased efficiency.

Application example: An online retailer uses AI-controlled chatbots to answer customer queries around the clock and thus increase service quality.

Is SAP BTP right for you?

Modular approach for individual needs

SAP BTP is designed to give companies the flexibility to select only the services they actually need. This modularity allows you to target your investments and remain adaptable while integrating additional features as needed.

Handling complexity

Although the Business Technology Platform has an extensive range of functions, the solution is not unnecessarily complex. SAP also offers various tools and documentation to help you on your way to using it so that you can concentrate on improving your business processes.

Flexibility for cloud and hybrid

Another advantage of SAP BTP is its support for hybrid IT landscapes. The platform enables the integration of cloud and on-premise systems, so you can get the best of both worlds. This flexibility makes it easier for companies to modernize gradually without having to convert their entire IT infrastructure immediately. This allows you to continue using your existing systems and implement new, innovative solutions at the same time.

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FAQs: SAP Business Technology Platform

SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) is a platform-as-a-service solution that supports companies in developing applications, integrating data and using innovative technologies. It combines existing systems with modern cloud solutions and supports digital transformation.

No. SAP BTP supports both cloud and hybrid IT environments. You can work seamlessly between on-premise systems and the cloud.

Yes, SAP BTP was developed to integrate existing systems (both SAP and non-SAP systems). Companies can continue to use existing systems and add new functions at the same time.