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SAP BTP

SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP)
Type of site
Subsidiary
IndustryCloud computing, web services
ParentSAP SE
URLdiscovery-center.cloud.sap
RegistrationRequired
Launched2012; 13 years ago (2012)[1]
Current statusRebranded

SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) is a platform as a service developed by SAP SE that offers a suite of services including database and data management, AI, analytics, application development, automation and integration all running on one unified platform.

Overview

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SAP BTP provides a range of services supporting digital transformation and innovation across enterprises. The platform is integrated with SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC, making it a key component in facilitating ERP migrations to cloud environments. SAP BTP enables businesses to develop applications, implement AI-driven projects, and automate business processes through a variety of tools and services.

The platform comes with prebuilt integration flows, connectors and APIs that enable integrations with SAP and third-party applications. SAP BTP is an open platform that can run SAP BTP on any hyperscaler including AWS, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure

SAP BTP is made up of four components:

Application development and automation: to create applications or extend existing applications.

Data and analytics: to access and analyze data across SAP and third-party systems using multi-cloud architecture.

Integration: to integrate and connect applications and data.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): to access large language models (LLMs) to develop AI solutions.

History

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SAP BTP was introduced as part of the SAP strategy to unify its portfolio and cloud offerings under a single platform. The platform was evolved from earlier initiatives such as SAP Cloud Platform and now serves as the central hub for cloud, data, analytics, integration and AI technologies.

Initially unveiled as "SAP NetWeaver Cloud" belonging to the SAP HANA Cloud portfolio on October 16, 2012[2] the cloud platform was reintroduced with the new name "SAP HANA Cloud Platform" on May 13, 2013[3] as the foundation for SAP cloud products, including the SAP BusinessObjects Cloud.[4] Adoption of the SAP HANA Cloud Platform [5] in 2015 stood at over 4000 customers and 500 partners.[6][7]

In 2016, SAP and Apple Inc. partnered to develop mobile applications on iOS using cloud-based software development kits (SDKs) for the SAP Cloud Platform.[8][9]

On February 27, 2017, SAP HANA Cloud Platform was renamed "SAP Cloud Platform" at the Mobile World Congress.[10]

On January 18, 2021, the name "SAP Cloud Platform" was retired from the SAP product portfolio to support SAP BTP.[11]

As of October 2024, SAP states that SAP BTP is used by more than 27,000 customers and more than 2,800 partners.[12]

Capabilities

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SAP Business Technology Platform offers the following cloud services and solutions as of September 2024:

AI
  • Business Entity Recognition
  • Data Attribute Recommendation
  • Document Information Extraction
  • Personalized Recommendation
  • SAP AI Core
  • SAP AI Launchpad
  • SAP Translation Hub


Application Development and Automation

  • ABAP environment
  • Agentry
  • Business Application Studio
  • Cloud Logging
  • Cloud Portal Service
  • Document Management Service, Application Option
  • Document Management Service, Integration Option
  • Forms Service by Adobe
  • Intelligent Situation Automation
  • Market Rates, Bring Your Own Rates
  • Market Rates, Refinitiv
  • Mobile Services
  • Responsibility Management Service
  • SAP Build Apps
  • SAP Build Code
  • SAP Build Process Automation
  • SAP Build Work Zone, advanced edition
  • SAP Build Work Zone, standard edition
  • SAP Task Center
  • UI5 flexibility for key users
  • Web IDE Full-Stack


Integration

  • Advanced Event Mesh
  • Cloud Integration Automation
  • Connectivity Service
  • Destination
  • Event Mesh
  • Integration Suite
  • Master Data Integration


Data, Analytics and Extended Planning

  • Data Quality Services
  • Master Data Governance, cloud edition
  • Object Store
  • PostgreSQL, Hyperscaler Option
  • Redis, Hyperscaler Option
  • SAP Analytics Cloud
  • SAP Analytics Cloud, embedded edition
  • SAP ASE Service
  • SAP Datasphere
  • SAP HANA Cloud
  • SAP HANA Service (SAP Regions)
  • SAP HANA spatial services


Foundation Services

  • Agent Activation for Dynatrace Service
  • Application Autoscaler
  • Application Logging Service
  • Audit Log Service
  • Authorization and Trust Management Service
  • Automation Pilot
  • Bandwidth
  • Cloud Foundry Runtime
  • Cloud Management Service
  • Cloud Transport Management
  • Content Agent
  • Continuous Integration & Delivery
  • Credential Store
  • Custom Domain
  • Data Privacy Integration
  • Date and Time
  • Feature Flags service
  • HTML5 Application Repository Service
  • IBAN service
  • Identity Authentication
  • Identity Provisioning
  • Job Scheduling Service
  • Keystore Service
  • Kyma runtime
  • Malware Scanning Service
  • Monitoring Service
  • OAuth 2.0
  • Personal Data Manager
  • Print Service
  • Private Link Service
  • SaaS Provisioning Service
  • SAP Alert Notification service
  • SAP Cloud ALM, memory extension
  • SAP Data Retention Manager
  • SAP Event Broker
  • SAP Omnichannel Promotion Pricing
  • SAP Secure Login Service
  • SAP Solution Lifecycle Management service
  • SAP Variant Configuration and Pricing
  • Service Manager
  • Usage Data Management Service
  • Work Calendar

Benefits

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SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) provides a wide range of services supporting digital transformation and innovation across enterprises. The platform is deeply integrated with SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC, making it a key component in facilitating ERP migrations to cloud environments. SAP BTP enables businesses to develop modern applications, implement AI-driven projects, and automate business processes through a variety of tools and services.

The platform also allows for the activation of pre-configured automation and integration scenarios, simplifying the process of connecting on-premises systems and cloud services. It provides developers with fast and efficient tools, such as SAP Build Apps and SAP AI Core, to prototype and deploy applications, AI solutions, and automations quickly.

In addition, SAP BTP promotes data-driven decision-making by offering advanced analytics solutions like SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere. These tools provide real-time insights, enabling organizations to make informed decisions and optimize business operations. With its emphasis on flexibility, scalability, and ease of integration, SAP BTP is positioned as a central platform for driving innovation and supporting evolving business needs.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "SAP Introduces SAP HANA Cloud, an In-Memory Cloud Platform". Database Trends and Applications. 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2016-12-15.
  2. ^ "SAP Introduces SAP HANA Cloud, an In-Memory Cloud Platform". dbta.com. Database Trends and Applications. 24 October 2012. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
  3. ^ "SAP Unifies Comprehensive Cloud Portfolio With SAP HANA Cloud Platform to Serve Companies of All Sizes". sap.com. SAP. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  4. ^ Marson, Luke. "Extending on-premises software applications with SAP HCP". techtarget.com. Tech Target. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  5. ^ "Customers Chose SAP HANA Cloud Platform". sap.com. 21 June 2016.
  6. ^ Martens, China. "SAP's Björn Goerke Talks HCP, HANA Vora, Digital Transformation". ASUGnews.com. ASUG. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  7. ^ Bort, Julie. "SAP just shared detailed customer figures for its most important product". businessinsider.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  8. ^ Wilder, Chris. "Apple Takes A Deeper Step Into The Enterprise With SAP Partnership". Forbes. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  9. ^ Kapko, Matt. "Apple's SAP deal means more iOS enterprise apps". cio.com. IDG. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  10. ^ Magyar, Judith (27 February 2017). "SAP's Cloud Platform Comes of Age with a New Name and New Capabilities". SAP. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Rebranding of SAP Cloud Platform" (PDF). SAP. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Corporate Fact Sheet (EN)". SAP. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
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