Introduction to SAP BTP
When we decided to create a mini-series on LinkedIn in 2022 about business integration in the cloud, we had no idea that this topic (like AI) would appeal to so many people who want to use modern tools to innovate their business information systems. Therefore, we can only state that last year the “ice” on cloud services for enterprises was broken and we plunged full force into really interesting implementations of automation and integration on the SAP BTP cloud platform. In that time we have created a lot of interesting solutions on this platform in different areas such as logistics, manufacturing, assets and so on, which we have informed you about over the last year.
Since almost all of these solutions were built in the SAP BTP environment, we would like to explain to you what SAP BTP actually is and what it can be effectively used for in an enterprise.
Imagine any complex organization that needs to ensure the smooth running of every part of its business processes. This is normally provided by ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, which act as the backbone of a company’s business and financial management.
SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) is a powerful toolset that streamlines, simplifies and automates these functions in ERP or other enterprise information systems, plus offers the flexibility to innovate and create customized solutions. It’s like having a master key that not only unlocks all the doors, but also allows you to design new rooms according to your specific needs. Imagine combining the efficiency of your standard ERP system with the creativity of creating custom applications. SAP BTP bridges these worlds, offering seamless integration and a playground for innovation tailored to the unique challenges of each business.
In addition, SAP BTP is also a transformational tool. It’s a comprehensive platform that allows you to enhance and customize your existing SAP solutions, integrate them with other systems, and create breakthrough applications. With integrated AI, machine learning, and analytics, it pushes the SAP environment into a new realm of intelligence and capability. It’s a direct leap into the future of enterprise application development in the SAP environment.
As we dive into the world of SAP BTP, it’s important to recognize its strategic importance in SAP’s broader cloud growth and adoption strategies. SAP BTP is at the core of SAP’s product strategy, which is being redefined from 2023 as a unified, business-driven and open platform that helps bring all information systems together into a single unified whole.
In addition, SAP BTP is key in transitioning businesses from the current version of the SAP ECC ERP system to the next-generation SAP S/4 HANA ERP system.
The modular nature of SAP BTP enables seamless integration and extension of existing enterprise systems, making it a key player in SAP’s long-term strategy to support cloud growth and digital transformation.
And what functions does SAP BTP actually contain ?
SAP BTP offers advanced database and data management services, whether it’s storing large amounts of data or processing structured and unstructured data in real time.
It also includes advanced tools for analytics, which can be used not only to display data from the information system, but also to visualize or predict it based on advanced data models and AI algorithms.
The SAP BTP environment provides robust tools and services for application development, supporting a wide range of programming languages and intelligent tools for developers. And not just for them. Using advanced low-code/no-code tools, even a person who has never written a single line of source code can create scalable and secure applications. Such a tool has some limitations compared to full development, of course, but the advantage is that it allows the app developer to focus entirely on the business logic of the new app.
Last but not least, SAP BTP provides the “SAP Integration Suite” integration platform feature, which helps to seamlessly integrate any systems and applications, whether from the SAP environment or any other system, efficiently, reliably, and most importantly, securely.
Since AI and machine learning tools are also available in this environment, you can already take advantage of pre-built AI algorithms and models to improve decision-making and automate processes today.
As you can see, the possibilities of using SAP BTP in the enterprise are really big and complex. In order to be able to provide our services, solutions and products for enterprises in the SAP BTP environment in the highest quality, we have also built our BTP.team over the past year and created a website of the same name http://btp.team. There you can find more interesting information about the most used solutions built on SAP BTP technology today and you can dive even deeper into future technologies now 😊.
