SAP BTP

SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP)
Type of site	Subsidiary
Industry	Cloud computing, web services
Parent	SAP SE
URL	discovery-center.cloud.sap
Registration	Required
Launched	2012; 12 years ago
Current status	Rebranded

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

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

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

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

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.

References

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

External links

Official website

[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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