SAP BTP

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SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
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Industry Cloud computing, web services
Parent SAP SE
URL discovery-center.cloud.sap
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Launched2012;12 years ago (2012) [1]
Current statusRebranded

SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is a platform as a service developed by SAP SE for creating new applications or extending existing applications in a secure cloud computing environment managed by SAP. The SAP Cloud Platform integrated data and business processes. [2] [3]

Contents

SAP Cloud Platform has been rebranded as SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). [4]

Overview

SAP Business Technology Platform is an open platform-as-a-service, [5] which includes the in-memory SAP HANA database management system, connects to both on premises and cloud-based systems running SAP or other third-party software and relies on open standards, [6] like Java, JavaScript, Node.js and Cloud Foundry [7] for integration options.

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]

SAP Business Technology Platform is based on open source technology, developed & supported in partnership with SUSE. [10]

History

Initially unveiled as "SAP NetWeaver Cloud" belonging to the SAP HANA Cloud portfolio on October 16, 2012 [11] the cloud platform was reintroduced with the new name "SAP HANA Cloud Platform" on May 13, 2013 [12] as the foundation for SAP cloud products, including the SAP BusinessObjects Cloud. [13] Adoption of the SAP HANA Cloud Platform has increased steadily [14] since the platform's launch in 2012, with SAP claiming over 4000 customers and 500 partners adopting the SAP HANA Cloud Platform. [15] [16]

On February 27, 2017, SAP HANA Cloud Platform was renamed "SAP Cloud Platform" at the Mobile World Congress. [17]

On January 18, 2021, the name "SAP Cloud Platform" was officially removed from SAP's product portfolio to support SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP). [18] It has since received many product updates and new services, like SAP Datasphere or SAP Build Apps.

As of September 2025, SAP mentions that the platform has more than 16.000 customers.

Capabilities

SAP Business Technology Platform contains many cloud services. For a better overview, they were assigned to several categories. The following list contains all the categories defined by SAP, as of September 2024: [19]

Business AI

Application Development

Integration

Data

Foundation Services

Benefits

SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) provides a wide range of services aimed at 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.

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