SAP BTP

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SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP)
Type of site
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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 (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.

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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 API s 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


Application Development and Automation


Integration


Data, Analytics and Extended Planning


Foundation Services

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.

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