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SAP Business Data Cloud

The SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) is the new platform for SAP’s Data & Analytics products. BDC combines the SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, offers the modernization of SAP BW systems and also includes the AI/ML services of the Databricks platform.

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These customers have already chosen SAP BDC

SAP Business Data Cloud at a glance

SAP Business Data Cloud - Architecture

SAP Data Warehouse Cloud Architecture (Source: SAP)

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC): Offers comprehensive data analysis and business planning functions with interactive dashboards, forecasts, and AI-supported decisions.

SAC (Planning): Enables efficient enterprise planning with integrated forecasts, scenario analyses, and seamless collaboration.

SAC (Reporting): Provides powerful reporting features with interactive dashboards, real-time data visualization, and in-depth analyses.

Intelligent Apps: Specialized applications that enable in-depth analysis and planning from harmonized data models and generate added value through AI and third-party integration.

SAP Datasphere: The core of the platform for central data organization, integration, and management, combining semantic business data models and versatile catalog functions.

SAP Databricks: Enables AI and machine learning on any data and effective collaboration between data scientists and engineers.

Data Products: Data must be placed in a business context to promote high-quality, accurate, and data-driven decision-making.

BW (PCE): Brings your BW data into the BDC in no time and enables, among other things, the rapid use of AI and ML.

Data-Driven Decisions – What Changes with SAP Business Data Cloud?

For everyone looking to modernize SAP analytics, replace BW systems, and take the leap toward data-driven decision-making. Those who don’t think in data products rely on gut feelings – and not on real-time insights. In this TrendTalk episode, Marcel Beckmann, Head of SAP Data Warehouse at valantic, explains how companies can make data-driven decisions in real time with the SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC).

SAP BDC: The foundation for data-driven businesses

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SAP Business Data Cloud provides a single, powerful platform for managing and analyzing company data. It sets new standards for data-driven enterprises by seamlessly integrating SAP and third-party data, supporting AI technologies, and automating data processes. As part of the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), it bundles data management, analytics, AI, development, automation, and integration with SAP Datasphere , SAP BW/4HANASAP Analytics Cloud, Databricks, and SAP Business AI.

Companies that benefit from the extended transition period for SAP BW or are looking for a modern, scalable data solution should include SAP Business Data Cloud in their strategic considerations.

Further insights into the SAP Business Data Cloud

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Webinar on demand: SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC)

Game-changer or old wine in a new bottle? We will take a critical look at SAP BDC. Get the most important insights in just 30 minutes.

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Our Expert for SAP Business Data Cloud

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us!

Marcel Beckmann, valantic Business Analytics

Marcel Beckmann

  • SAP Datasphere
  • SAP BW/4HANA
  • SAP Business Data Cloud