Unlock Smarter Decisions with SAP Business Data Cloud
Unify SAP and non-SAP data to power analytics, AI and smarter decisions.
Smarter Data Starts Here with SAP Business Data Cloud
SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) is a comprehensive, fully managed SaaS solution that unifies SAP and non-SAP data into one harmonised environment. By integrating components like SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Business Warehouse and managed Databricks, it provides real-time insights, trusted analytics, and a foundation built for AI-powered innovation.
Leveraging these capabilities, you can transform disparate data sources into consistent, business-ready data products that preserve context and enable smarter decision-making. The platform accelerates strategic planning, streamlines your data infrastructure, and prepares your organisation for future demands.
Capabilities of SAP Business Data Cloud
SAP Business Data Cloud simplifies how you manage, analyse and act on data – combining SAP and non-SAP sources in one trusted platform for AI-driven decisions.
Unify SAP and Non-SAP Data
Connect all your business data in a single semantic layer – no more silos or fragmented systems.
AI and Advanced Analytics
Boost productivity with Joule-powered insights and scale AI/ML using Databricks for advanced analytics and data engineering.
Insight-Driven Applications
Deploy pre-built Insight Apps with dashboards and AI analytics to accelerate time-to-value and simplify lifecycle management.
Zero-Copy Data Sharing
Securely share data across teams and platforms without duplication – using Delta Sharing for efficiency and control.
Modernise Without Disruption
Move from SAP BW to SAP BDC at your pace, with tools and support designed for a smooth transition.
Scale with a Flexible SaaS Model
Adopt a pay-as-you-go model that scales seamlessly for small, medium and large enterprises.
Future-Proof Your Data Strategy
Plan with confidence using upgrade-ready tools and extended BW/4HANA support through to 2040.
Enable Open Collaboration
Break down silos with third-party integrations and an open data ecosystem that supports seamless collaboration.
Why Choose SAP Business Data Cloud?
SAP Business Data Cloud empowers organisations to simplify data management and unlock enterprise-wide value through innovation, efficiency and sustainability.
Flexibility
Tailored options fit diverse business needs.
Innovation
AI and ML unlock advanced insights and automation.
Efficiency
Unified data reduces redundancies, enhances decisions, and cuts costs.
Simplicity
Pre-built tools ensure quick implementation and ROI.
What Powers SAP Business Data Cloud?
SAP Business Data Cloud brings together trusted tools from the SAP Business Technology Platform to unify data, simplify analytics and enable enterprise-grade AI.
Use Cases Powered by SAP Business Data Cloud
SAP Business Data Cloud delivers ready-to-use insight apps and harmonised data models enabling faster delivery and measurable value across key business functions, helping different teams across Finance, HR, Supply Chain and Customer Experience make smarter decisions.
Finance and Planning enables businesses to automate forecasting and align enterprise-wide financial planning in real time.
Workforce Analytics empowers HR teams to optimise decisions and track employee trends using unified workforce data.
Supply Chain Visibility allows organisations to predict disruptions and improve operational efficiency with connected supply chain insights.
Customer Experience Intelligence helps personalise journeys and analyse customer behaviour through real-time data insights.
Partner and Ecosystem Insights provide extended capabilities through trusted apps from providers such as PwC, McKinsey and others.
AI-Powered Innovation supports the deployment of machine learning and generative AI models using Joule and Databricks.
YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER FOR A SMARTER FUTURE
SAP Business Data Cloud is powerful, but its potential can remain untapped without the right partner. Our Group brings precision, strategy and hands-on SAP expertise to turn your data into decisions that move the business forward.
SAP Implementation Specialists
We bring hands-on experience in SAP BTP, SAP BW, Joule, SAP Analytics and Business Data Cloud implementations across industries.
Tailored Data Products
We activate SAP-managed business-ready data products aligned to your needs – from Finance and HR to Supply Chain and Customer Experience.
BW to BDC Migration Expertise
We simplify your transition from SAP Business Warehouse to SAP BDC, ensuring minimal disruption and faster time-to-value.
AI and ML Enablement with Databricks
We support pro-code machine learning development using SAP Databricks and Joule to help you deploy advanced AI-driven solutions.
Lifecycle Management Support
From data discovery and transformation to secure sharing and optimisation, we manage the full data lifecycle for sustainable success.
Faster Adoption and ROI
Our proven methodologies and platform knowledge help your team adopt SAP BDC quickly with measurable results.
Frequently Asked Questions About SAP BDC
Find answers to the most common questions about SAP Business Data Cloud, from capabilities to integration and implementation.
SAP Business Data Cloud is at the core and a critical part of SAP’s Business Suite strategy, encompassing applications, data and AI. It integrates deeply with all our business applications to offer a harmonised data model across all our lines of business. With SAP BDC, we will connect data, applications and AI more closely and centralise data from SAP and non-SAP sources into a unified semantic layer to help customers unlock new use cases with high-quality, trusted data.
SAP Business Data Cloud Intelligent Applications (formerly named Insight Apps) are a suite of adaptive and AI-powered applications that learn from your data, understand business context, and act on your behalf to transform business outcomes. These are fully managed, built on a foundation of SAP data products, and incorporate predefined metrics, AI models, and planning capabilities, simplifying how you connect and integrate every part of your business.
This accelerates use cases aligned with your essential business functions, including ERP, Spend, Supply Chain, HR, Customer Experience, and Finance.
SAP Databricks is integrated natively into SAP BDC and users can access the SAP Databricks workspace directly from within SAP BDC.
Deep bi-directional, zero-copy data integration via Delta Sharing will enable customers to leverage the rich data engineering, data science and AI/ML tooling of Databricks with the diverse, semantically rich, pre-packaged data products from various SAP applications, resulting in faster time to value.
SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud remain key pillars of our SAP Business Data Cloud strategy. Customers currently using SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud can continue without interruption. Over time, they can transition their current solution to a fully managed solution with SAP Business Data Cloud.
An SAP data product is a refined data set based on data ingested from an SAP application across ERP, Finance, HCM, CX, Supply Chain and more. The data is enriched and complemented with descriptive metadata and an access API. These data products are created, delivered and managed by SAP and are the foundation for the SAP BDC Intelligent Applications.
Customers must first purchase the corresponding SAP BDC Intelligent Application, which gives them access to the SAP data products.