SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is a comprehensive platform-as-a-service
(PaaS) o ering from SAP that brings together a range of services and tools to support
digital transformation initiatives. Here's a basic understanding of SAP BTP:
Overview
SAP BTP serves as a central hub for developing, integrating, extending, and operating
applications in a cloud environment. It provides a unified foundation for building
intelligent enterprise applications and unlocking the value of data for businesses across
various industries1.
Key Features and Components
1. Integration Suite: Enables seamless connectivity and integration of
applications, data, and processes both within and beyond the organization's
boundaries.
2. Extension Suite: Facilitates the extension of existing SAP applications or the
development of custom applications to meet specific business requirements.
3. Analytics Suite: Empowers businesses to extract insights from data by
leveraging advanced analytics and visualization capabilities.
4. Database and Data Management: Provides robust data management services,
including data storage, processing, and governance, ensuring data integrity and
reliability.
5. Intelligent Technologies: Incorporates emerging technologies such as artificial
intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain,
enabling organizations to leverage these technologies for innovation and
improved decision-making.
Benefits
Agility and Flexibility: Allows businesses to quickly adapt to changing market
conditions and scale their applications and infrastructure based on demand.
Integration and Connectivity: Seamless integration of systems, applications,
and data sources enables improved collaboration, process automation, and
data consistency.
Innovation: Provides tools and services to support innovation and digital
transformation initiatives.
Architecture
SAP BTP is structured around global accounts, directories, and subaccounts. A global
account represents the realization of a contract with SAP, while directories and
subaccounts help organize and manage resources according to technical and business
needs2.
