SAP Datasphere:

The SAP Business Data Cloud combines established technologies such as SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP BW(/4HANA) PCE as well as new innovations such as SAP Databricks, Joule and Intelligent Applications in an integrated portfolio - with uniform licensing, end-to-end data storage without duplicates and a central governance model.

SAP Datasphere forms the data integration and orchestration layer that enables access to trustworthy, context-rich data across system boundaries.

The SAP Business Data Cloud follows a business data fabric architecture that combines operational and analytical data - cloud-based, scalable and open to third-party systems. SAP Datasphere is at the heart of this: it connects SAP and non-SAP data sources, enables semantic modelling and provides harmonized data products that can be used directly for analysis, planning and machine learning. There is no need for complex ETL processes or data replication - the data remains where it is created and is used virtually.

SAP Analytics Cloud directly accesses these data products and uses them for BI and planning. Using the SAP Datasphere object store, SAP data can also be combined with external data in the data lakehouse approach - ideal for AI-supported evaluations, e.g. in SAP Databricks. Existing SAP BW models can be transferred to Datasphere as so-called BW data products and enriched with current cloud services.

Within the SAP Business Data Cloud, Intelligent Applications complement the portfolio - ready-made analysis and planning solutions for areas such as finance, HR or logistics. They build on the data products provided in Datasphere and quickly deliver actionable insights based on best practices, business logic and AI algorithms.

• Central role of SAP Datasphere: Integration, harmonization and provision of trustworthy data products - without media discontinuity or duplicates.
• Uniform database: All components access a common semantic model - for consistent data quality.
• Open ecosystem: Partner solutions such as Collibra, Confluent, Databricks and Snowflake can be integrated directly.
• Uniform licensing : A subscription model covers all functions - including analytics, data integration and AI.
• Self-service & governance: Departments analyze independently, while IT retains control over data sovereignty and security.

With SAP Datasphere at its technical heart , the SAP Business Data Cloud offers a modern, powerful data platform. It creates a consistent basis for operational decisions, analyses and AI - flexible, scalable and future-proof