Business Data Cloud.
Data. Unified. Intelligent.
SAP Business Data Cloud connects all enterprise data in a unified, cloud-native platform — the foundation for modern analytics, planning, and AI.
Unified Data
SAP & Non-SAP
Semantic Layer
Consistent KPIs
AI-Ready
AI Foundation
Seamless Planning
Directly at the Source
WHAT IS BDC?
SAP’s new central data platform
SaaS-native Platform
SAP’s strategic SaaS platform for enterprise-wide data management.
SAP & Non-SAP-Integration
Connects data from SAP and non-SAP systems in a unified, semantically described data model.
Semantic Layer
Business departments get consistent metrics, transparent relationships, and a reliable foundation for informed decisions — without technical silos or data redundancy.
Datasphere Foundation & AI Integration
Built on SAP Datasphere, with native AI integration for modern analytics and planning scenarios.
BENEFITS
Why SAP Business Data Cloud?
Five strategic strengths that make BDC the foundational platform of modern SAP landscapes.
Central Data Foundation
BDC seamlessly connects SAP and non-SAP systems, creating a single access point for all relevant enterprise data. No more data silos.
Unified Semantic Layer
Data is described and standardized at the business level. Users work with consistent business objects and KPIs — regardless of the data source.
Optimal AI & Analytics Foundation
Full integration into the SAP ecosystem: BDC forms the basis for SAC analytics and is the natural foundation for AI applications and Joule.
Fewer Interfaces
The central architecture reduces integration complexity, minimizes redundant data storage, and significantly increases data reusability.
Seamless Planning
Build planning processes directly on enterprise data: higher data quality, shorter planning cycles, and full transparency through a real data foundation.
ECOSYSTEM
BDC in Action
SAP Business Data Cloud is not a standalone solution — it connects SAP Datasphere, Databricks, and SAC into a powerful analytics ecosystem.
SAP Source Systems
ERP, SCM, HR & more
Business Data Cloud
Unified Data & Semantic Layer
SAP Analytics Cloud
Reporting & Planning
SAP Datasphere
Data Mesh & Fabric
1
Unified Data Platform
SAP & Non-SAP in One Platform
0
Data Copies Needed
Live Access to Source Data
SaaS
Fully Cloud-Native
No Infrastructure Overhead
360
Data View
Complete Business Picture
GET STARTED
Business Data Cloud Readiness Check
How to structure your entry into the BDC journey — from the initial assessment to a well-founded architecture decision.
Datasphere Assessment
Analysis of your existing data landscape and recommendations on how SAP Datasphere can be integrated as the foundation for BDC.
SAC Health Check
Assessment of your existing SAP Analytics Cloud environment in terms of performance, modeling, and integration readiness for BDC.
Free Architecture Workshops
Together with our experts, we develop a suitable target architecture for your BDC rollout in a non-binding workshop.
Whitepapers and Best Practices
Field-tested methodologies, checklists, and learnings from BDC projects for your rollout.
BDC as the Foundation of Your Data Strategy?
ZPARTNER guides you from the initial assessment to a productive BDC implementation. Find out which migration strategy and integration paths make sense for your system landscape.
BUSINESS DATA CLOUD READINESS CHECK
Start Your Readiness Check Here.
In a compact readiness check, we show you concretely what your path to the SAP Business Data Cloud can look like — non-binding and free of charge.