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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.

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UNI

Unified Data

SAP & Non-SAP

SEM

Semantic Layer

Consistent KPIs

AI

AI-Ready

AI Foundation

FP

Seamless Planning

Directly at the Source

WHAT IS BDC?

The new central data platform
from SAP

SAAS
SaaS-native Platform
SAP’s strategic SaaS platform for enterprise-wide data management.
SAP
SAP & Non-SAP-Integration
Connects data from SAP and non-SAP systems in a unified, semantically described data model.
SEM
Semantic Layer
Business departments get consistent metrics, transparent relationships, and a reliable foundation for informed decisions — without technical silos or data redundancy.
AI
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.

DAT

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.

SEM

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.

AI

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.

INT

Fewer Interfaces

The central architecture reduces integration complexity, minimizes redundant data storage, and significantly increases data reusability.

FP

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.

S/4

SAP Source Systems

ERP, SCM, HR & more

BDC

Business Data Cloud

Unified Data & Semantic Layer

SAC

SAP Analytics Cloud

Reporting & Planning

DSP

SAP Datasphere

Data Mesh & Fabric

ZPARTNER TIPThe greatest leverage comes when BDC is planned from the start in conjunction with Datasphere and SAC — we support you in exactly this architecture decision.
One Platform. All Data. Unlimited Possibilities.

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

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Business Data Cloud Readiness Check

How to structure your entry into the BDC journey — from the initial assessment to a well-founded architecture decision.

DSP

Datasphere Assessment

Analysis of your existing data landscape and recommendations on how SAP Datasphere can be integrated as the foundation for BDC.

SAC

SAC Health Check

Assessment of your existing SAP Analytics Cloud environment in terms of performance, modeling, and integration readiness for BDC.

ARC

Free Architecture Workshops

Together with our experts, we develop a suitable target architecture for your BDC rollout in a non-binding workshop.

WP

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.

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BUSINESS DATA CLOUD READINESS CHECK

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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.

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