SAP NEW CORE PLATFORM · SAAS

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.

UNI
Unified Data
SAP & Non-SAP
SEM
Semantic Layer
Consistent KPIs
AI
AI-Ready
AI Foundation
FP
Seamless Planning
Directly at the Source
SAP Business Data Cloud
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
BDC Platform Overview
ZPARTNER Tip: The greatest leverage comes when BDC is planned from the start in conjunction with Datasphere and SAC — we support you in exactly this architecture decision.
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.

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.

+ SAP Certified Partner + BDC Early Adopter + Response Within 24h
BUSINESS DATA CLOUD READINESS CHECK

Start Your Readiness Check Here.

In a compact readiness check, we show you concretely what your path to SAP Business Data Cloud could look like — non-binding and free of charge.

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