SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is not just a technology offering—it’s a movement redefining the way SAP approaches innovation and customer-centricity. SAP’s commitment to releasing products, enhancement packs, and new features at an accelerated pace makes SAP BTP the cornerstone of a new era.

Staying Relevant by Keeping the Core Clean

SAP has always prioritized relevance and focus. By listening to customer feedback and addressing pain points, SAP ensures its offerings align with real-world business needs. This philosophy has driven the evolution from traditional SAP ERP systems to groundbreaking solutions like S/4HANA, from PI/PO to CPI, and from legacy SAP Neo to the more versatile SAP BTP Cloud Foundry (CF) and Kyma environments.

SAP’s journey out of the ABAP-centric world began with the introduction of SAP Fiori in 2014 and HANA in 2010. These milestones laid the groundwork for a transformation that continues to redefine SAP’s capabilities.

A Shift Towards Openness and Innovation

BTP empowers SAP to extend its wings beyond traditional boundaries. Customers now have unprecedented flexibility to choose their preferred cloud infrastructure, regions, and services. Whether it’s AI, generative AI (GenAI), low-code/no-code tools, or advanced app development with SAP Build, the platform offers a diverse range of capabilities.

SAP’s emphasis on in-app and side-by-side extensibility ensures businesses can innovate without disrupting their core operations. From Business Application Studio to SAP Build Work Zone and AI Core, the services offered on BTP provide a dynamic, future-ready environment.

Legacy Deprecation for Future Growth

SAP’s willingness to retire legacy products demonstrates its commitment to staying ahead. Products like SolMan have evolved into Cloud ALM, and Fiori Client has given way to SAP Mobile Start. Meanwhile, HANA has become the backbone of most SAP offerings, enabling faster, smarter, and more scalable solutions.

SAP is not limited to its own ecosystem. With BTP, customers can integrate non-SAP technologies like Python, Angular, and Vue.js using the power of Cloud Foundry and Kyma. This openness underscores SAP’s vision of fostering innovation by building on its strengths while embracing diverse development frameworks.

The Beauty of Evolution: A Multi – Year Perspective

Reflecting on our journey with SAP, we have witnessed the evolution of an ecosystem that includes SAP Afaria, SMP, Fiori, Portal, PI/PO, ABAP, CDS, RAP, CAP, CPI, AI services, and more. From legacy ERP systems to the latest versions of S/4HANA, SAP’s transformation is a testament to its ability to adapt, innovate, and lead.

SAP’s portfolio has expanded to include solutions like Ariba, Concur, SuccessFactors, Fieldglass, IBP, Hybris, and C4C. The Rise with SAP and GROW models, coupled with public, private, and extended editions, provide tailored options for small, medium, and large businesses.

Guiding the Future

For SAP customers and partners, the message is clear: focus on relevance and innovation. Explore what SAP offers, from AI and GenAI to SAP Build and CPI. Think beyond the legacy world and harness the power of SAP’s tools to create value.

SAP BTP is more than a platform—it’s the future of enterprise technology. Together, let’s rise with SAP and grow into a world of endless possibilities.