SAP® Datasphere
Next Level Data Warehousing
The strategic cloud data warehouse solution from SAP
Whether you need SAP Datasphere or not depends on many factors. The decision is certainly no longer a no-brainer.
With Datasphere, SAP has developed a completely new cloud-based data warehouse that is no longer based on SAP BW. From SAP’s perspective, Datasphere is intended to replace BW in the long term. SAP is focussing on openness and partnerships with existing solutions. The Datasphere is no longer just a data warehouse; it is both a data hub and the basis of a business data fabric.
The open ecosystem with partners such as Collibra, databricks or DataRobot is perhaps the most decisive difference to classic BW, alongside the elimination of the NetWeaver platform as the basis. This means that integration into the corporate landscape can be guaranteed much more seamlessly.
With BW Bridge, a technology is also available that makes investments in the existing BW available and thus simplifies the transition to the Datasphere. Thanks to the BW Bridge, it doesn’t necessarily have to be an “either/or” choice. Hybrid solutions with BW and the Datasphere can also be realised.
For whom is the Datasphere a must-have?
For all companies that want to get more out of their data, the Datasphere is the tool of choice. While BW is an established solution for reporting and planning, it only offers very limited support on the path to becoming a data-driven company.
Merging SAP and non-SAP data in an environment that supports and promotes self-service BI is a key prerequisite for data-driven companies and will develop from a competitive advantage to a hygiene factor in the medium term.
Overview
Evaluation
Do I need the Datasphere or is my BW not enough? And what about embedded analytics and HANA Native? Am I not much better off with Microsoft Azure or the Google Cloud?
With our cobicon scorecard, we have a tried-and-tested tool for evaluating the respective alternatives in a collaborative process and preparing a decision.
Kick-Off
You want it to be the Datasphere? The decision alone is not enough. How can the Datasphere best be integrated into the existing data landscape? Which tools and systems will become superfluous? Which additional ones are needed?
Our architects will be happy to help you answer these questions.
Structure
The Datasphere is here and users and developers can finally let off steam. Is there actually an LSA++ architecture in the Datasphere? How do we deal with new possibilities such as data products? Is it better to create a few or many Spaces? What about naming conventions?
We would be happy to help you build the Datasphere and set the course for the future.
Data Culture
The business department complains about how slow and complicated IT is. IT is annoyed by the lack of requirements from the business side and howls because a CSV export is requested for every project. Sounds familiar?
A new technology won’t change anything. To really become a data-driven company, the culture also has to change. This process will hurt. Either once at the beginning or continuously over the next few years. Professional change management is important to minimise the pain. We don’t have anyone at cobicon for this process — but we do have partners who are really good at it.
Development
Of course, we also develop new applications or data models in the Datasphere. However, this is the least of our problems with a well-organised Datasphere and a data culture in the company — which is why it has the smallest text here.
Migration
So now BW is finally going to go. But can the DataSphere replace everything? And how can everything be mapped? And who should actually develop this amount of models?
We know someone…
Training
Integration with hyperscalers
You don’t rely exclusively on SAP? Has a hyperscaler like Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud crept into your organisation? No need to worry.
With this constellation, you are in good company and will find experts who understand both SAP and hyperscalers and are absolute fans of this best-of-breed solution.
Interested?
Whether DataSphere is just one option among many or the implementation has already been decided or even completed — we support you in all topics relating to SAP DataSphere.
We approach the topic without dogmatism and find the best way for you — whether migration, side-by-side or even non-SAP alternatives.
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