SAP + Databricks: Real-Time Insights Without Replication — Unlocking AI with Business Data Cloud

Analyze Happy: Crafting Your Modern Data Estate

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n this episode, we dive deep into SAP’s strategic integration with Databricks—powered by SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC)—to explore how enterprises are unlocking AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics on top of their most critical business data without costly data replication.

We’ll break down:

• What SAP Business Data Cloud is and why it matters
• How Delta Sharing enables zero-copy, bidirectional access between SAP and Databricks
• The pros, cons, and cost structures of different integration models—from BDC-native to JDBC and Kafka
• The latest updates from SAP Sapphire 2024, including cloud discounts and partner ecosystem growth
• Key cost drivers like egress fees, and how to optimize cloud region placement to save big
• Strategic recommendations, including hybrid architectures and real-world use cases across ERP, AI, and real-time streaming
• Why governance and compliance (e.g., GDPR, Unity Catalog) must be part of your data architecture from day one

If you’re a data architect, SAP lead, or AI/analytics executive evaluating SAP-Databricks integration, this episode will give you the practical insights and strategic playbook to deploy a scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solution that actually delivers business value.

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