SAP BTP Services Overview: What You Can Do on the Platform

When people hear about SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), they often wonder: What exactly does it offer? The answer is simple … BTP is a platform filled with cloud services that let you build, connect, manage, and enhance business applications.

In this blog, we’ll give you a high-level overview of the types of services available on BTP and what you can actually do with them.

Build and Extend Applications

One of the most popular uses of BTP is building new apps or extending existing SAP solutions. Whether you prefer no-code tools or professional development frameworks, there’s something for everyone.

• SAP Build Apps: Quickly create mobile and web apps without coding.
• SAP Build Process Automation: Design workflows and automate approvals.
• SAP Business Application Studio: A professional development environment in the cloud.
• Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP): Framework for building enterprise apps in Node.js or Java.
• ABAP Environment (ABAP Cloud): Modern ABAP development in the cloud to extend SAP systems.

Manage and Analyze Data

BTP is built for businesses that run on data. Its services let you store, manage, and analyze information securely and in real time.

• SAP HANA Cloud: In-memory database for transactions and analytics.
• SAP Datasphere: Centralized data access from SAP and non-SAP sources.
• SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC): Dashboards, visualizations, and planning tools.
• SAP Data Intelligence Cloud: Data integration and governance across complex landscapes.

Connect Systems and Processes

Most businesses run on a mix of SAP and third-party applications. BTP services make it easier to integrate them into a connected landscape.

• SAP Integration Suite: Pre-built connectors, APIs, and tools for system-to-system integration.
• API Management: Control, secure, and monitor APIs.
• Event Mesh: Real-time messaging for event-driven processes.

Add Intelligence to Business Applications

With BTP, you don’t just run apps … you can make them smarter with built-in intelligence and automation.

• SAP AI Core & AI Launchpad – Train, manage, and deploy AI models.
• SAP Conversational AI – Build chatbots to handle requests and FAQs.
• SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation (iRPA) – Bots that automate repetitive tasks.
• Pre-Trained AI Services – Out-of-the-box AI features such as document processing or sentiment analysis.

Why This Matters

The services in SAP BTP are designed to help you:

• Innovate faster without replacing your entire IT landscape.
• Connect existing systems and data instead of working in silos.
• Build intelligent applications that scale with business needs.

You don’t need to use every service … just start with the ones that solve your current challenges, then expand as your needs grow.

Final Thoughts

SAP BTP is a powerful platform filled with services that support innovation in different ways. From building apps to analysing data, from integrating systems to adding intelligence, BTP provides the building blocks you need.

👉 If you haven’t already, try setting up your SAP BTP free trial account and start exploring these services hands-on.

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