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What is SAP Platform and Technology?
SAP Platform and Technology history started with mainframe-based applications, with the first official release being the SAP R/2 solution. This was eventually replaced by SAP R/3 which was the first application running a 3-tier client/server architecture. A client/server architecture continues to be the model for on-premise applications sold by SAP, even when those applications are often running on some form of cloud infrastructure. The newest SAP applications use a purely cloud-based infrastructure and are often software-as-a-service solutions.
What is SAP Platform and Technology?
SAP Platform and Technology history started with mainframe-based applications, with the first official release being the SAP R/2 solution. This was eventually replaced by SAP R/3 which was the first application running a 3-tier client/server architecture. A client/server architecture continues to be the model for on-premise applications sold by SAP, even when those applications are often running on some form of cloud infrastructure. The newest SAP applications use a purely cloud-based infrastructure and are often software-as-a-service solutions.
While these represented the infrastructure on which SAP solutions were built, SAP customers also needed platforms on which to build and develop applications. The first solution that SAP released was the SAP NetWeaver platform which was a software stack for many of SAP’s applications. First released in 2004, SAP NetWeaver consisted of an ABAP software stack as well as a Java development stack. This allowed organizations to build and deploy applications using business APIs and integration capabilities to other SAP solutions.
Building on the success of SAP NetWeaver, SAP released the SAP Cloud Platform as a similar resource for organizations looking to build cloud-based applications. More recently, SAP brought the SAP Cloud Platform together with other services and technologies to release the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Key capabilities of SAP BTP include database and data management, analytics, application development and integration, and intelligent technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.
One of the most important capabilities of SAP solutions has been the ability to enhance them by creating customizations and extensions. Implementations of SAP ERP systems like SAP ECC frequently involved thousands or even hundreds of thousands of lines of customized code based on SAP ABAP and written using platforms like SAP NetWeaver. New solutions like SAP S/4HANA focus on extensions which provide additional functionality without requiring underlying code changes using SAP BTP as the means for achieving these extensions.
SAP BTP is also the technology solution that SAP organizations are looking to use to leverage to build on their investments in SAP S/4HANA.
From a technology and infrastructure perspective, nearly nine in ten SAP customers are now running at least some SAP workloads in the cloud. Underlying data repositories are also more likely to be moving to cloud-based infrastructure.
SAP has many implementation partners that will either provide a technology platform on which SAP solutions can run or will assist with the development of applications that leverage technologies like SAP BTP. Examples of partners providing infrastructure include Dell Technologies, HPE, and Intel. Cloud providers for SAP services include AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft. Implementation partners also assist organizations with building on this SAP Platform and Technology.
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Spotlight: Banking on a Cloud-Based Platform
In this SAPexperts interview, Leonard Schwartz, director of solution management, SAP Financial Services Network, at SAP, comments on the development of the SAP Financial Services Network and some issues related to cloud-based financial services. Adoption of cloud-based computing has been slower in the United States market compared with other markets, such as Latin America and...…
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Mastering SAP June 2023
We’re bringing the thriving Mastering SAP community together – 800+ people, 2 days, 90+ hours of brilliant content and a plethora of unrivalled networking opportunities – to celebrate the talent, innovation and ideas literally transforming the way we work. 7-8 June, Melbourne. Register today!
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Host Your SAP Systems in a Fast-Performing, Highly Available, Nondisruptive, Managed Environment
For companies running SAP software, SAP’s announcement that it is extending the end-of-mainstream-maintenance deadline from 2025 to 2027 means that organizations now have another two years to decide when and how to build a migration plan to SAP S/4HANA into their roadmap. This transition will be a complicated one for many companies and is a…
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SecurityBridge, Altum Partner to Better Secure SAP Environments
SecurityBridge has partnered with Altum to enhance SAP cybersecurity measures, combining their expertise to develop innovative solutions for protecting against vulnerabilities in SAP environments amid rising cyber threats.
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MIT Builds a Foundation for the Future
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a pioneer in education and technology, is no stranger to the SAP world. Having been an SAP customer since 1996, MIT observed the increasingly prominent trend of on-premise systems moving to the cloud to reduce datacenter footprints and free up resources for more value-added development. Coupled with the need for…
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SAP Security Beyond Technical Expertise – the Bigger Picture
In the evolving role of SAP security administrators, possessing technical skills is no longer sufficient; they must also understand governance, compliance, and business processes to develop comprehensive security strategies that align with organizational goals and legal requirements.
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NEOS by Argon & Co Launches Rocket Mobile to pioneer AI in SAP logistics operations
NEOS by Argon & Co, a leader in system integration services and support, announces the launch of its latest innovation, Rocket Mobile for SAP. This certified SAP solution is set to transform supply chain operations with unparalleled AI capabilities and seamless integration. With decades of experience in delivering enterprise-grade warehouse, transportation, and inventory orchestration systems, NEOS by…
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How ERP integration platforms can help untangle errors in data exchange
A recent SAPinsider report reveals that 78% of businesses face challenges with cloud-to-on-premise integration due to legacy systems and data compatibility, prompting Emmelibri, a logistics coordinator for Messaggerie Italiane, to adopt Boomi for its hybrid integration capabilities, reducing time to market by 40% and streamlining its complex data processes.
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Operating Excellently: Why a Comprehensive EAM Assessment Is Crucial Before Migrating to SAP S/4HANA
A thorough assessment of your Enterprise Asset Management landscape is essential before migrating to SAP S/4HANA to prevent carrying over inefficiencies and data issues, ensuring a successful transformation and the establishment of a culture of continuous improvement.
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Payday Super 2026: What SAP Payroll teams must do now
Closing the super gap while modernising payroll operations. Payday Super represents one of the most significant changes to Australia’s superannuation system in decades. Under the proposed reform, employers will no longer treat superannuation contributions as a quarterly administrative process. Instead, super payments will need to be processed and submitted in alignment with each pay cycle…
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