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SAP Cloud Platform (SCP)

Integration

Definition

SAP Cloud Platform (SCP) was SAP's platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering for developing, integrating, and running applications in the cloud, now integrated into SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).

Detailed Description

SAP Cloud Platform (SCP) was a cloud-based platform provided by SAP that allowed businesses to develop, extend, and run applications in the cloud. It offered a comprehensive range of services and tools for application development, integration, analytics, mobile services, and more. SCP enabled organizations to quickly build and deploy enterprise applications, extend existing solutions, and integrate various systems and data sources. In recent developments, the services and capabilities of SAP Cloud Platform have been integrated into the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) to provide a unified environment for data management, analytics, artificial intelligence, application development, and integration.

Key Features

  • Analytics and business intelligence tools.
  • Database and data management services.
  • Extension capabilities for SAP solutions.
  • Integration services to connect SAP and non-SAP systems.
  • Internet of Things (IoT) services.
  • Mobile application development services.
  • Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud deployment options.
  • Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) for building and deploying cloud applications.
  • Security and identity management services.

Common Modules

Business Application Studio

A development environment for building enterprise applications.

Cloud Platform Integration

Provides tools and services for integrating applications and data across cloud and on-premise systems.

Extension Factory

Facilitates the extension of SAP applications with custom functionalities.

IoT Services

Allows for the connection and management of devices and processing of IoT data.

Mobile Services

Enables the development and management of mobile applications.