SAP Databricks: Transforming ERP Challenges into Opportunities

Introducing SAP Databricks 

In the ever-evolving landscape of enterprise data management, SAP has partnered with Databricks to integrate Databricks’ capabilities directly into the SAP Business Data Cloud. SAP has unveiled the SAP Business Data Cloud, a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering designed to unify and govern all SAP data while seamlessly integrating with external data sources. SAP Databricks represents the next step in SAP’s renowned data, planning and analytics offerings by merging SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud, and SAP Business Warehouse into a cohesive platform that delivers transformative insights across various business functions. 

Challenges in ERP and How SAP Databricks Solves Them 

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, like those provided by SAP, are critical for managing business processes across various functions such as finance, supply chain, and human resources. However, these systems often face significant challenges: 

• Data Silos: ERP systems can create data silos, making it difficult to access and integrate data from different sources. 
• Complex Data Structures: SAP data is highly structured and complex, posing challenges for data extraction and analysis. 
• Real-Time Analytics: Traditional ERP systems struggle to provide real-time analytics and insights, limiting their ability to support timely decision-making. 

SAP Databricks addresses these ERP challenges by providing a unified platform that integrates SAP data with other enterprise data sources. This integration enables organizations to break down data silos, simplify data structures, and deliver real-time analytics and AI-driven insights. 

Databricks Positioning: Solving Data Problems with SAP 

Databricks positions itself as a leader in data engineering, data warehousing, and AI. By integrating with SAP, Databricks enhances its platform to support the unique needs of SAP customers. Here’s how Databricks solves data problems with SAP: 

• Unified Data Platform: Databricks’ Lakehouse Platform combines the best elements of data lakes and data warehouses, providing a single platform for all data workloads. This unified approach simplifies data integration and management. 
• Advanced Analytics and AI: Databricks enables organizations to leverage advanced analytics and AI on their SAP data, driving deeper insights and more informed decision-making. 
• Seamless Integration: SAP Databricks ensures that SAP data retains its business context and semantics, making it easier to integrate with other data sources and applications. 

With SAP Business Data Cloud and Databricks, businesses now have the tools to harness data, drive smarter decisions, and build a more agile and efficient future. 

Enhancing Data Governance & Collaboration with Unity Catalog in SAP Business Data Cloud 

Databricks Unity Catalog provides a unified governance solution that simplifies data management across various environments, ensuring consistent access controls and data policies. For organizations using SAP data, Unity Catalog offers a streamlined approach to managing data lineage, auditing, and compliance, thereby enhancing data security and trust. It enables seamless data sharing across teams and departments, promoting collaboration and innovation. By integrating Unity Catalog, businesses can leverage a centralized metadata management system, ensuring that data is easily discoverable and accessible while maintaining robust governance standards. This promotes transparency and encourages a culture of responsible data usage across the organization. This integration ultimately empowers organizations to make more informed decisions, accelerate their data-driven initiatives, and maximize the value derived from their SAP data assets. 

Creating Value for Customers: Savings, Innovation, and Efficiencies 

SAP Databricks delivers significant value to customers by driving savings, fostering innovation, and improving efficiencies: 

• Cost Savings: By eliminating data silos and reducing the need for costly data extraction processes, SAP Databricks helps organizations save on data management costs. 
• Innovation: The integration of SAP data with Databricks’ advanced analytics and AI capabilities enables organizations to innovate and develop new data-driven solutions. 
• Operational Efficiencies: Real-time analytics and streamlined data integration improve operational efficiencies, allowing organizations to make faster, more informed decisions.

SAP at Hexaware 

Hexaware is a next-generation SAP services provider specializing in business modernizations and landscape transformations across HCM, Finance, Supply Chain, and Procurement. Recognized as a leader by various analyst firms for three consecutive years in the mid-market segment in the US and UK regions, Hexaware positions itself strongly in the SAP ecosystem. As an SAP Gold, PE Sell, and Service partner, we offer end-to-end SAP services. We have established strategic relationships with Microsoft, AWS and Google for hybrid multi-cloud deployments, having successfully executed over 200 SAP cloud implementations. 

Hexaware has a dynamic team of over 1,000 SAP consultants across multiple onsite, nearshore, and offshore locations operating in a hub-and-spoke model to ensure round-the-clock support. Our widely acclaimed Amaze® for ERP platform, powered by Gen AI and automation, ensures seamless business modernization and cloud migrations at each stage of the transformation journey. Leveraging robust delivery models, cutting-edge industry solutions, and prebuilt accelerators, we ensure 30% assured cost savings from day one, delivering maximum business value to our clients. Hexaware’s ability to continuously improve, innovate, and streamline processes for its clients is at the core of its success, driving businesses toward greater agility, resilience, and operational efficiency. 

Databricks at Hexaware 

Hexaware is a ‘Select’ Databricks Services Partner. Recognized as a ‘Rising Elite’ partner, we are on a journey toward achieving Elite status, with aspirations to reach this milestone in the near future. As part of the Databricks Delivery Provider Program, we help scale Databricks’ own Professional Services by delivering services and packages on their behalf. 

In addition to our growing number of core certifications, Hexaware is one of the few Databricks partners with expertise in Mosaic AI, leading the way in Gen AI and Large Language Model (LLM) innovation on the Databricks platform. Among our Databricks implementations, we manage the largest consumer of DBUs in the world and are also building the largest instance of Unity Catalog for the same customer. 

With a commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions, Hexaware is dedicated to helping businesses harness the full potential of SAP Databricks, driving efficiency, innovation, and transformation across industries.

Elevating SAP Excellence 

Hexaware’s commitment to delivering optimal business value through SAP transformations is exemplified by its unique approach to integration. We are highly focused on business outcomes, ensuring clients not only optimize their SAP landscapes but also modernize their infrastructure, applications, and processes for dynamic growth. With this comprehensive vision, Hexaware supports clients in their end-to-end digital journey, empowering them to adapt and grow within an increasingly complex business environment. 

Furthermore, Hexaware’s close collaboration with SAP enables it to provide tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients, whether they are migrating to the cloud, adopting new technologies, or scaling their operations. This close partnership ensures that Hexaware stays ahead of trends, helping clients navigate both current challenges and future opportunities effectively leveraging our extensive experience.

The partnership enhances the ability to accelerate transformation and innovation across industries, providing organizations with both technical expertise and strategic guidance. This holistic approach helps drive value, foster innovation, and improve operational efficiency at every stage of the SAP journey. In the face of emerging challenges such as data complexity, faster decision-making needs, and increased competition, Hexaware’s position in the SAP ecosystem is strong. Leveraging a combination of best practices, industry-specific solutions, and cutting-edge technologies, Hexaware ensures that businesses can not only meet but exceed their business transformation goals. Our SAP Databricks partnership also enables organizations to integrate SAP with the latest technologies like AI and ML, unlocking the true potential of their data and applications.

Additionally, Hexaware’s established framework for business enablement ensures clients are equipped with scalable, flexible, and future-proof systems that will allow them to maintain a competitive edge. Whether an organization is in the early stages of its transformation or looking to scale its SAP environment further, Hexaware’s dedicated approach helps optimize resources, streamline operations, and foster sustainable growth. 

Powering Growth through Databricks 

Hexaware’s integration with Databricks enables its clients to leverage the full power of the platform, empowering organizations to harness their data for business success. By building seamless and scalable data architectures, Hexaware drives efficiencies and operational excellence, helping businesses adopt cutting-edge technologies with ease. The combination of SAP’s business-centric data and Databricks’ advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities creates unparalleled opportunities for organizations to make data-driven decisions at scale nimbly. This level of integration enhances decision-making by providing deeper insights, optimizing business operations, and accelerating time-to-market, making way for innovations. 

By leveraging the synergy between SAP and Databricks, Hexaware enables clients to achieve enhanced data governance, improved business insights, and reduced operational costs, ultimately fostering a future-proof, data-driven business environment. As organizations continue to face increasing pressure to stay relevant and competitive, Hexaware’s deep domain expertise and collaborative approach provide the ideal foundation for successful SAP Databricks integrations that not only fulfill but exceed client requirements. This empowered approach allows businesses to stay ahead in a competitive landscape, ensuring long-term success and agility in the digital era. This partnership empowers businesses to unleash value from their SAP data and transform their business operations in a rapidly evolving marketplace. 

The Road Ahead 

In the ever-changing landscape of data management, the integration of SAP Databricks offers businesses a transformative solution to the challenges of ERP data management. By effectively breaking down data silos and enabling access to advanced AI and real-time analytics, organizations can open new opportunities for innovation and growth. The collaboration between SAP and Databricks can ensure that businesses can stay ahead of the game while improving operational efficiencies. As organizations continue their digital transformation journey, SAP Databricks empowers them to make smarter, data-driven decisions, resulting in long-term success and resilience in an increasingly data-centric world.