Become an AI & Suite-First Enterprise with SAP Databricks in SAP Business Data Cloud | ft. San Tran

Gaurav Dey is joined by San Tran, Product Manager for SAP Business Data Cloud, to discuss the groundbreaking partnership between SAP Business Data Cloud and SAP Databricks. They chat how SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform) is driving AI-first enterprise transformation through seamless SAP Data Sphere integration, zero-copy data sharing, and advanced AI/ML workflows.

Also, how Business Data Fabric and SAP Business AI are enabling future-ready enterprise IT, making it easier than ever to turn enterprise data into real business value. From hands-on use cases like cash flow forecasting, margin analysis, and attrition analysis to practical tips for engineers and data scientists, you’ll get a front-row seat to digital transformation outcomes that matter.

Also in this episode:
How SAP and Databricks have formed a deep partnership, enabling seamless integration between SAP Business Data Cloud and Databricks for advanced machine learning pipelines and AI/ML use cases.
The new zero-copy data sharing approach for real-time, bi-directional data access between SAP and Databricks, eliminating the need for cumbersome data replication and ETL processes.
SAP’s Business Data Fabric architecture as a holistic strategy for managing, enriching, and analyzing both SAP and non-SAP data, including SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP HANA Cloud migration.
Leveraging powerful tools like SQL analytics, Python notebooks, and integrated ML tooling (including MLflow) within the SAP ecosystem for engineers and data scientists.
Real-world use cases—such as cash flow forecasting, margin analysis, and attrition analysis—demonstrating how AI and machine learning are being applied to solve business challenges.
The upcoming BDC Connect, which will expand integration capabilities and allow enterprise Databricks customers to combine SAP and non-SAP data for a complete business view.
Hands-on resources, including trial environments, SAP Integration Suite, SAP Build, SAP Document AI, webinars, and upcoming SAP TechEd workshops, to help you get practical experience with SAP Business Data Cloud and Databricks.
How the data marketplace and SAP Data Sphere integration are shaping the future of data-driven innovation and BW modernization strategy.

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0:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome
0:04:08 - What’s New in SAP BTP & Services
0:04:27 - Meet the Expert: San from SAP
0:04:35 - Fun Game: AI & Jokes
0:05:40 - SAP & Databricks: Why the Partnership Matters
0:08:46 - Business Data Fabric Architecture Explained
0:11:57 - The Role of Databricks in SAP Business Data Cloud
0:13:21 - Real-World Use Cases & AI/ML Integration
0:15:34 - What’s in It for Existing Databricks Customers?
0:17:59 - SAP Databricks vs. Enterprise Databricks
0:19:22 - SAP Business AI & Databricks: Working Together
0:21:36 - BW Modernization & Digital Transformation
0:23:56 - What’s Next: BDC Connect & Future Roadmap
0:25:13 - Hands-On Resources & Learning Opportunities
0:26:45 - Closing Remarks & How to Get Involved

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