AWS for SAP

Build Resilient Applications on SAP BTP with AWS

In a 2021 study done by ASUG and Pillir, the average annual spend to maintain the most valuable SAP custom code was $800,000. For 37% of organizations, this represents up to 50% of their annual IT spend. At the same time, 91% of SAP users rely heavily on SAP Custom code to run their mission critical business processes. The maintenance cost of custom code is exponentially increasing with every SAP upgrades and modernization project.

SAP introduced the clean core approach which essentially advocates for keeping the core of SAP S/4HANA out-of-the-box while extending functionality through SAP Business Transformation Platform (SAP BTP) and other complementary services such as AWS Native Cloud Services.

In order to realize the clean core approach, customers and partners need to understand the capabilities of SAP BTP and AWS Cloud Services, and how they can benefit from the best of both worlds.

This blog introduces and provides an overview of the training course, “Build Resilient Applications on SAP BTP with Amazon Web Services”. This collaborative initiative by SAP and AWS serves as their strategic response to empower participants with the insights required to unleash the full potential of both companies. The training facilitates a seamless implementation of the clean core approach, enabling participants to effortlessly harness the advantages offered by the best of both worlds.

SAP and Amazon Web Services have been working together for over 15 years to jointly innovate for customers. A testimony of that continuous innovation is the recent announcement that SAP HANA Cloud Now Supports AWS Graviton.

One of the areas the strategic partnership focuses on is accelerating the adoption of SAP S/4HANA and RISE with SAP, and SAP BTP on AWS. By combining SAP BTP and AWS we bring the unique strengths, resources, and expertise to innovate and create value for our customers and partners.

Figure 1 – AWS for SAP BTP Framework

Figure 1 – AWS for SAP BTP Framework

The framework is:

  • A collection of unique value differentiators that AWS brings to SAP Business Technology Platform.
  • A set of collaborative architectures organised based on the SAP BTP pillars such as application development, automation, integration, data and analytics, and artificial intelligence.
  • Examples of real-world use cases to show how these architectures work in practice.

Build Resilient Applications on SAP BTP with AWS

We are now announcing the release of the course titled “Build Resilient Applications on SAP BTP with Amazon Web Services” built jointly with SAP and delivered via openSAP, a free learning platform provided by SAP with over 2.5 million registered users and hosted by the Hasso Plattner Institute.

The training aims to accelerate adoption of SAP BTP and AWS services by demonstrating practical applications and empowering users to implement the co-innovation framework effectively in their projects, driving innovation and value creation for customers and partners. By participating in this training, you gain first-hand insight into deploying these innovations, ensuring you are well-equipped to navigate the ever-evolving technological landscape and bring forth solutions that carry the hallmark of both SAP’s and AWS’s excellence.

It is five weeks long, supporting the co-innovation discussion focusing on SAP BTP and AWS. The course includes 23 video recordings, 16 demo, 12 exercises, and questions built jointly by SAP and AWS. This course is designed for a broad audience, including application developers, consultants, cloud solution architects, enterprise architects, and anyone keen on cloud architectures and development. It’s particularly beneficial for those in the AWS ecosystem looking to integrate with SAP systems or services.

The course is accessible globally, with content delivered in English and subtitles available in multiple languages including German, French, and Spanish. To ensure inclusivity, the course comes with no prerequisites, although basic programming knowledge is recommended for the hands-on exercises.

Examples of reference architectures found in the course units include:

    1. Automated Stock Replenishment Notification: Combines S/4HANA’s stock management with AWS services like Amazon AppFlow and SNS for efficient supply chain operations
      Figure 2 – Automated Stock Replenishment Notification, Reference Architecture

      Figure 2 – Automated Stock Replenishment Notification, Reference Architecture

    2. Event-Driven Integration Architectures: Leverages SAP BTP for Industry 4.0 scenarios, showcasing the versatility of SAP-AWS integration.

Figure 3 – Event-Driven Integration Architecture, Reference Architecture

Figure 3 – Event-Driven Integration Architecture, Reference Architecture

Benefits for Individuals:

  • In-depth knowledge of SAP BTP and AWS.
  • Skill enhancement and certification.
  • Staying current with the latest trends.
  • Gaining a competitive edge.

Benefits for Partners:

  • Competitive advantage (position as expert in field).
  • Cost savings through free training.
  • Flexible, self-paced learning.
  • Continuous learning with regularly updated course content.
  • Community and networking opportunities.

Start building your SAP BTP and AWS expertise today!

As SAP and AWS continue to innovate, this course represents a unique opportunity for professionals to enhance their skills and understanding of these companies have to offer. Whether you’re seeking to expand your knowledge base or apply these technologies in your work, this course is an invaluable resource.

Join us in this journey of learning and innovation, and let’s build the future together!

Enrol now in “Build Resilient Applications on SAP BTP with Amazon Web Services”.

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Credits

The openSAP training course “Build Resilient Applications on SAP BTP with Amazon Web Services” is the result of combined work from SAP and AWS experts. We would like to thank the following team members for their contributions: Anirban Majumdar, PVN PavanKumar, Weikun Liu, Sivakumar N, Uma Anbazhagan, MadanKumar Pichamuthu, Marc Huber, Praveen Kumar Padegal, Mahesh Palavalli, Shanthakumar Krishnaswamy, Harutyun Ter-Minasyan, Piyush Gakhar, Lalit Mohan Sharma, Divya Mary, Ajit Kumar Panda, Ferry Mulyadi, Diego Lombardini, Himanshu Salathia, Venkat Tatavarthy, Krishnakumar Ramadoss.