In the business world, innovating and adapting quickly is key to success and to avoid falling behind in the market. SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) addresses this challenge by offering a unified platform that allows businesses to build, integrate, and extend enterprise applications efficiently and intuitively.
Evolving from SAP HANA Cloud Platform, BTP has transformed into a comprehensive ecosystem that drives innovation and accelerates digitalization. With advanced tools, it helps organizations tackle complex challenges and stay at the forefront of technology.
This evolution is not accidental. As businesses face more complex challenges on their path to digitalization, SAP has enriched its platform with increasingly sophisticated capabilities. Today, BTP not only facilitates the development of applications, but also provides a comprehensive set of tools that allow organizations to stay ahead in technological innovation.
SAP suggests that on the path to digital transformation, the use of new services and custom solutions for the company should be developed on BTP, leaving those solutions within this framework. The backend remains as standard and clean as possible, while for improvement opportunities, developments, and the use of new solutions, BTP is utilized. This means keeping the core stable and executing improvement opportunities in the BTP Cloud.
BTP outlines its services as follows:
- Database and data management
- Analytics
- Application integration development
- Intelligent technologies
BTP: The Power of a Unified Platform
Imagine having all the tools needed for digital transformation in one place; this is exactly the value proposition of BTP. The Business Application Studio (BAS), for example, represents much more than just a development environment: it is a creative space where developers can bring their ideas to life with modern tools and optimized workflows.
The Integration Suite, on the other hand, acts as a digital bridge, connecting systems and processes that previously operated in silos. Its integration capability goes beyond simply connecting points, enabling the creation of workflows, adding new open communication protocols to a wide range of technologies, and providing a substantial library of pre-packaged integrations between SAP products. It also enables functionality for monitoring integrations, ensuring continuity of operations while giving greater governance to these critical processes for IT.
Competitive Advantages of BTP
The competitive advantages of BTP include:
- Application Development: Fast, low-code, and using cutting-edge tools.
- Native Integration Solution: It offers pre-packaged solutions like Integration Suite or SAP Business Accelerator HUB.
- Knowledge Ecosystem: A centralized hub for various processes supporting operations; all in one place—data management, analytics, development of new solutions, and integration.
- Platform Flexibility: Since BTP runs in the Cloud Foundry Environment, services operate in a multi-cloud architecture, giving organizations the freedom to choose where applications are hosted and executed. This flexibility, combined with the ability to scale as needed, is another huge advantage of BTP.
Innovation in Action: Novis Transforms Maintenance Management at Engie with SAP BTP
A case that demonstrates the power of SAP BTP is the solution implemented by Novis for Engie, a global leader in the energy sector. This project exemplifies how Novis’ expertise in BTP, combined with a deep understanding of client needs, can generate exceptional results.
The Challenge Engie Faced
Engie wanted to improve its maintenance management. The work permits, essential for ensuring safe and efficient operations, were managed through a manual process that posed multiple challenges:
- Technicians had to complete lengthy paper forms for each work permit.
- Approvals required supervisors to be physically present, causing significant delays.
- Physical documentation was prone to loss and deterioration.
- There was no real-time visibility into the status of permits.
- Compliance was difficult to verify and document.
- Operation traceability was limited.
The Novis Solution
Novis’ experts designed and implemented a comprehensive solution using SAP BTP, making the most of the platform’s capabilities to create a seamless digital experience. The solution included:
- Una aplicación móvil intuitiva que permite a los técnicos:
- Solicitar permisos de trabajo desde cualquier ubicación.
- Trabajar sin conexión en áreas remotas.
- Capturar información y evidencia fotográfica en terreno.
- Recibir notificaciones inmediatas sobre aprobaciones.
- Un portal web completo para supervisores que ofrece:
- Visibilidad en tiempo real de todos los permisos activos.
- Capacidad de aprobación masiva de solicitudes.
- Dashboards interactivos de gestión.
- Reportes detallados de cumplimiento.
- La integración con SAP PM fue impecable, asegurando la sincronización automática de los datos y una trazabilidad completa de todas las operaciones.
Customer Satisfaction as the Best Testimony
Liset Hernández Cabrera, SAP PM Consultant at ENGIE Latam, commented: “The project lasted almost two years and automated the entire digital work permit management process. Currently, this solution is used by more than 120 users who are happy because they no longer need to go to a place to pick up their approved work order. Now everything is available on their phones.”
This success story demonstrates Novis’ ability to leverage the power of SAP BTP and create solutions that generate real value for its clients. The combination of technical expertise, business knowledge, and a customer-centric approach resulted in an implementation that not only addressed Engie’s immediate challenges but also set a solid foundation for future innovations.
See more details in BTP Solution: BTP development: digital work permits for maintenance processes in SAP PM
The Value of an Experienced Partner Like Novis
In the world of enterprise technology, success depends not only on the chosen platform but also on the partner who accompanies the digital transformation journey.
Novis has over two decades of certified continuity service, with a mature and easy-to-manage service model that ensures continuity of solutions, whether they are in the backend or on BTP. This means the same service is used to address both continuity and the digital transformation needed for the company.
Novis’ track record in BTP projects is significant. Each successful project implemented has contributed to building a knowledge repository and best practices that benefit every new client. It’s not just about implementing technology; it’s about creating solutions that generate real value for the business.
Novis’ team of specialists is another key advantage. The consultants not only master the technical aspects of the BTP platform but also possess deep technical knowledge of SAP Backend and its solutions. Therefore, developing on BTP is easier to manage as they know the best of both worlds, and this dual expertise is more efficient.
For organizations considering moving to BTP, Novis offers a structured, gradual, and flexible start process. It begins with an initial evaluation, where platform experts analyze the organization’s specific needs and identify areas where BTP can create the most value.
Is your organization ready to take the next step in your digital transformation journey? Contact us. Our team of experts is ready to guide you every step of the way, from the initial evaluation to successful implementation and beyond.
Feedback/Discussion with Author: Luis Sasmay, SAP Pre-Sales Consultant, Novis.
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