SAP as a Foundation for Enterprise Integration: Connecting Diverse Systems and Data Streams in the Digital Age
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15680/IJCTECE.2020.0304001Keywords:
SAP, Enterprise Integration, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Cloud Platform, SAP Integration Suite, Digital Transformation, Data Streams, Cloud Integration, Enterprise Systems, ConnectivityAbstract
In today's increasingly digital and interconnected business environment, organizations face significant challenges in managing multiple systems, applications, and data streams. SAP plays a central role in integrating these diverse systems and enabling seamless data flow across various platforms. Through solutions like SAP S/4HANA, SAP Cloud Platform, and SAP Integration Suite, businesses can create a unified digital ecosystem that connects on premise, cloud-based, and third-party applications. These integration capabilities are critical for enhancing operational efficiency, improving decision-making, and fostering innovation. This paper explores the role of SAP as a foundation for enterprise integration, highlighting its technologies, benefits, challenges, and real-world use cases. Additionally, it discusses how organizations can leverage SAP solutions to bridge the gap between legacy systems, modern applications, and emerging technologies in the digital age.
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