You have opted for the SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) - and now what?
Then the real journey begins.
We have developed a workshop aimed at companies that have already decided to implement the SAP BDC and now want to ensure that the start runs smoothly. In this workshop, we work together to create the basis for a well-structured and secure start to your BDC journey. We accompany you during the take-off, develop initial use cases and define the next steps for your SAP BDC implementation.
What is the SAP Business Data Cloud?
The SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) is SAP's state-of-the-art data, analytics and AI-enabling product. This fully managed SaaS solution brings together applications, data and AI and makes all SAP data available as managed data products in a central DataObject Store.
Main functions
- Optimized data integration: Connection of SAP and third-party data in a uniform platform.
- Simplified data management: Organization and enrichment of data with knowledge graphs while preserving business metadata and semantics.
- Predefined data products: Access to fully managed data products in a harmonized data model.
- AI integration: Use of SAP Datasphere and Analytics Cloud for the development and implementation of AI models.
- ZeroCopy DeltaShare: Make data products available to all analysis stakeholders in a regulated manner (governance, quality, up-to-dateness).
Is the BDC something for you?
Are you familiar with the term BDC, but are unsure whether it is right for you? Or do you want to future-proof your data landscape and want to evaluate whether BDC meets your expectations? BDC is new territory for you, but has aroused your curiosity? This is also where we come in with a workshop.
Discover the BDC implementation workshop
Challenges with the introduction of BDC
Many companies face the challenge of successfully integrating the SAP Business Data Cloud into their existing system landscape. In addition to technical issues - such as architecture, data integration or security - the main challenge is to empower employees so that they can use the full scope of the BDC.
Typical questions here are:
How do we create a common understanding between IT, business and analytics teams?
What specific business benefits does the BDC bring to our specialist areas?
How do we make self-service BI, governance and operations sustainable?
This is where the workshop comes in: It creates orientation, alignment and a structured approach before the actual implementation process begins.
Strategic benefit
The BDC Launch Workshop offers exactly the support that companies need when launching into the BDC galaxy - both strategically and operationally:
What you take with you
✅ In-depth understanding of the BDC and its key components and functions
✅ Vision & objectives for your BDC introduction
Insight into specific use cases
✅ Product demos to illustrate the possibilities
✅ Clear, practical BDC flight plan (roadmap) with initial use cases
Setup & procedure - your journey into the BDC galaxy
The workshop is structured as a "journey" - starting with the basics, continuing with demos and ending with individual practical examples and hands-on training. This journey is the starting point for your long-term work with the BDC: we introduce you and all relevant people in your company to the topic, develop use cases together that provide participants with concrete tools and enable them to get off to a smooth start with the new technology.
Methodology & didactics
- Alternation between theory and practice with reference to individual challenges
- Interactive formats: Group work, challenges, quizzes
- Practical relevance: Real use cases from various industries and company sizes
- Gamification elements to loosen up and deepen knowledge
- Transfer to the company's own reality
- Guided Expert Inputs instead of pure slide presentations
Agenda - Our common mission
A view of the flight deck: Welcome, destination definition, safety instructions 1st BDC overview: Components, potentials, impulse & Q&A
We start the journey with a joint boarding:
Introduction to objectives, expectations and roles of the participants
BDC overview: Components, potentials & impulses
Brief BDC readiness check: Where do we stand, what do we need to get started?
Goal: Everyone gets on board with a common basic understanding of the BDC and clear workshop goals.
In this section, we travel deeper into the world of the SAP Business Data Cloud:
- Mission briefing: Introduction to demo scenarios, typical use cases and industry-specific challenges
- Practical block: Demonstration of the BDC functions using real use cases
- Discussion: Reflection on the demo, questions & initial insights for your own company context
Objective: Participants experience the BDC in action, understand the possible applications and can derive initial ideas for their own use.
This is where the crew is made fit for the mission:
Self-service BI: what does "enablement" really mean?
Interactive exercises / mini use case simulations
Discussion of typical stumbling blocks and how to avoid them
Objective: Teams are enabled not only to understand the BDC, but also to use it confidently in the future. They are also encouraged to develop their own initial use cases.
Now it gets specific: We transfer the BDC to your company context.
Identification/discussion of potential use cases in the specialist area
Evaluation according to business value, data availability & complexity
Selection of a "Starter Use Case"
Sketching initial integration and architecture ideas
Goal: You leave this mission control session with a clear, prioritized BDC use case portfolio.
Finally, we bring the machine down safely and immediately initiate the next steps:
Documentation of all prioritized use cases
Derivation of a BDC flight plan
Clarification of open points
Joint de-briefing: what are the most important learnings?
Goal: A clear flight plan for the introduction of the SAP Business Data Cloud in your company.
Duration: 1-2 days
Participants: 10-15 people (optimum size)
Format: Remote or on-site possible
The agenda is flexible: duration, content and focus are agreed with you and can be customized.
From CHF 4500.- CHF
Arrange a non-binding preliminary meeting. I look forward to discussing the BDC topic with you.
