SAP’s journey towards an integrated and intelligent data ecosystem has evolved significantly over the years. SAP Datasphere, formerly SAP Data Warehouse Cloud, was introduced to unify and simplify access to distributed data landscapes, offering businesses a flexible data fabric to connect, manage, and analyze both structured and unstructured data efficiently.

While SAP Datasphere continues to play a pivotal role in data connectivity and governance, SAP has now taken a major leap forward with the introduction of SAP Business Data Cloud. This next-generation platform builds on the foundation of Datasphere—retaining its strengths in seamless integration and governance—while extending support for SAP BW modernization. By enabling organizations to transition existing BW assets into a more agile, cloud-native architecture, it safeguards prior investments while paving the way for future-ready analytics. With integrated Databricks, it unlocks scalable AI/ML capabilities and accelerates decision-making through pre-built data models, insight apps, and a unified foundation for intelligent business content.