SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is an advanced platform designed for business intelligence, planning, and predictive analytics, integrated within the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). It seamlessly connects to various data sources, including SAP BW, SAP HANA, Google BigQuery, and SQL databases, whether on-premises or cloud-based. SAC offers flexibility with live data connections and data acquisition, providing up-to-date and accurate insights. For sources lacking live connectivity, it utilizes SAP Data Warehouse Cloud for remote access.
SAC’s architecture includes three key layers: the core layer with SAP HANA and the application server, the data layer for comprehensive connectivity, and the user layer accessible through web and mobile apps. The platform features a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface for crafting dynamic dashboards and reports. Its machine learning-driven analytics provide predictive insights and reveal hidden patterns in the data.
SAC also offers powerful tools for planning and budgeting, enhancing collaborative financial planning and scenario analysis. Recent updates have introduced unified story and analytic application artifacts, running total calculations, and improved planning notifications. Future enhancements will deepen integration with SAP Data Sphere, support custom data connectors, and expand widget functionalities, ensuring SAC remains at the forefront of data-driven decision-making solutions.
