The SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) has evolved into the cornerstone of intelligent enterprise transformation.
In 2026, SAP BTP is firmly positioned as more than just a development and integration platform – it has become the engine driving enterprise-wide innovation, agility, and AI-powered transformation. It brings together application development, automation, integration, and data capabilities on a unified foundation that supports both SAP and non-SAP systems, enabling businesses to evolve without disruption.
SAP BTP: More Than Just a Platform
SAP BTP is designed to unify data, analytics, AI, integration, and application development into a single platform. Its true value lies in its ability to support both agility and innovation – critical factors for organisations operating in fast-moving markets. Whether you are looking to react quickly to regulatory changes, launch new business models, or embed AI into your operations, BTP provides the tools to do so with speed and precision.
From our experience working with global clients, we know that one of the most significant challenges in digital transformation is aligning legacy systems with modern processes. SAP BTP bridges this gap, enabling organisations to modernise without wholesale replacement. It integrates SAP and non-SAP systems, supports custom developments, and enhances business process automation – all from a unified cloud-based foundation.
Key Capabilities and Pillars of SAP BTP
SAP BTP’s core capabilities can be grouped into four key areas:
- Application and Agent Development:
SAP Build empowers both professional developers and business technologists with low-code and pro-code tools. Whether developing side-by-side extensions or standalone applications, BTP ensures they are scalable, secure, and compliant. Integration with SAP Signavio means process optimisation and automation are built into the development lifecycle. Business users can also leverage SAP Work Zone and SAP Joule to create contextual digital workplaces and intelligent assistants, with the option to build and embed custom skills.
- Integration Suite:
Seamless integration is at the core of any intelligent enterprise. SAP Integration Suite consolidates A2A, B2B, and B2G integration on a single platform. This includes support for hybrid landscapes, event-driven architecture, and API management. Prebuilt connectors – over 4,000 – ensure faster time to value, especially when integrating SAP and third-party systems. From our perspective, this is a key strength of BTP, enabling complex ecosystems to function as a unified whole.
- AI and Data Foundation:
SAP BTP is built with AI at its core. It supports model training, orchestration, and lifecycle management. What is especially noteworthy is SAP’s emphasis on operationalising AI – ensuring projects move beyond proof-of-concept into scalable production solutions. With support for structured and unstructured data, SAP HANA Cloud acts as both the engine and memory for AI agents, powering use cases like document classification, intelligent translation, and even ABAP code generation using domain-specific models.
SAP’s introduction of RPT1 (Rapid One) – an AI model optimised for structured business data – demonstrates its focus on enterprise-specific AI use cases. For clients, this means AI that not only understands data, but also the business context in which it is used.
- Core Platform Services:
Robust identity management, compliance tooling, and lifecycle governance are essential for any enterprise-grade solution. SAP BTP provides these out of the box, including capabilities for data protection and auditability. This ensures applications and innovations built on the platform are secure and enterprise-ready.
Multicloud and Sovereignty
SAP BTP’s multicloud strategy gives customers the freedom to deploy on hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, AliCloud) or SAP’s own infrastructure. This flexibility is essential for regulated industries or public sector organisations. With sovereign cloud offerings already available in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand – and more on the roadmap – BTP ensures compliance with regional data residency and operational sovereignty requirements.
At On Device Solutions, we recognise that sovereignty and compliance are increasingly strategic concerns for our clients. SAP BTP’s multicloud and regionalised deployment options are a critical differentiator.
Why SAP BTP Matters to 2026-Ready Enterprises
SAP BTP is no longer simply a back-end developer platform – it is the nervous system of the modern SAP landscape. BTP empowers businesses to integrate seamlessly, develop rapidly, embed AI intelligently, and scale globally – all while maintaining a secure and compliant foundation.
At On Device Solutions, we help businesses unlock the full potential of SAP BTP by providing expert guidance, tailored integrations, and scalable innovations that align with business goals. If you are considering BTP or want to get more value from your existing investments, we are here to support you on your journey.
Contact us to explore how SAP BTP can support your organisation’s innovation strategy.
For a closer look at how SAP BTP enables real-world process improvement, read our blog on unlocking process excellence with SAP BTP.
