Enterprises are increasingly embracing the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) to drive innovation and process transformation.
The focus often centres on business value – streamlining workflows, increasing visibility, and enabling automation.
Before your teams can build, automate, or optimise processes, they must first ensure that on-premise SAP systems – such as SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC – can connect securely and reliably to the cloud.
On Device Solutions is recognised by SAP for its specialisation in SAP Business Technology Platform – highlighting our certified expertise and proven capability in delivering secure and reliable BTP projects.
That’s where SAP Cloud Connector and the Cloud Integration Automation Service (CIAS) come in.
Bridging On-Premise and Cloud – Without the Complexity
SAP Cloud Connector acts as a secure bridge between your on-premise landscape and SAP BTP services. Installed within your corporate network, it allows controlled access to selected resources, ensuring that data flows securely without exposing your entire system.
Traditionally, setting up the Cloud Connector involved multiple manual steps – managing certificates, defining endpoints, exchanging metadata, and coordinating across technical teams. This often delayed innovation initiatives, particularly in regulated industries or security-sensitive environments.
SAP’s Cloud Integration Automation Service addresses this by offering guided, scenario-based workflows that walk teams through the configuration process – automating what can be automated, and clearly assigning manual tasks to the right people.
For On Device Solutions clients, this means integration projects that once took days or weeks can now be accelerated, tested, and deployed in significantly less time – with reduced risk and greater consistency.
Why This Matters for SAP Process Innovation
In our recent article, Unlocking Process Excellence with SAP BTP, we explored how organisations can use SAP BTP to gain real-time visibility into operations, automate repetitive tasks, and enable continuous improvement.
However, those benefits only materialise once the technical plumbing is in place. SAP Cloud Connector and CIAS represent the first critical step – giving you the secure, governed connectivity needed to use services like:
- SAP Build Process Automation
- SAP Build Apps and Work Zone
- SAP Integration Suite
- SAP Signavio Process Intelligence
Without seamless connectivity, business users can’t trigger workflows, developers can’t access backend data, and IT teams are left managing brittle point-to-point integrations.
Key Benefits of Using CIAS and SAP Cloud Connector
- Accelerated Time-to-Value: Guided workflows mean less time reading documentation and more time building.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: Data never leaves your firewall unnecessarily. All access is controlled and auditable.
- Repeatable and Scalable: Integration steps are templated, helping organisations apply consistent standards across projects.
- Role-Based Assignment: CIAS ensures the right people complete the right steps, reducing confusion and rework.
The ODS Advantage: SAP BTP Integration Expertise Meets Innovation Enablement
At On Device Solutions, we don’t just help clients implement SAP BTP – we enable them to adopt it efficiently and securely. Whether your goal is to launch a new mobile app, integrate field data into your ERP, or automate a complex approval process, our consultants ensure your infrastructure supports your vision.
We support clients by:
- Conducting readiness assessments for SAP BTP connectivity
- Providing support during firewall, certificate, or network configuration steps
- Integrating SAP Build tools with on-premise SAP data and services
- Building mobile and web front-ends that leverage these secure connections
Closing the Loop: From Infrastructure to Innovation
While CIAS and SAP Cloud Connector may seem like technical enablers, they are critical to unlocking the full potential of SAP BTP. In fact, many of the use cases we outlined in our Process Excellence article – including automated process flows, decision support, and end-to-end visibility – are only possible when the back-end systems are securely connected.
On Device Solutions is recognised by SAP for its specialisation in SAP Business Technology Platform.
If you’re planning to modernise your SAP landscape and leverage the power of SAP BTP, let us help you start on the right foundation.
Contact us today to learn how we can accelerate your SAP BTP integration using CIAS and SAP Cloud Connector, helping your organisation build toward true process excellence.
