Multicloud integration architecture

Embrace multicloud, relying on SAP Business Technology Platform

In a world where flexibility, agility, and efficiency are key, multi-cloud IT environments are becoming the way to go. However, how do you select the solutions that best fit your organization’s needs? And how do you mix, match, and manage multiple on-premise and/or cloud environments and ensure seamless integration? SAP and Flexso can help!

Over the past few years, SAP has strategically evolved into a cloud-oriented, open and fully integrated IT platform. SAP’s Business Technology Platform (BTP) plays a central role in that transformation. The platform brings together data and analytics, AI, application development, automation and integration support in one, unified environment that works seamlessly together with third-party systems as well as with every major cloud provider.

How do you choose the right hyperscaler(s)?

Selecting the right hyperscaler(s) is key to getting the best out of your IT infrastructure – and SAP's Business Technology Platform. Here are 3 criteria to take into account:

  1. What features/ services does the hyperscaler provide?
  2. Where are the data centers located? This consideration is key as proximity can significantly improve data transfer speeds and system responsiveness.
  3. Does the cloud provider meet all the legal and industry-specific standards in your industry, region, etc.?

Streamlining integration with SAP Integration Suite

Once you’ve selected the right cloud providers, integration becomes key. That's where SAP Integration Suite (aka SAP’s good old ‘Cloud Platform Integration’ or CPI) steps in. As part of SAP BTP, this middleware product is a comprehensive toolkit that offers an array of pre-packaged content to unify processes, data, and experiences across your entire IT landscape. 2,100+ prebuilt integration packs, 2,800+ APIs, 17+ event connectors, and much more help you streamline integration efforts across both SAP and non-SAP solutions.

Creating an integration strategy and architecture

More than tools, you’ll need a robust, future-proof integration strategy and architecture to ensure successful, future-proof integration.

Not sure where to start? SAP’s Integration Solution Advisory Methodology (ISA-M) helps you assess the appropriate integration technologies, define your strategy and derive related integration guidelines. ISA-M offers an adaptable framework that includes:

  • integration use-case patterns;
  • reference architectures that provide essential guidance on how your different technologies can work together effectively;
  • and additional best practices for cloud and hybrid IT landscapes.

Practical example: reference architecture for event-driven integration scenarios with AWS

The reference architecture outlined below demonstrates how to extend an event-driven integration architecture beyond SAP BTP. This approach facilitates real-time data synchronization across platforms. Central to the setup are SAP Cloud Integration and SAP Event Mesh, two essential components in SAP Integration Suite, that handle the reception and processing of events, retrieve and format the required data, and transmit it to AWS via the AWS adapter. The data is then delivered directly to the AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS) for further distribution within the AWS Cloud.

This reference architecture can be integrated into the Integration Assessment feature of SAP Integration Suite as a best practice for event-driven integration scenarios. This ensures that enterprise architects within your organization maintain a consistent approach to similar integration challenges.

Integration experts at your service

At Flexso, we strongly believe in the benefits of integrating SAP with leading technologies from different hyperscalers. In fact, this commitment is at the core of our digital transformation approach.

If you need help to determine the right cloud technology, integrate systems and platforms or create an integration architecture, our experts can help in every step of your journey.

Why Flexso? As a trusted SAP partner, we specialize in delivering high-quality SAP Line of Business solutions and leveraging the full potential of SAP BTP. Moreover, thanks to our strategic position within the Cronos Group, coupled with strong partnerships with industry leaders like Microsoft, AWS, and Google, we can expertly guide you to a smart end-to-end architecture. So that you can swiftly adapt to evolving market demands and embrace relevant technological advancements to propel innovation forward and thrive in today’s digital age.

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Written by

Kristof Cappellen

Kristof Cappellen