SAP BTP Governance

Ensure the secure, efficient and cost-optimized operation of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) with a holistic governance model

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Increased efficiency thanks to standardized rules and defined responsibilities

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Precise cost control through transparent structures

What is SAP BTP Governance ?

SAP BTP Governance refers to a systematic set of rules consisting of clearly defined roles, processes and standards that enable the secure, efficient and cost-effective operation of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). It is particularly indispensable when SAP BTP is used company-wide – across teams, locations and business units. The more complex the landscape, the greater the need for control, security and efficiency. SAP BTP Governance creates transparency, reduces risks, enables scalability and forms the basis for innovation with control.

A holistic SAP BTP Governance model includes:

  • Account structuring
    Structured organization of accounts and a clear separation of development, test and production environments

  • Role and authorization management
    Secure, traceable access concepts with clear responsibilities

  • Security and compliance guidelines
    Implementation of legal requirements and internal guidelines

  • Cost management and resource transparency
    Monitoring, overview of services used as well as active cost and license management

  • Development and operating processes
    Modern DevOps approaches, automation and lifecycle management

  • Documentation and knowledge organization
    Standards, templates and efficient onboarding

  • Technical standards, tools and automation
    Common development guidelines, naming conventions and standardized deployment processes

  • Platform operation and support models
    Clear processes for incident and change management as well as central support and helpdesk processes

  • Central management by a platform team/Center of Excellence (CoE)
    Dedicated platform team that defines standards, supports teams and maintains an overview

Investing in a reliable SAP BTP Governance at an early stage lays the foundation for sustainable success on the SAP Business Technology Platform – technically, organizationally and economically.

How to establish SAP BTP Governance

SAP BTP Governance is not a theoretical concept, but addresses specific challenges that companies face when using SAP Business Technology Platform.

  • Lack of overview due to the large number of subaccounts

  • Unclear responsibilities for subaccounts, apps and tenants

  • Security risks due to insecure accounts or apps

  • Lack of entitlements so that services cannot be used

  • No cost transparency and no resource monitoring

  • Duplication of work and lack of reuse due to lack of uniform standards

  • Low development speed due to lack of automation and DevOps approaches

  • Unclear responsibilities in the event of app failure

We are very familiar with these challenges from numerous customer projects – whether it's setting up sustainable role and authorization concepts, implementing compliance requirements or establishing central control mechanisms. We therefore also know how companies can best overcome them.

Take advantage of our expertise when it comes to SAP BTP Governance and let us provide you with holistic support from analysis to concrete implementation – individual, practical and structured.

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Our approach for your SAP BTP Governance

In an SAP BTP Review Workshop, we analyze the following aspects:

  • Which subaccounts, services and systems are in use?

  • Which Cloud Connectors and Cloud Identity Service Tenants are there?

  • Which licenses, contracts and hyperscalers are in place?

  • How is the system landscape connected?

  • How do the teams currently work? Who is responsible for what?

  • What use cases, processes and expectations are there?

  • Which documents and tools are available?

Result:

A transparent overview with specific recommendations for action on architecture, connectivity, security, guidelines and naming conventions

SAP BTP Governance: analysis | IBsolution

Together with the company we develop:

  • a governance strategy & roadmap

  • a consolidated architecture and landscape overview

  • operating models, responsibilities and processes

Result:

A clear target picture of governance, responsibilities, operating processes and system landscape

SAP BTP Governance: workshop | IBsolution

We provide active support in setting up and implementing a sustainable governance structure:

  • Setting up a structured SAP BTP landscape

  • Establishment of a platform team (Center of Excellence, CoE)

  • Automation, establishment of technical and organizational standards

  • Role and authorization concepts

  • Development of simple control structures for costs, security and compliance

  • Implementation of topic-specific workshops, e.g. on identity & authorization and other governance key issues

Result:

A sustainable governance structure has been established – with a clear account structure, a central platform team (Center of Excellence), well thought-out authorization concepts and technical and organizational standards. Costs, security and compliance can be managed using suitable control mechanisms.

SAP BTP Governance: realization | IBsolution

SAP BTP Governance is not a one-off project, but an ongoing process. This is why we also support companies in the long term through:

  • regular reviews

  • targeted enhancements

  • individual training

Result:

Companies ensure the optimized operation of SAP BTP in the long term and also benefit from sustainable development, controlled platform operation and a high degree of flexibility.

SAP BTP Governance: further development | IBsolution

How do companies benefit from SAP BTP Governance?

Clear responsibilities & better collaboration

Clearly defined responsibilities improve coordination between IT, business departments and development teams.

Cost control & transparency

Thanks to clean account structures, clear conventions, targeted use and consistent monitoring, companies can maintain an overview of SAP BTP usage at all times.

Higher security & compliance

Clean role and authorization concepts, lifecycle management and the logging of security-relevant activities not only ensure better protection, but also make it easier to comply with internal and external requirements.

Fast & standardized implementation of projects

Reusable templates, clear architecture specifications and DevOps approaches accelerate projects on SAP BTP.

Scalable operating models

A central platform team (CoE) ensures control – and at the same time enables agile development in the business departments.

Sustainable platform strategy

Documented standards, clear processes and regular reviews ensure the long-term and future-proof operation of SAP BTP.

Benefits of SAP BTP Governance | IBsolution

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An SAP BTP strategy that is ideally tailored to your requirements and an effective governance structure ensure the optimal configuration of SAP Business Technology Platform. Our Enablement Package for SAP BTP Governance provides you with a coherent overall concept and specific recommendations for the optimized use of SAP BTP.
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