In today’s complex enterprise landscapes, data is often distributed across multiple sources—cloud platforms, on-premise databases, SaaS applications, and more. Managing and integrating this data efficiently is critical for gaining unified, timely insights. SAP Datasphere addresses this challenge by offering advanced data virtualization and federated querying capabilities, empowering organizations to access and analyze heterogeneous data without the need for extensive data replication.
Data virtualization in SAP Datasphere is the ability to create a unified, logical data layer that abstracts and integrates data from diverse sources in real time. Unlike traditional data integration that physically moves data into a central repository, virtualization allows users to access and query data directly where it resides. This reduces latency, minimizes data duplication, and accelerates data delivery.
Federated querying complements data virtualization by allowing SAP Datasphere to execute a single query that spans multiple, disparate data sources. The platform intelligently decomposes the query and pushes down processing to source systems whenever possible, then combines the results seamlessly. This capability provides:
SAP Datasphere supports connectivity to a broad range of data sources, including:
This extensive connectivity enables organizations to virtualize data across their entire ecosystem.
SAP Datasphere’s query engine optimizes performance by pushing down as much query processing as possible to the source systems. This reduces the volume of data transferred over the network and leverages the computational power of the underlying systems.
Users create semantic models in SAP Datasphere that abstract the underlying source complexities and present business-friendly views. These models support federated queries, allowing end-users and BI tools to consume data as if it originated from a single source.
Since data remains in source systems, virtualization enables real-time data access, ensuring insights reflect the latest information. SAP Datasphere also enforces centralized governance and security policies, maintaining data privacy and compliance across sources.
SAP Datasphere’s advanced data virtualization and federated querying capabilities empower organizations to seamlessly unify and analyze distributed data without the overhead of data replication. This innovative approach accelerates decision-making, reduces costs, and simplifies data management in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. By adopting SAP Datasphere, enterprises can unlock the full potential of their data landscape, delivering real-time, comprehensive insights that drive business success.