The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing the way businesses operate by enabling real-time data collection and intelligent automation through connected devices. SAP Leonardo, SAP’s digital innovation system, offers powerful IoT capabilities that help organizations integrate IoT devices with their business processes seamlessly. This article explores how IoT devices can be integrated with SAP Leonardo, the benefits of such integration, and practical use cases within the SAP ecosystem.
SAP Leonardo IoT is a comprehensive framework that allows businesses to connect IoT devices, capture data, and use that data to drive intelligent business outcomes. It provides tools and services for device management, data ingestion, processing, analytics, and visualization, all integrated into the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
By integrating IoT devices with SAP Leonardo, enterprises can:
SAP Leonardo IoT supports a wide range of IoT devices and protocols, including MQTT, HTTP, OPC-UA, and more. The platform provides device management capabilities that allow businesses to register, configure, and manage the lifecycle of connected devices securely.
Once devices are connected, they continuously send data to the SAP Leonardo IoT service. The platform handles high volumes of data streams, filters and processes the data in real-time, and ensures its quality and integrity.
Collected data is stored securely on SAP’s cloud infrastructure and can be analyzed using built-in analytics tools or integrated with SAP Analytics Cloud. This enables businesses to derive actionable insights, detect anomalies, and predict future trends.
SAP Leonardo’s IoT service integrates natively with SAP ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA. This means IoT-generated insights can trigger business processes automatically—for example, creating maintenance orders, updating inventory, or adjusting production schedules.
The platform provides customizable dashboards and visualization tools, enabling users to monitor device status, key performance indicators (KPIs), and event alerts in a user-friendly manner.
Sensor data from machines is collected and analyzed in real-time to predict potential failures. This reduces unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.
IoT-enabled sensors track shipments and warehouse assets to improve inventory accuracy and ensure timely deliveries.
Connected devices monitor energy consumption and environmental conditions to optimize energy usage and reduce costs.
Sensors collect soil and weather data, helping farmers optimize irrigation and crop treatment.
Integrating IoT devices with SAP Leonardo empowers enterprises to leverage the full potential of connected technologies within their SAP landscape. From enhanced operational efficiency to innovative business models, SAP Leonardo provides the tools and infrastructure to transform raw IoT data into meaningful business value. For SAP professionals, mastering this integration is essential for enabling intelligent, data-driven enterprises in today’s digital world.