Overcoming SAP Data Challenges
SAP data comes with inherent complexities:
- Volume: Managing extensive datasets across over 130,000 tables
- Complex Data Models: Coded fields and tables with limited documentation and no change data markers
- Real-Time Demand: Businesses need up-to-the-minute data for critical decisions, often constrained by system performance
- SAP Notes:
- Note 3255746: Guidelines for using ODP Data Replication APIs
- Qlik's Solution: Leverage SAP OData to ensure compliance with the note while enabling seamless data replication
- Note 2971304: Limitations on HANA database log replication
- Qlik's Solution: Implement Trigger-Based Change Data Capture (CDC) to support real-time data integration without relying on unsupported log replication
- Note 3255746: Guidelines for using ODP Data Replication APIs
Qlik's Approach to Data Integration
Qlik addresses SAP's challenges by:
- Enabling Change Data Capture (CDC) streaming with minimal system impact
- Providing an intuitive drag-and-drop interface and proof-of-concept (POC) tools
- Offering a wide range of SAP connectors and accelerators for:
- Order-to-cash processes
- Financials
- Inventory management
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Qlik Talend Data Integration: Key Features
- Real-Time Data Movement:
- CDC replication from databases like SAP, MS SQL, and more
- Real-time syncing of cloud sources such as Salesforce and NetSuite
- Modern Architecture:
- Pro-code deployment on Azure with MDP acceleration kits
- API endpoints for full command and control in Qlik Cloud
- Impact Reduction:
- Near-zero impact on source databases
- Superior performance for real-time data streaming
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Benefits Post-Qlik Implementation
With Qlik, businesses can:
- Focus on added value activities like Data Science & AI and Data Analytics
- Address SAP-specific challenges, such as compliance with SAP Notes 3255746 and 2971304, through SAP OData integration and Trigger-Based CDC
- Reduce time spent on Data Integration & Preparation
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Start Your Data Integration Journey Today
Ready to overcome your SAP data challenges with Qlik Talend Data Integration? Contact our experts at element61 to discuss your specific needs and see how our solutions can empower your data strategy.