Delta Sharing: The Key to Seamless SAP and Databricks Collaboration
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In this newsletter, we'll cover:
? The importance of secure, real-time data sharing in enterprises
? How Delta Sharing eliminates data silos and enables cross-platform collaboration
? The role of AI and analytics in leveraging shared SAP data
? Best practices for governance, compliance, and performance optimization
? How businesses can future-proof their data strategy with open data ecosystems
Why Secure Data Sharing is a Business Priority
In today’s data-driven world, organizations struggle with data silos, security risks, and inefficient integrations when sharing data between SAP and Databricks. Traditional ETL-based methods are slow, expensive, and complex.
Delta Sharing changes the game. ?? It enables secure, real-time data collaboration without moving or duplicating data. By leveraging an open, platform-agnostic protocol, enterprises can break down silos and unlock AI-driven insights faster than ever before.
How Delta Sharing Enhances SAP-Databricks Integration
Eliminating Data Silos Traditional SAP integrations require manual exports and complex ETL jobs. Delta Sharing allows direct, on-demand access to SAP data in Databricks—no replication needed.
Key benefits:
? Faster access to critical data without transformation delays
? Seamless data sharing across departments and applications
? Reduced integration costs and operational overhead
? Real-Time Data Exchange Across Platforms
Batch-based data transfers introduce latency, making analytics outdated. With Delta Sharing, businesses can access live SAP data in Databricks, ensuring their AI models and reports stay up to date.
Key benefits:
? Instant insights for AI and decision-making
? No more outdated reports due to batch processing delays
? Support for dynamic business needs requiring real-time insights
?? AI & Analytics-Driven Business Intelligence
By enabling real-time SAP data access, Delta Sharing unlocks advanced AI and ML capabilities in Databricks—without manual data extraction.
Key benefits:
? Enhances AI & ML model training with up-to-date data
? Automates data processing pipelines for real-time analytics
? Empowers predictive decision-making for business optimization
How Delta Sharing Works: Architecture & Security
Core Components
1?? Delta Sharing Server – Manages access control and delivers shared data
2?? SAP as Data Provider – The original source of structured business data
3?? Databricks as Data Recipient – Processes shared data for AI & analytics
4?? Access Policies – Ensures compliance and security in data exchange
? No Data Duplication – SAP stores data, and Databricks accesses it only when needed
? Fine-Grained Access Control – Restrict access at a user or role level
? Cross-Cloud Support – Works across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-prem
Governance & Compliance: A Top Priority
Delta Sharing ensures robust security & compliance with:
? GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliance
? Detailed access logs & audit trails
? Encryption for data at rest and in transit
Real-World Business Benefits of Delta Sharing
?? Manufacturing & Supply Chain – Real-time visibility into supply chain data enables faster demand forecasting and logistics optimization.
?? Financial Services – Secure cross-platform data exchange improves risk analysis and compliance reporting.
??? Retail & E-Commerce – AI-powered customer insights and predictive analytics enhance personalization.
The Future of Data Sharing: AI & Automation
?? Open Data Ecosystems – Say goodbye to vendor lock-in and proprietary integrations. Open data-sharing protocols like Delta Sharing increase interoperability across cloud and analytics platforms.
?? AI-Driven Governance – Smart data catalogs and automated access policies will make governance more secure and efficient.
? Real-Time AI & Decision Intelligence – AI-powered predictive insights will help businesses anticipate trends before they happen.
Conclusion: Unlock the Full Potential of SAP Data with Delta Sharing
Delta Sharing is redefining enterprise data collaboration, making SAP and Databricks seamlessly connected, secure, and AI-ready. By eliminating silos, ensuring real-time access, and enhancing AI-driven analytics, businesses can make faster, smarter decisions.
How Elixr Data Enhances Delta Sharing for Seamless SAP and Databricks Integration
Elixr Data significantly amplifies the power of Delta Sharing by enabling smooth, real-time data integration and advanced analytics across platforms. With its ability to break down data silos, Elixr Data ensures that SAP and Databricks can communicate seamlessly, delivering the latest insights with minimal latency. By leveraging AI-driven data processing and secure data-sharing protocols, Elixr Data helps organizations not only comply with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations but also optimize and automate workflows. Whether it’s for predictive analytics or AI model training, Elixr Data enables businesses to unlock the full potential of their SAP data in Databricks without the need for complex ETL jobs, making your integration smoother, faster, and more efficient.
?? Are you ready to optimize your SAP-Databricks integration? Let’s discuss how Delta Sharing can transform your data strategy!
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?? Want to dive deeper? Check out the full blog on Delta Sharing for SAP and Databricks integration here ?? https://www.xenonstack.com/blog/delta-sharing-sap-and-databricks