Microsoft Events presents a session on integrating SAP Databricks and Azure, featuring Anavi Nahar and Shanku Niyogi. The content covers advanced analytics, AI, ML, and BI on trusted SAP and third-party data, with live demonstrations and technical guidance.

Unleashing SAP Databricks on Azure: Modernize, Analyze, and Innovate

Speakers: Anavi Nahar, Shanku Niyogi

Microsoft Ignite 2025 session BRK136 delivers insights into modernizing your data platform by integrating SAP Databricks natively on Azure. Key highlights include:

Introduction

Azure Databricks as a Microsoft first-party service
Joint goals in the Microsoft–SAP partnership
Leveraging SAP and external data for enterprise analytics

Technical Deep Dive

Delta Sharing: Enables seamless data access between SAP Business Data Cloud and Azure Databricks without duplication.
Live Demo: Workflow on integrating SAP data, performing exploratory analysis, and analyzing model predictions (feature importance, residual diagnostics).
Agents: Tools that facilitate joining unfamiliar SAP data sets, improving understanding and collaboration.
Automation: Automated forecasting and exploratory analysis use cases demonstrated.

Power BI Integration

Direct demonstration of using Power BI with Azure Databricks for business intelligence and dashboarding.
Discussion on building intelligent apps and generating actionable insights.

Use Cases and Benefits

Unified data analytics and machine learning leveraging trusted SAP and third-party business data
Real-world BI applications, data collaboration, and data product creation on Azure

Resources

Conclusion

SAP Databricks on Azure delivers a robust platform for enterprise-scale analytics, advanced AI/ML, and business intelligence, powered by seamless integration and native cloud capabilities.