Modern Data Analytics and AI with SAP Databricks on Azure
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.