Summary
This chapter focused on data integration, and we devoted most of it to SAP Data Intelligence since it is one of SAP’s strategic tools for data management.
To set the stage, we discussed what data integration is and how it differs from process integration. While covering SAP Data Intelligence, we have been a bit cheeky and also briefly touched upon its capabilities not directly related to data integration. We believe this makes sense to provide a complete picture of SAP Data Intelligence capabilities.
Although it’s strategic, SAP Data Intelligence may still need other components that complement its function, especially in hybrid landscapes and for protecting existing investments. Being one of the fastest-evolving SAP solutions, it may eventually become a one-stop shop for many data management requirements, from data governance to ML scenarios. However, there are other alternative solutions for data integration for now, and we concluded this chapter by briefly...
