The Protocloud Difference:
What Everyone Else Says:
Custom every time 
Pre-built migration methodology 
A BW landscape assessment starts from $20,000. A full pilot/POV runs $40,000–$80,000. Enterprise-scale BDC migration programmes range from $150,000–$500,000+. We always start with a fixed-price assessment so you know the full scope before committing.
A BW assessment takes 2–4 weeks. A POV/pilot typically runs 8–12 weeks. Full enterprise migration programmes run 6–18 months depending on BW complexity. We deliver a detailed timeline after the landscape assessment.
No. SAP BDC (Datasphere) works as a data fabric layer on top of SAP ECC, BW, and S/4HANA. Many clients start BDC as their analytics modernization while planning an eventual S/4HANA transition separately.
Our team holds SAP Datasphere, SAP BW, SAP Analytics Cloud, and SAP HANA certifications. We are also Databricks-certified, which is critical for BDC’s core AI/ML capabilities.
BW/4HANA is still an on-premise-centric platform. BDC is cloud-native, open to non-SAP data sources, and includes native Databricks integration for AI/ML. For organizations wanting a future-proof, AI-ready architecture, BDC is the stronger strategic investment.
We implement a comprehensive data security framework as part of every BDC project – space-level access controls, sensitivity labels, row-level security, and full data lineage. Security is designed in, not bolted on.
We start with a fixed-scope BW landscape assessment – 2 weeks, fixed price. Output: a prioritized migration roadmap, risk register, and POV scope recommendation. You get clarity on the full picture before committing to a large programme.
Yes. BDC/Datasphere can sit as a data fabric layer on top of SAP ECC without requiring an S/4HANA migration first. Many clients use BDC modernization as their bridge strategy while planning an eventual S/4HANA move.
SAP BDC includes native Databricks integration – your SAP data flows into Databricks for ML model training, feature engineering, and GenAI applications. Results from Databricks can then be surfaced back in BDC and SAC. It’s the most powerful combination for enterprise AI on SAP data available today.
We run parallel operation during migration – existing BW reports continue running while BDC equivalents are built and validated. No business disruption. Migration is only cutover once UAT is signed off.
