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Date Published
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Taylor Brown
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1307
Language
English
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Summary

SAP's complex ecosystem often presents challenges for enterprises seeking to centralize data, particularly when integrating SAP with non-SAP sources for comprehensive analytics. This issue is compounded by restrictive licensing and limited compatibility, which can hinder data access and create vendor lock-in. However, the EU Data Act, effective from September 2025, aims to mitigate these issues by granting businesses new rights to access and switch their data providers without needing approval. In response to these challenges, many global companies, such as LVMH, Cemex, Pitney Bowes, and Adragos Pharma, have turned to Fivetran for seamless SAP data integration. Fivetran's platform allows these companies to automate data replication and integration from SAP and other sources, facilitating real-time insights and decision-making without the burdens of custom pipelines or engineering resources. For instance, LVMH can now access real-time SAP insights across its brands, Cemex has reduced SAP processing times significantly, Pitney Bowes has improved logistics and customer satisfaction, and Adragos Pharma has streamlined data management to support its acquisition strategy. Through Fivetran, enterprises can modernize their data strategies, enabling advanced analytics and AI initiatives while maintaining security and compliance.