How We Improved SAP ECC Data Processing Efficiency by 45% Using a Governed Databricks Lakehouse for Zachry
Zachry, a major player in the engineering and construction industry, set out to modernize its analytical landscape by activating business-critical data...
At a Glance
Zachry, a major player in the engineering and construction industry, set out to modernize its analytical landscape by activating business-critical data stored in SAP ECC. The organization needed a unified, high-performance data platform capable of supporting governed reporting, operational insights, and scalable expansion across business units. To achieve this, they sought an accelerated implementation that could centralize SAP data in Databricks while establishing a strong foundation for long-term analytics adoption.
Challenge
Complexities in SAP-driven reporting without a centralized analytics platform
The client required a scalable data foundation to extract complex SAP ECC tables and convert them into a unified source of truth for analytics. Manual exports delayed reporting, and business teams lacked governed, curated datasets. The initiative needed structured incremental extraction, bronze, silver, and gold Databricks architecture, governance through Unity Catalog, and analytics-ready access through Genie Workspace, all delivered within six weeks without impacting SAP operations.
Solution
Unified SAP reporting through a governed Databricks Lakehouse
Our experts at zeb implemented an end-to-end lakehouse solution on Databricks to centralize SAP ECC data and support enterprise-ready analytics.
- SAP ECC Data Extraction & Integration Enablement
- Lakehouse Warehouse with Multi-Layer Architecture
- Comprehensive Evaluation & Blueprint Definition
- Governed Access for Analytics Consumption
Benefits
60% faster data extraction & higher processing efficiency for a scalable SAP analytics foundation
- Unified Source of Truth Across SAP Workloads:Databricks now centralizes enterprise SAP ECC data to power operational and reporting needs.
- Reduced Time to Insight for Analysts & Business Users:With curated datasets and the Genie Workspace, manual SAP exports were eliminated, helping analysts achieve 60% faster data extraction and significantly accelerate dashboard development cycles.
- Built for Future Expansion:The Lakehouse architecture, optimized pipelines, and governance patterns deliver 45% improved processing efficiency and can be seamlessly extended to additional SAP modules and external data sources with minimal rework.
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