SAP Business Data Cloud Adoption and Use Cases

This research report evaluates the adoption of SAP Business Data Cloud (SAP BDC) among organizations and addresses how they are evolving their data architectures and governance strategies. The report is based on SAPinsider’s 2026 benchmark survey, which indicates that while the adoption of SAP BDC is still in its early phases, a clear strategic intent is emerging. It discusses the critical need for organizations to address gaps in foundational data architecture and analytics capabilities to fully leverage SAP BDC's AI-driven potential. Key findings reveal that 45% of organizations are currently evaluating SAP BDC, while only 4% have achieved broad adoption. The report further details issues related to governance, ownership fragmentation, and the necessity for a cross-functional governance model to enhance decision-making and platform adoption. It concludes that organizations prioritizing both data architecture modernization and analytics development will be better positioned to unlock SAP BDC's full potential, driving meaningful business outcomes.