Similar concepts accelerate the transition for BizTalk teams and shorten the learning curve.
BizTalk Replacement
BizTalk to SAP Integration
BizTalk is being phased out, and for companies with an SAP environment, the SAP Integration Suite is the most direct path to a modern, cloud-enabled integration architecture. No system change required; native SAP expertise from the start.
Replace BizTalk with the SAP Integration Suite
With the increasing migration of SAP systems to the cloud, the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is becoming the central integration hub for many companies. In addition to cloud services, it offers the SAP Integration Suite, a modern, high-performance platform that securely connects SAP and non-SAP systems, on-premises applications, and cloud scenarios at scale.
At the same time, the end-of-life of Microsoft BizTalk Server is fast approaching. Companies face the challenge of modernizing their integration architecture, minimising operational risks, and finding a future-proof integration solution.
Reasons for the change
- Expiration date is fixed: BizTalk Server 2020 is the latest version, Extended Support ends April 2030.
- Technological standstill: No .NET upgrade over 4.8, no strategic development, growing technical debt.
- Specialists are becoming scarce: The market for BizTalk expertise is shrinking, onboarding new specialists is increasingly difficult.
- Pre-built content and native BTP integration: For common SAP scenarios and close integration with the entire BTP ecosystem.
Transparency
All costs can be viewed in real time in the BTP cockpit, with no hidden costs and without manual evaluation.
scalability
The platform grows with your requirements: extensions are possible without additional infrastructure overhead.
future-proof
SAP is constantly developing BTP: new functions are directly incorporated into their integration environment.
BizTalk to SAP Integration
When is the SAP Integration Suite the right choice?
For those who already rely on SAP or are making the transition to the SAP Cloud, the SAP Integration Suite offers a platform that treats integration not as an additional task, but as a central component of the enterprise architecture.
The SAP Integration Suite is the right choice if:
- Your company operates SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, Ariba, or other SAP systems, or is migrating to the SAP Cloud
- Whether you already have a licence for SAP BTP or are planning to get one, the Integration Suite is an integral part of the platform
- You operate a hybrid integration environment and need to connect both on-premises and cloud systems
- You want to pursue a consistent SAP platform strategy over the long term and avoid fragmentation caused by third-party tools
- Your integration teams are already familiar with SAP concepts and need to become productive quickly
our solution
From analysis to operation
As an integration partner with deep know-how in Microsoft BizTalk and SAP integration technology, we support the entire migration process:
- Technical evaluation and architecture check: Is the SAP Integration Suite the right choice for your environment?
- Migration strategy: Prioritisation, phase planning, risk minimization
- Implementation: iFlows, Mapping, Adapter, Monitoring. All cleanly implemented.
- Governance & Operation: From Hyper-Care to Go-Live to 24×7 Support Models
This creates a smooth transition to a modern, scalable and future-proof integration architecture.
Would you like to know whether the SAP Integration Suite is the right choice for your situation? We´ll show you scenarios, effort and time-to-value. Concrete and without unnecessary delays.
What the SAP Integration Suite offers
Native SAP Integration
Connection of S/4HANA, BW, SuccessFactors, Ariba via preconfigured adapters/content.
Multi-Cloud
Autoscaling, high availability and multi-cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP), without infrastructure maintenance.
Hybrid Scenarios
Securely connect on-premises and cloud. Flexible and reliable integration environments.
VISUAL MODELING
iFlows, Mapping, Monitoring: all configured intuitively via user-friendly tools.
cost efficiency
Less maintenance, transparent billing, high ROI through efficient cloud use.
Familiarity
Comparison: What changes
BizTalk vs. SAP Integration Suite
Both platforms connect systems and orchestrate processes. The key difference lies in the future: BizTalk is running out, the SAP Integration Suite is the cloud-native development on SAP BTP.
Deployment
BizTalk Server
Primary on-premises, cloud only possible to a limited extent
SAP Integration Suite
Fully supported cloud-native, on-premises and hybrid
SAP native integration
BizTalk Server
Connection via adapter, no native SAP understanding
SAP Integration Suite
Native to SAP BTP, preconfigured adapters for S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, Ariba
Maintenance effort
BizTalk Server
High infrastructure expenditure, own servers, manual updates
SAP Integration Suite
No infrastructure expense, automatic updates by SAP
Future-proof
BizTalk Server
End-of-Life April 2030, no strategic development
SAP Integration Suite
Active further development through SAP, new functions flow directly
Professionals
BizTalk Server
Shrinking market, onboarding increasingly difficult
SAP Integration Suite
Growing ecosystem, SAP concepts for many teams already familiar
License model
BizTalk Server
One-time purchase with annual maintenance costs
SAP Integration Suite
Flexible: subscription, cloud credits or pay-as-you-go
| Criteria | BizTalk Server | SAP Integration Suite |
|---|---|---|
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Deployment |
Primary on-premises, cloud only possible to a limited extent
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Fully supported cloud-native, on-premises and hybrid |
|
SAP native integration
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Connection via adapter, no native SAP understanding
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Native to SAP BTP, preconfigured adapters for S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, Ariba
|
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Maintenance effort |
High infrastructure expenditure, own servers, manual updates |
No infrastructure expense, automatic updates by SAP |
|
Future-proof |
End-of-Life April 2030, no strategic development |
Active further development through SAP, new functions flow directly
|
|
Professionals |
Shrinking market, onboarding increasingly difficult
|
Growing ecosystem, SAP concepts for many teams already familiar
|
|
License model |
One-time purchase with annual maintenance costs |
Flexible: subscription, cloud credits or pay-as-you-go |
Licensing SAP Integration Suite
A frequently underestimated advantage: Companies that have already licensed SAP BTP usually have direct access to the SAP Integration Suite without additional licence costs. Where this is not the case, there are three models to choose from.
licensing models
- Subscription: Fixed monthly or annual costs with a defined scope of services. Plannable, budget-safe, suitable for stable integration environments.
- Cloud Credits / BTPEA: Flexible consumption via BTP credit, which can be distributed across different services. Ideal if multiple BTP services are used in parallel.
- Pay-as-you-go: Entry without minimum contract, billed based on actual usage. Suitable for pilot projects and proof-of-concepts before the complete transition.
your next step
Plan ahead before it's too late
Would you like to know whether the SAP Integration Suite is the right choice for your situation? We show you scenarios, effort and time-to-value, concretely and without unnecessary delays.
FAQ: Replacing BizTalk with SAP Integration Suite
BizTalk is reaching end of life (EOL). This increases upgrade and operational risks, skills are becoming scarcer and new integration patterns (APIs, events, cloud) can be implemented faster and more securely in the SAP Integration Suite.
Yes, it covers iFlows/Orchestration, Mapping, Adapter/Connectors, API Management, Events and Monitoring. It covers the core BizTalk functions in a modern, cloud-native way on SAP BTP.
Experience has shown: Pilot 4-8 weeks, medium-complexity environments 3-6 months, complex environments 6-12+ months. The number and complexity of orchestrations, mappings, adapters and non-functionals (security, HA, monitoring) determine the overall timeline.
We advise use-case-based. In SAP-centered environments, SAP IS is usually the first choice. If requirements differ, we present alternatives. The architecture check makes this transparent.
Multi-level support model (Hyper-Care → SLA Support) to 24×7 possible. Clear response times (e.g. 8×5 to Premium/Custom) and well-established operating routines. Find out more about our support and operations here.