Comparative Analysis: SAP BW vs. Snowflake in Large Enterprises

Abstract

The increasing need for efficient data warehousing solutions has propelled organizations toward advanced platforms like SAP BW and Snowflake. This comparative analysis explores the functionality, scalability, integration capabilities, and cost-effectiveness of these platforms in large enterprises. While SAP BW offers robust integration with SAP ecosystems and legacy systems, Snowflake excels in scalability and cloud-native flexibility. The findings highlight strengths, weaknesses, and practical considerations, offering actionable insights for data architects and decision-makers.