SAP Sharepoint Integration

Dial Nine Software Technologies specialises in SAP Sharepoint integration. There are various methods that allow SAP and Sharepoint to be integrated. The most appropriate method depends on the technology environment and the business outcomes the implementation must achieve.

When choosing a SAP Sharepoint integration methodology the following needs to be considered.

•	SSO (Single Sign On)
•	Integrate existing SAP UI’s
•	Custom development
•	Read/Write (SAP)
•	Existing software infrastructure
•	Security and Authentication
If some or all of these are required as part of the implementation, this will help determine the most appropriate SAP Sharepoint integration method.

Dial Nine Software Technologies specialises in the following SAP Sharepoint Integration methodologies:

•	Business Data Catalogue The Business Data Catalogue is part of the SharePoint Services SDK, and it facilitates access to SAP systems by SharePoint. The Business Data Catalogue uses a metadata model (XML), and it provides schema definition files (XSD) for the XML. Business Data Web Parts and Business Data Columns are used to display data in the portal.
•	SharePoint Server Web Parts SharePoint Server Web Parts are Microsoft's equivalent of a portlet, although they do no require portals to be delivered. Web parts allow a user to personalise their interface and come with embedded controls independent of the UI. SharePoint Web Parts can be coded to connect to SAP data. Once in the SharePoint environment the data can be further manipulated as required.
•	SAP .NET Connector Part of Visual Studio. Allows SAP and .NET Framework to communicate. Supports Remote Function Calls (RFC).
•	iView Web Parts SAP iViews are embedded web components that are delivered from SAP Enterprise Portal.
•	Web Services for Remote Portlets (WSRP) Web Parts WSRP are web components that are built around the WSRP standards. This standardising allows the use of web services without the need to modify the web service code. This is useful if a web part is being utilised from outside the company. It also simplifies the web part integration with SharePoint.
•	InfoPath 2007 Specific to form management.
•	BizTalk Adapter The BizTalk Adapter Pack facilitates the integration of SAP data with custom developed .NET applications, SQL Server, and Office Business Applications.
•	Business Server Pages SAP Business Server Pages embedded into SharePoint.
•	Web Dynpro Screens Web Dynpro screens embedded into SharePoint.
•	Third party connectors Specific SAP SharePoint integration connectors to complete specific tasks. Speak to a Dial Nine Software consultant for more information on availability and functional descriptions.
•	Office Business Applications (OBA) Allows developers to connect Word, Excel, and Outlook to SAP data. Particularly useful where endusers use Microsoft Office products extensively. Uses web service infrastructure to connect to remote SAP systems.

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