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SAP Edge Integration Cell

Designed in the cloud. Executed locally.

Use the power of SAP Integration Suite with complete data control - design in the cloud, execution on-premise

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The operating architecture for your hybrid integration.

Hybrid architecture

Design centrally. Integrate locally.

  1. 01Design in Integration Suite
  2. 02Edge Integration Cell
  3. 03Local SAP & non-SAP systems

A conceptual architecture with central design and a local integration runtime.

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Edge Integration Cell Services

01

Infrastructure Setup

SUSE-based Kubernetes environment

  • SUSE Rancher Prime (RKE2) setup
  • SUSE Linux Micro as container host
  • Longhorn for persistent storage
  • High availability configuration
02

Security & Compliance

Enterprise-grade security

  • NIS2-compliant implementation
  • GDPR-compliant by design
  • Common Criteria EAL4+ certified
  • Secure software supply chain
03

Hybrid Architecture

The best of both worlds

  • Cloud design & monitoring
  • On-premise runtime
  • Local data processing
  • Central governance
04

Migration Support

Smooth transition from PI/PO

  • PI/PO to Edge Cell migration
  • Parallel operation possible
  • Step-by-step transition
  • Proven migration methodology
Our approach

Hybrid Integration Without Compromise

With SAP Edge Integration Cell, combine cloud innovation with on-premise security

Data Sovereignty

Sensitive data never leaves your network

Cloud Speed

Design and monitoring in the cloud, execution locally

SUSE Infrastructure

On SAP-validated Kubernetes platform

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Technical Architecture

01

Container Platform

  • Kubernetes-based
  • SUSE RKE2 orchestrated
  • Auto-scaling capable
  • Multi-node cluster
02

Components

  • MetalLB load balancer
  • Redis cache
  • PostgreSQL database
  • Longhorn storage
03

Connectivity

  • SAP Cloud Connector
  • VPN connection
  • Firewall-friendly
  • Low latency
03

Use Cases for Edge Integration Cell

01

Regulated Industries

Perfect for compliance requirements

  • Financial services (PSD2, BAIT)
  • Healthcare (GDPR, patient data)
  • Public sector (BSI requirements)
  • Critical infrastructure (KRITIS)
02

Performance-Critical Scenarios

When milliseconds count

  • Real-time production data
  • High-volume transactions
  • Latency-sensitive processes
  • Large data volumes locally
04

Implementation Process

  1. 01
    Assessment

    Requirements Analysis

    • Compliance check
    • Infrastructure review
    • Sizing & capacity planning
    • Security assessment
  2. 02
    Setup

    Infrastructure & Installation

    • SUSE stack deployment
    • Edge Cell installation
    • Network configuration
    • Security hardening
  3. 03
    Migration

    Go-Live & Operations

    • Interface migration
    • Testing & validation
    • Performance tuning
    • 24/7 monitoring setup
At a glance

Edge Cell in Practice

Local Latency
< 5msFor critical processes
Data Control
100%In your network
Availability
99.99%With HA setup
Ready
NIS2Compliance-compliant
Your next step

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