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Unlock the potential of a powerful tech alliance as we sit down with James Wood, the SAP virtuoso and CEO of Bowdark Consulting, who takes us through his personal voyage from the world of SAP to the innovative horizon of Microsoft Power Platform. Prepare to be enlightened by James's seasoned perspective on the strategic embrace of cloud-based systems, the significance of OData as a lingua franca for data exchange, and the transformative concept of a "clean core" in enhancing business agility. This episode isn't merely a discussion; it's a map to guide decision-makers and IT professionals through the intricacies of marrying the robustness of SAP with the flexibility of Power Platform.

Navigating the complexities of integration is no mean feat, but with James's guidance, we confront the often intimidating landscape of SAP licensing audits and dispel common myths. This candid conversation peels back the layers of integration challenges, highlighting the criticality of SAP and Microsoft administrators working in concert to achieve seamless synergy. We'll also scrutinize the effects of multiplexing rules within an API-centric world and consider the evolving nature of SAP connectors. Insightful for SAP architects and IT experts alike, this chapter is your compass to balancing protocols and capitalizing on the fruits of integration.

Our final exploration with James offers a deep dive into the pragmatic solutions for integrating SAP with Power Platform—where RFCs, BAPIs, and security protocols all come into play. The comparison between Microsoft's On-Premises Data Gateway and SAP's Cloud Connector serves as a beacon for IT veterans to navigate this new terrain. We also spotlight the bespoke connection framework tailored to fuse the best of Power Platform with SAP. For business leaders and IT teams facing the S4 HANA migration or seeking to mitigate IT backlogs through low-code platforms, this segment is a wellspring of invaluable insights and strategies.

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