Oetiker modernizes its data platform with dab Nexus and Microsoft Fabric 

Customer Success Story with Oetiker

As part of a strategic modernization initiative, Oetiker is transitioning from SAP BW to a new analytics architecture built on Microsoft Fabric. To integrate SAP data into this environment efficiently and at enterprise scale, Oetiker selected dab Nexus as its central SAP data integration solution.  

About Oetiker

Founded in Horgen, Switzerland in 1942, the Oetiker Group serves customers in over 30 countries and is a global leader in clamping and connection solutions. Oetiker designs, manufactures and distributes clamps, rings and quick connectors as well as appropriate assembly solutions. Oetiker’s connecting solutions can be found in automotive and industrial applications.

• 2000+ Employees
• In 30 Countries
• 14 Manufacturing Facilities

Moving from SAP BW to Microsoft Fabric

As Oetiker evolved its BI strategy, the company was looking for a way to make SAP data available in Microsoft Fabric.

A key objective was to establish a performant and future-proof data platform that supports reporting, advanced analytics, and future AI-driven use cases. At the same time, the solution needed to fit seamlessly into Microsoft’s analytics ecosystem.

dab Nexus stood out due to its architectural alignment with the Microsoft stack. The close collaboration between dab and Microsoft gave Oetiker confidence that the integration approach will continue to evolve alongside the Microsoft Fabric roadmap.

Compliant and performant SAP connectivity

From Oetiker’s perspective, usability is one of the key strengths of dab Nexus. The platform provides a modern web-based interface that simplifies the configuration and management of SAP data extraction in day-to-day use.

Depending on the business scenario, Oetiker can combine batch extraction, delta extraction, and real-time replication within a single platform. This flexibility allows different reporting and analytics requirements to be addressed without additional custom development.

At the same time, dab Nexus is built for enterprise‑scale SAP data volumes. Secure and compliant SAP access is ensured through an SAP-certified RFC add-on, enabling data extraction without placing additional load on SAP core systems.

Close collaboration and transparent pricing

Beyond the technology itself, Oetiker values dab as an experienced and reliable partner. During the proof of concept and the implementation phase, the teams worked closely together, including early and continuous coordination with Oetiker’s Enterprise IT and SAP teams. This helped to establish the technical requirements at an early stage and ensured a smooth and efficient transition.

The licensing model was another important factor. dab Nexus is offered with a transparent fixed‑price model rather than a consumption‑based approach, providing Oetiker with greater planning reliability for long-term platform decisions. 

“dab Nexus fits well into our Microsoft Fabric strategy. The solution is easy to use, delivers the performance we need, and provides SAP‑certified access to our data. We also value the close collaboration with dab and the clear focus on Microsoft Fabric.” 

– Erik Eld, Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics, Oetiker Group 

Key Outcomes

Successful transition to a new BI stack
Migration from SAP BW to Microsoft Fabric while ensuring reliable availability of SAP data in the new analytics environment with dab Nexus.

Future-proof platform established
Implementation of a long-term data integration solution based on SAP certification and close collaboration with Microsoft.

Performance for diverse analytics use cases
Support for analytics scenarios with large data volumes, real-time data processing, and no additional load on SAP systems.