SAP Open Source

Since October 2025, the "Sailing Analytics" project that helped portray and analyze over 40,000 sailing races including those at the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Summer Games, is available as open source under Apache 2.0, and an Eclipse Foundation project since April 2026. Come to hear about the vibrant history and the exciting future of the project that originally started back in 2011 as a closed-source SAP Global Sponsorships showcase.

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What is SSL and how does secure internet communication work? In this episode of The Open Source Way, we explore SSL, encryption basics, and the story behind OpenSSL—from early web security to modern open-source cryptography.

In this episode, we break down SSL, TLS, encryption, and secure communication in a simple, practical way, while exploring the history and impact of OpenSSL—one of the most widely used open-source security libraries.

We go back to the early internet era of Netscape vs Internet Explorer, when encryption was restricted and controlled, and SSL was just emerging. Learn how OpenSSL was created, how export laws shaped cryptography, and why open source changed everything for web security.

Explore the key accomplishments that have shaped SAP's open source journey in the past year, and meet the people behind the projects and their collaborations with external communities.

For SAP Business Technology Platform this is particularly important: many of the technologies that power our platform - from Kubernetes and Gardener to AI‑serving frameworks and open standards - are rooted in open ecosystems.

The Open Source Report is a comprehensive look at SAP's open source ecosystem and engagements throughout 2025.

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In this episode of The Open Source Way, Karsten Hohage chats with Sonja Liénard, Head of ABAP Platform, SAP SE. They delve into Sonja’s professional journey, her contributions to ABAP development, and the significant role open source technologies play at SAP.

The discussion covers Sonja’s involvement with various programming languages, the integration of Eclipse IDE and Rust into ABAP development, and the importance of bottom-up innovation. Sonja emphasizes the value of swarm intelligence and the necessity for senior management to grant developers the freedom to explore open source projects.