Integrating with SAP Convergent Mediation by DigitalRoute, Public Cloud Edition

Let's begin by reviewing the purpose of SAP Convergent Mediation before you see how it integrates with Subscription Billing.

SAP Convergent Mediation by DigitalRoute, public cloud edition is a mediation platform that collects, processes, and transforms usage data from various sources, such as network elements and IoT devices. It standardizes and enriches this data for billing, operational, and business support systems. In relation to SAP Subscription Billing, Convergent Mediation ensures that usage data is accurately captured and processed for billing purposes, supporting the monetization of subscription-based services and enabling accurate invoicing and revenue recognition for usage-based subscriptions. Essentially, it acts as a bridge between data sources and the billing system, ensuring that usage data is appropriately accounted for in the subscription billing process.

When a subscription is set up in SAP Subscription Billing, a technical resource ID is assigned to the subscription either manually or automatically. This ID is used by SAP Convergent Mediation by DigitalRoute public cloud edition to send usage data to SAP Subscription Billing. The usage data is then evaluated, and bills are generated based on the data.

The following graphic illustrates the workflow and components of SAP Subscription Billing, which runs on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). The process is broken down into several stages, each represented by a distinct module:

The graphic shows a linear flow from designing the business model to handling digital payments, indicating a comprehensive end-to-end solution for managing subscription-based services.

1. Business Model Design: This is the initial stage where the business model for the subscription service is designed.
2. Subscription Capture: In this stage, the subscription details are captured, likely involving customer sign-up and data entry.
3. Subscription Management: This involves managing the subscriptions, including modifications, renewals, and cancellations.
4. Subscription Monetization: This stage focuses on monetizing the subscriptions, which includes pricing and usage data processing. It integrates with SAP Convergent Mediation by DigitalRoute public cloud edition to handle usage data.
5. Billing & Invoicing: This module handles the billing and invoicing processes for the subscriptions.
6. Accounts Receivables: This stage manages the accounts receivables, tracking payments due from customers.
7. Finance: This module deals with the financial aspects, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded and managed properly.
8. Digital Payments Add-on: This final stage involves handling digital payments, providing additional functionality for processing payments.