SAP Cloud ERP Solutions for Small and Midsize Businesses
Whether SAP Cloud ERP or SAP Cloud ERP Private—we deliver the right S/4HANA ERP system for your company.
More and more companies are opting for an ERP system from the cloud. Time and resource factors are crucial, especially for SMEs. Implementation should be as quick and uncomplicated as possible, while minimizing effort and operating costs.
This cloud-based ERP solution can be up and running in your company within a few months, is intuitive to use, and ensures that you always stay up to date with the latest technology and digital processes.
Why switching to the SAP Cloud is worthwhile
The switch to SAP Cloud creates the basis for greater flexibility, efficiency, and innovation. Companies benefit from automatic updates, lower IT costs, and a scalable infrastructure that grows with them. Real-time data and integrated analysis functions enable faster decisions—and secure your long-term competitiveness in a digital future.
With GROW with SAP and RISE with SAP, SAP offers two cloud solutions designed to provide targeted support for companies transitioning to the cloud. GROW is aimed at new SAP customers—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—who are looking for a fast, standardized implementation of a cloud ERP system. RISE, on the other hand, is primarily designed for existing SAP customers who are planning to transform and migrate their existing on-premise systems to the cloud and require a more comprehensive, customizable solution.
Difference between SAP Cloud ERP and SAP Cloud ERP Private
The difference between SAP Cloud ERP (= public cloud)and SAP Cloud ERP Private (= private cloud)lies mainly in the way the infrastructure is provided and managed.
SAP Cloud ERP
The public cloud is a fully cloud-based ERP solution that offers companies standardized business processes based on SAP S/4HANA in-memory technology. It enables real-time data processing, business process optimization, and rapid response to market demands. As a SaaS model, it requires no dedicated IT infrastructure and is ready to use immediately, with regular updates and lower implementation costs. Resources such as computing power, storage, and networks are virtually separated from each other. The solution is scalable, requires little maintenance, and is ideal for companies looking for flexible, cloud-native ERP functionality.
SAP Cloud ERP Private
In the private cloud, the infrastructure is reserved exclusively for a single company. The private cloud offers more control, security and adaptability, as the company has full management of the environment. Private clouds are ideal for companies with high compliance or data protection requirements or for those that require specific adjustments to the IT infrastructure.
Conclusion: Public clouds offer greater scalability and lower costs, while private clouds require more control and security, but also higher administration and costs.
Two licensing models for SAP Cloud ERP solutions
With the Grow with SAP and Rise with SAP license models, there are two options: On the one hand, the choice of near-standard solutions in the cloud or, on the other, a customized SAP S/4HANA system if required.
We support you in selecting the right architecture for your future SAP S/4HANA system. The project approach is preferably chosen using the agile method or the waterfall method.
GROW with SAP
This SAP Cloud ERP solution makes it much easier for midsize companies to transition to the public cloud. GROW with SAP enables a fast and predictable implementation, is based on the latest SAP technologies, and supports sustainable growth.
GROW with SAP is a tailored offering from SAP designed for companies looking to implement a new, standardized SAP ERP solution for their business processes. By offering speed, predictability, and ongoing innovation, it provides access to SAP Cloud solutions and supports your growth.
Unlike RISE with SAP, GROW with SAP provides a ready-to-use cloud ERP solution that redefines and optimizes the workplace during ongoing operations using the latest industry-specific best practices and preconfigured processes.
The main components of Grow with SAP are:
- Cloud-based ERP solution: SAP Cloud ERP Edition incorporates the latest technologies, such as integrated AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation, while ensuring security, compliance, and scalability. The intuitive, role-based user interface ensures a quick start.
- Simple implementation: GROW with SAP is ready for use quickly, without long implementation times or complex adjustments.
- Scalability: The solution grows with the company and can be expanded as required. Ready-to-use APIs with supporting tools ensure the integration and connection of partner and non-SAP solutions at all times.
- Predefined best practices: Drawing on SAP’s experience, GROW with SAP offers efficient and standardized processes without the need to develop new ones.
- Lower barriers to entry: The professional introduction of GROW with SAP results in significantly lower implementation costs and initial investment.
- Supporting services: automatic updates are fully managed by SAP, require fewer IT staff and ensure uninterrupted operation. Training, support and consulting are also available in GROW with SAP.
GROW with SAP helps companies digitize their business processes and stay competitive while benefiting from proven SAP technology.
RISE with SAP
RISE with SAP is a comprehensive offering that supports companies in their digital transformation and transition to the AI-supported cloud. As "Business Transformation as a Service" (BTaaS), it combines all essential elements in one package and continuously drives innovation.
The key components of RISE with SAP:
- Cloud-based ERP suite: SAP S/4HANA Cloud enables companies with an existing SAP solution to achieve even more efficient and agile business processes. In addition, the solution offers tools for analyzing and optimizing business processes based on best practices and benchmarking, as well as industry innovations in all areas of business.
- SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP): BTP is also part of the offering and enables companies to extend existing applications, develop new ones, and integrate data from various sources. RISE with SAP also supports the technical migration of existing SAP systems to the cloud, including data migration and system customizations, and we provide support as a partner throughout the process.
- Customized options: RISE with SAP offers a modern, modular, cloud-based ERP system with comprehensive, embedded business processes such as centralized procurement, transportation management, advanced warehouse management, customer management, and production planning and scheduling. The offering is flexible and can be tailored to the individual needs of a company. Companies can choose between different cloud infrastructures, including SAP's own data centers and public cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
In summary, RISE with SAP combines a customized cloud ERP solution that preserves company-specific configurations and customizations while providing innovative features to help you gain a competitive advantage.
The Right SAP Cloud ERP Solution for Your Business
SAP Cloud ERP is ideal for SMEs looking for a fast, cost-effective, and standardized cloud ERP solution. SAP Cloud ERP Private offers larger companies a customized ERP transformation with deep process integration.
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