Digital transformation of business is not about the future, it is about the here and now. Huge changes are taking place in front of our eyes every day. Make sure you prepare for the impending changes and support your organization with proven systems such as SAP S/4HANA Cloud. As a leading provider of ERP systems, the manufacturer provides users with the most advanced and secure technologies to support and accelerate business innovation.
State-of-the-art does not mean the most expensive: affordable technological luxury
One of the most common concerns that entrepreneurs face when considering the implementation of cloud systems in their businesses is the financial one. The latest solutions are associated with luxury and high costs. Fortunately, this is not the case with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud. What does it offer?
Minimizing maintenance costs, maximizing opportunities
It is a cloud environment based on the SaaS (Software as a Service) model. It is a robust shared space accessible to a very large group of users. It provides access to many programs, extensions, and solutions, thereby allowing customization of the space and the utilization of up-to-date and innovative tools. The Public Cloud also gives smaller companies the chance to grow dynamically without having to make a large investment. This version of SAP’s cloud software has one of the lowest TCOs on the market.
This type of contract also relieves users of the additional and often significant costs associated with providing, maintaining, upgrading, and developing hardware. Clients using SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud gain access to a cloud system of the highest quality at an affordable price. All of this also helps optimize the budget allocated by a company to IT. The manufacturer is responsible for maintenance of the software, thereby eliminating the need for additional expansion of IT team structures in companies utilizing the Public Cloud. Such contracting methods mean that human and financial resources can be reallocated to other areas in the organization.
Simplicity at its best
SAP Public Cloud is unique in its ease of use. Convenient interface, intuitive applications, robust computing capabilities and outstanding system architecture combine to deliver an exceptional user experience. This is what sets the brand apart from others. The manufacturer’s vast experience and extreme precision in designing solutions make them accessible to every user. This increases user satisfaction, streamlines work, and helps teams to develop dynamically and able to expand their skills.
Robust protection
The above advantages of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud do not adversely affect its security. The manufacturer guarantees the public cloud is protected through the use of innovative security features and continuous system monitoring. In addition, SAP continually updates the solution while minimizing the risk of downtime. Specialists appointed by the manufacturer monitor the public cloud and are always ready to respond to any complications.
Convenient and exclusive cloud
SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud was developed for companies that value maximum customization of technology. It is based on private cloud infrastructure. All its components, such as network, software, and storage, are hosted on-site by the company using the solution. Only the company that owns the repository can use the cloud and store data on it.
Robust safeguards for your data
A private cloud gives you complete control over your data and its entire infrastructure. This also enables you to conduct audits on your own, determine the timing of relevant updates, and identify particular users responsible for specific security areas. Managers can also decide on their own to extend the digital safeguards of the system, supplementing them according to the needs of the business.
Another advantage of this solution is its advanced analytics which enables monitoring the organization’s activities on an ongoing basis, checking their effectiveness and quickly reacting to or even preventing potential risks.
Legal security
This is a particularly important aspect for organizations where safety standards and legal requirements are paramount and compliance is a key objective. This includes organizations such as government agencies, public safety services, pharmaceutical companies, and patent offices. Any complications in security procedures may have very serious consequences for such organizations. SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud effectively protects these areas, thereby supporting companies in maintaining compliance with legislation and applicable standards.
Continuous flow of technological resources for optimal performance
SAP guarantees users of the private cloud access to state-of-the-art and advanced tools for monitoring and supervising the company’s assets, both physical and virtual, as well as its employees. This allows companies to optimize productivity and resource management. In situations where, for example, an organization faces specific workloads or uses resource-intensive applications, a private cloud can guarantee notably better performance than a public repository.
SAP S/4HANA in the cloud: which version to choose?
This dilemma may not seem easy to solve. Both versions of the system come with numerous benefits beyond those previously discussed. The question is, however, what should you consider when choosing SAP S/4HANA Cloud?
Apart from outlining your expectations for the new ERP system, it is crucial to perform a thorough analysis of the company, considering its specifics, requirements, and the capabilities provided by the particular solution. While conducting a thorough assessment of the organization, it is advisable to rely on experienced SAP partners. They assist not only in conducting the analysis, but also in further stages of the implementation, maintenance, and servicing of the system.
At Hicron, as the manufacturer’s partners and experienced consulting experts, we provide our clients with top-notch services in the implementation and integration of SAP systems.
You can find out more about selecting the right version of the S/4HANA Cloud Public or Private system here.
