What is RISE with SAP?
RISE with SAP is a comprehensive offering from SAP designed to help organizations transform their operations and migrate to the cloud. Launched in January 2021, RISE with SAP includes a variety of tools, services, and support aimed at accelerating digital transformation. The RISE with SAP ERP solution offering provides your organization with a clear ERP migration path to the cloud. The components of RISE with SAP encompass Cloud solutions (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Concur, SAP Ariba, and more), infrastructure, and services. RISE with SAP includes an AI-powered cloud ERP that’s managed and optimized by SAP. It provides services and tools built on the clean core approach, so you can migrate your on-premise legacy systems to the cloud efficiently. Key components include:
- Business Process Intelligence – Tools (e.g., SAP Signavio) and services that provide insights into current business processes and suggest improvements.
- S/4HANA Cloud: A modular (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Concur, SAP Ariba, SAP Analytics Cloud, etc.), cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that allows for scalability and flexibility in the areas of finance, Human Capital Management (HCM), procurement, supply chain management, sourcing, Supply Chain Collaboration, Spend Analysis, Contract Management, Supplier Risk travel and expense management, reporting, analytics and more.
- Technical Migration: Services and tools [e.g., SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)] that assist with the technical aspects of migrating existing systems to the cloud.
- SAP Business Network: Access to SAP’s network, which includes suppliers, logistics, and asset intelligence networks.
- Embedded Tools and Services: Security, compliance, and other management tools that are integrated into the offering.
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Options for the underlying cloud infrastructure, including choices between SAP’s own data centers and major cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
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Key Features of RISE with SAP
RISE with SAP includes several key features designed to facilitate and streamline the digital transformation journey for your organization. These features are comprehensive and integrated, offering a cohesive approach to modernizing business processes and IT infrastructure. These key features of RISE with SAP are designed to provide a complete, integrated ERP solution that addresses the technical, operational, and strategic aspects of digital transformation, enabling organizations to achieve their goals more effectively and efficiently. Key features include:
SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Core ERP
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud is the central component of RISE with SAP, offering a modern, cloud-based ERP system designed for real-time analytics and transactions. This core ERP system provides businesses with the agility and efficiency needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced environment.
- Flexible deployment options are available, including public, private, or hybrid cloud environments. These options allow businesses to choose the deployment model that best meets their specific needs and regulatory requirements, ensuring a tailored fit for various operational contexts.
Business Process Intelligence (BPI)
- Business Process Intelligence (BPI) tools are integral to RISE with SAP, providing the capability to analyze and optimize business processes using data-driven insights. These tools help identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation, enabling businesses to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
- Real-time monitoring and benchmarking are also key features of BPI, allowing continuous refinement and improvement of business processes. This ensures that businesses can adapt quickly to changing market conditions and maintain a competitive edge.
SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
- SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) offers robust integration tools for connecting various systems and extending functionalities through APIs and microservices. This ensures seamless connectivity across different applications and platforms, facilitating a unified and efficient IT landscape.
- Advanced data management capabilities are a highlight of SAP BTP, supporting informed decision-making through comprehensive data warehousing, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). These capabilities enable businesses to leverage their data for strategic insights and operational excellence.
SAP Business Network
- The SAP Business Network is designed to enhance collaboration and innovation among customers, suppliers, and partners. This network facilitates a more resilient and agile supply chain by enabling better communication and coordination across the entire value chain.
- By fostering a collaborative environment, the SAP Business Network helps businesses to respond more effectively to disruptions and opportunities, ensuring sustained growth and competitiveness.
Embedded Tools and Services
- RISE with SAP includes automated migration tools and best practices to assist businesses in transitioning from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA. These tools are designed to reduce downtime and mitigate risks associated with migration, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.
- Embedded security features and compliance tools are also part of the offering, ensuring that data protection and regulatory compliance are maintained throughout the migration process and beyond. These features provide businesses with the confidence that their data is secure and their operations are compliant with relevant standards and regulations.
Industry-Specific ERP Solutions:
- Pre-configured solutions tailored to specific industries, helping businesses leverage best practices and accelerate deployment.
- Includes functionalities and processes optimized for various sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and finance.
Key Benefits of RISE with SAP
RISE with SAP is designed to help businesses navigate their digital transformation journeys with greater ease and efficiency, ultimately leading to improved agility, innovation, and competitive advantage. RISE with SAP offers several key benefits aimed at helping organizations accelerate their digital transformation and optimize their operations These key benefits include:
Simplified Transformation Journey:
Provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to digital transformation with a single contract and pricing model, reducing complexity and risk.
Accelerated Time-to-Value:
Offers pre-configured solutions and best practices to speed up deployment.
Cost Efficiency:
Includes infrastructure costs, software licenses, and support in a single package, providing predictable expenses
Security and Compliance:
Benefits from SAP’s extensive experience and investment in cloud security.
Business Process Optimization:
Provides continuous monitoring and benchmarking of processes against industry standards.
Enhanced Collaboration:
Improves supply chain visibility and coordination through integrated tools and services.
Cloud Flexibility:
Enables scalability and flexibility, with the ability to adjust resources based on demand.
Operational Efficiency:
Reduces the need for extensive in-house IT maintenance and support.
Integrated Innovation:
Sustainability:
Leverages SAP’s sustainability solutions to track and reduce environmental impact.
RISE with SAP Solution Details
The RISE with SAP packages have been streamlined and optimized to better support customers migrating to the cloud with a tailored-to-fit cloud ERP that adapts to their unique transformation. Customers have a choice between the Premium edition and Premium Plus edition.
For both editions, customers receive a voucher for CPEA credits that can be used to consume eligible services on SAP BTP, entitlements to SAP Build functionalities to create apps, automate processes, and design business sites, and access to SAP Signavio to support business process planning and improvements, in addition to the core SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition software. The Premium Plus edition adds additional capabilities for generative AI, sustainability, and supplier networks. The SAP BTP CPEA credits provided to each customer vary, as they are based on the annual contract valuation (ACV) of each unique contract.
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