SAP on Azure: Best of Both Worlds

SAP on Azure is a game-changer for businesses, offering the best of both worlds. With SAP on Azure, you can run your SAP applications on a scalable, secure, and highly available cloud platform.

By leveraging Azure's global network of data centers, you can deploy your SAP workloads closer to your users, reducing latency and improving performance. This is particularly beneficial for large-scale enterprises with complex SAP landscapes.

SAP on Azure also provides a cost-effective solution, allowing you to pay only for what you use, without the upfront capital expenditures associated with on-premises deployments.

SAP applications are the backbone of many multinational companies, and they're highly complex. They provide the scalability and analytics that organizations need to run smoothly.

SAP on Azure is a partnership between Microsoft and SAP that allows organizations to take their SAP applications to the cloud. This means they can scale up or down as needed without having to worry about hardware or maintenance.

Azure provides Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) options for SAP on Azure, such as Large Instances specifically designed to run SAP HANA. This is a game-changer for organizations that need to handle large amounts of data.

Some of the SAP solutions supported by Azure include SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP NetWeaver, SAP Hybris, and SAP Cloud Platform.

Here's a list of some of the SAP solutions supported by Azure:

With SAP on Azure, you benefit from a range of cloud management services, including world-class security management and threat protection, robust system backup and disaster recovery, and full monitoring of network and infrastructure.

You can also get high availability of critical systems and robust disaster-recovery capabilities by running your SAP landscape in Azure. Azure Virtual Machines provide heavy compute, storage, and network resources in minimal time.

Some of the key benefits of SAP on Azure include:

Additionally, Azure supports SAP BW/4HANA with optimized operations, the ability to scale operations to 15 nodes with 4TB of storage per instance, and SAP-certified instances for BW/4HANA.

Bw/4hana is a powerful tool for business insights, built on the HANA database. It simplifies modeling and administration of change requests, making it a game-changer for companies looking to streamline their operations.

One of the key benefits of Bw/4hana is its ability to integrate a wide range of data sources. This allows businesses to get a complete picture of their operations, from finance to customer service.

Bw/4hana also features real-time data processing, giving companies the ability to make informed decisions quickly. This is especially important in today's fast-paced business environment.

Azure supports Bw/4hana with optimized operations for SAP BW and analytics. This means that businesses can rely on Azure to handle their Bw/4hana needs with ease.

If you're planning to use Bw/4hana on Azure, you'll be happy to know that instances are SAP certified for BW/4HANA. This gives you peace of mind, knowing that your setup is reliable and secure.

Here are some key benefits of using Bw/4hana on Azure:

Hybris is a set of solutions designed to help you ensure end-to-end customer engagement. It includes products for commerce, revenue and billing, sales, service, and marketing.

You can use Hybris in Azure to create automated, on-demand VM operations for your customer-facing business units. This is particularly useful for businesses that need to scale quickly to meet changing customer demands.

Azure supports SAP Hybris with high availability and disaster recovery tools for business continuity. This means you can rest assured that your business will keep running even in the event of a disaster.

Here are some specific benefits of using Azure with Hybris:

By hosting your SAP workloads on Azure, you can tap into a secure, scalable, and business-proven platform that brings unparalleled performance, security, and unique insights to future-proof your business. A Forrester Total Economic Impact study found that organizations may realize up to 102% ROI in 3 years from hosting SAP on Azure.

Azure's innovation, automation, speed, scalability, and optimized cost are merged with Cloud4C's deep knowledge and expertise in handling mission-critical, complex, and large SAP landscapes. This combination enables enterprises to take the most efficient and cost-optimized migration route, reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Azure supports SAP BW/4HANA with optimized operations, the ability to scale operations to 15 nodes with 4TB of storage per instance, and instances that are SAP certified for BW/4HANA. This ensures that your business insights are built on a robust and reliable platform.

Here are some key benefits of hosting your SAP workloads on Azure:

Microsoft Product Integration is a breeze thanks to their long-term partnership with SAP. This partnership provides significant support for integrated solutions, making it easy to integrate products like Power BI and Office 365 with SAP HANA.

You can even integrate products smoothly without data transformation, thanks to open standards and interfaces like OData. This level of integration is a game-changer for businesses looking to streamline their operations.

The integration of SAP with Microsoft Teams and Power Platform empowers teams to collaborate and accelerate business process automation. This is a great way to increase productivity and get work done faster.

SQL Server is a vital component in Microsoft's product integration ecosystem. It's often used in conjunction with Azure Virtual Machines to host SAP applications, as seen in the SAP NetWeaver on SQL Server solution.

This integration enables users to leverage the power of SQL Server to manage and analyze large amounts of data, making it an essential tool for businesses looking to optimize their operations.

Microsoft Product Integration is a powerful tool that can help you streamline your business operations. You can easily integrate SAP and Microsoft products to create a seamless experience.

With a long-term partnership between Microsoft and SAP, you can enjoy significant support for integrated solutions. This includes support for products like Power BI and Office 365, which can use SAP HANA without any data transformation.

You can also integrate products using open standards and interfaces, such as OData, which enables smooth data exchange between systems. This eliminates the need for data transformation and makes integration a breeze.

Empowering teams to collaborate and accelerate business process automation is a key benefit of integrating SAP with Teams and Power Platform. This can increase productivity and help you get more done in less time.

Protecting business-critical data within SAP systems and applications from advanced threats is also a crucial aspect of Microsoft Product Integration. The Microsoft Sentinel solution for SAP can help you do just that.

By leveraging the power of SAP and Microsoft products together, you can unlock new levels of efficiency and productivity in your business. Whether you're looking to migrate to SAP S/4HANA on Azure or add intelligence with Azure data and AI services, Microsoft provides a reliable and secure cloud platform to transform your SAP estate.

You can read the technical SAP documentation and solution architectures to learn how to quickly design and implement highly available, performant, and resilient solutions on SAP.

SAP Cloud Platform is a Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering for running SAP HANA applications in the cloud, allowing you to integrate existing applications with other SAP environments.

Cloud4C’s broad spectrum of services for SAP on Azure includes design, migration, build, run, and operations with SAP Basis technical layer and assurance with 99.9% SLA up-to Application login layer.

Azure supports SAP Cloud Platform with the ability to speed application development using Azure Storage and Azure Event Hubs, distribution of applications relying on SAP ERP data, and support in five locations.

You can use SAP Cloud Platform to integrate existing applications, located on-premise or in various clouds, with other SAP environments.

Cloud4C’s Switch2Cloud Package is a one-stop solution for modernizing your SAP landscape, combining SAP Managed Services, SAP S/4HANA Conversion, and SAP Application Management.

Azure supports SAP HANA with on-demand, SAP-certified virtual machines (VMs) with up to 12TB memory, SAP HANA optimized instances with up to 20TB storage, and scaling up to 60 or 120TB supported by TDIv4 or TDIv5 authorization.

Here are some key benefits of using Azure for SAP workloads:

You can choose from more than 60 Azure regions to host your SAP workloads.

The largest dedicated team of SAP cloud architects and engineers is available to work with you.

Azure provides best-in-class cloud services such as Azure Monitor for SAP solutions (preview) and Azure Backup.

More than 100 connectors are available to enrich your data sources.

You can add AI and machine learning to analyze and act on data from the edge.

To support moving enterprise operations to the cloud, Azure provides support for the following SAP solutions:

For a successful SAP migration to Azure, consider the following steps:

1. Choose from more than 60 Azure regions and 128 Azure virtual machines certified for SAP.

2. Work with the largest dedicated team of SAP cloud architects and engineers.

3. Use best-in-class cloud services such as Azure Monitor for SAP solutions (preview) and Azure Backup.

4. Enrich your data sources with more than 100 connectors.

5. Add AI and machine learning to analyze and act on data from the edge.

A 5-day Assessment workshop can help you get a reliable and trusted path to enterprise excellence with a customized strategy for the entire workload assessment and a feasible migration plan for all your SAP workloads on Azure Cloud.

With SAP on Azure, you get comprehensive security features like Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), and Azure monitoring, etc. These robust security features ensure your data is protected at all times.

Endless support is also available 24/7, allowing you to carry out complex operations from anywhere in the world. This means you can focus on growing your business without worrying about technical issues.

Simplifying backups, scaling quickly, and strengthening your security posture are all made possible with cloud services. This level of protection is something you can't achieve on premises.

Having a robust security system in place is crucial for any organization. Enterprise-grade security is available through Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), and Azure monitoring.

These features work together to provide a comprehensive security solution. Azure Security Center, for example, offers threat protection and vulnerability assessment.

Simplifying backups and scaling quickly can also strengthen your security posture. Cloud services provide a level of protection that's not possible on premises.

A Federal agency of a state government successfully unlocked IRAP-compliant SAP on Azure Transformation, ensuring protection of sensitive data at zero data loss. This demonstrates the effectiveness of cloud-based security solutions.

Reducing capital expenditures (CapEx) is also a benefit of cloud-based security. The agency was able to reduce CapEx by implementing a cloud-based solution.

Having endless support can be a game-changer for any business, especially when it comes to complex operations like SAP workloads on Azure Cloud.

You can get best-in-class 24/7 support to carry out complex operations from any part of the globe.

This means you can rely on expert help whenever you need it, no matter where you're located.

With this kind of support, you can focus on growing your business rather than worrying about technical issues.

Migrating to SAP on Azure can lead to significant cost savings. By moving away from on-premises hardware, businesses can eliminate costs associated with it.

Trimmed costs by 40% is a notable achievement for a UAE-based global ceramics leader who made the switch. This reduction in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a direct result of a seamless SAP migration to Azure and Cloud4C Managed Services.

Zero costs related to on-premises/over-provisioned hardware mean zero Capital Expenditure (CapEx) for businesses. This is a significant advantage of moving to the cloud.

A well-executed SAP on Azure migration can bring about considerable cost savings and improved efficiency.

We have a team of 250+ SAP consultants and 750+ certified Azure experts who can help you with your SAP on Azure needs. Our expertise spans across 30 countries, with a proven track record of deploying 565 successful SAP projects.

We offer support for the complete suite of SAP applications and databases, including SAP HANA workloads with scale up to 20TB and scale out to 64TB. Our dedicated SAP on Azure CoE (Center of Excellence) provides AIOps powered managed services.

Our services include migration and advisory services, Azure managed services for mission-critical migration, security and governance, and right-sizing of infrastructure. We also offer automated backup and disaster recovery services.

Our team is comprised of SAP and Azure certified resources with over 20 years of experience. We provide 24/7/365 monitoring with end-to-end ownership and managed services up to the SAP Basis technical layer.

Here are some of the key services we offer:

Our team is committed to providing industry-best protection for your mission-critical applications, with features such as real-time monitoring, threat detection, and timely security audits. We also offer secure and resilient architecture with backup, infrastructure configuration for desired performance, and region and industry-specific compliance controls.

Companies like Campari Group have successfully unified fragmented data on the Microsoft Cloud to support end-to-end marketing campaigns. This was achieved by moving their SAP workloads to the Microsoft Cloud, allowing them to bring sales and consumer data into a single platform.

With SAP on Azure, companies can automate processes efficiently. As Gerhard Göppel, Head of Platform Operations at Munich Re, notes, "It used to take from four to six months to add resources, but with SAP on Azure and our infrastructure automation, we can now do it within an hour."

SAP customers are leveraging the power of Azure to automate order processing with Power Platform. This allows for easy solution building and justification for replacing solutions more frequently to meet changing needs.

More than 95 percent of Fortune 500 companies run on Azure, demonstrating its reliability and scalability. Azure supports the world's largest enterprise-grade deployments of SAP S/4HANA, making it an ideal choice for large-scale SAP implementations.