S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition
SAP S/4 HANA Private Cloud edition is the on-premise version of the software but hosted in the cloud (Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, or Alibaba Cloud). Just like the on-premise solution, the private cloud edition is highly flexible. It is designed to fit the needs of any enterprise, including those with complicated and unique business processes. The updates happen every two years (and they require preparation and support). The payments include both licenses and fees for using the cloud. However, the control over the software and its customization is all yours – yet you benefit from the flexibility and scalability gained with cloud deployment.
The solution targets large enterprises looking for highly flexible customization. Since the cloud deployment extends geographical reach, the S/4HANA Private Cloud edition is a good fit for companies that have offices worldwide.
Benefits of S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition
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Enhanced Security
With S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition, you have more control over security measures, data access, and compliance. Such an approach is crucial for lines of businesses dealing with sensitive information and with a need to comply with regulatory requirements (banking, medicine, and more).
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Customization
The private cloud deployment allows for greater customization of the S/4HANA system to meet specific business needs. You can custom-tailor the solution to your unique processes and workflows.
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Flexibility
With SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition, you get a flexible IT solution and complete control of your core business applications.
How S/4HANA Private Cloud compares to other deployment options
S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition is the latest deployment option released in 2021. Basically, it’s the on-premise solution software that can be deployed in any cloud managed by hyperscalers (like Microsoft, Amazon, Azure, etc.)As an on-premise solution, S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition can be heavily customized to tailor the software to the unique needs of a business. However, with that flexibility (and control over updates!), you also get higher costs, and the headache about software support is also yours.
Licensing
The S/4HANA Private Cloud is based on a subscription model (just the same as the Public Cloud edition), offering predictable costs while still maintaining flexibility. However, the TCO with S/ėHANA Private Cloud is higher than the on hosted in the public cloud – since you have to take care of updates, customizations, and support of the solution.
Time to market
Choosing the Private Cloud gives you a balanced approach: faster deployment compared to on-premise solutions while maintaining high control over your environment. Unlike the public cloud, which prioritizes standardization, the private cloud allows you to achieve a tailored implementation without an extensive setup time. In simple words, With S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition, the time to market is faster than when you deploy on-premise (since you don’t have to deal with the hardware) but longer compared to deployment in the public cloud (due to all kinds of customizations, including customization of your IT environment).
Infrastructure and maintenance
With S/4HANA Private Cloud, infrastructure and maintenance are handled by the cloud provider, such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. This means you don’t need to worry about hardware upkeep or regular infrastructure updates. You retain significant control over your environment while benefiting from reduced administrative burdens and improved resource scalability.
Update Management
Private Cloud customers receive regular system updates managed by SAP, but unlike the public cloud, you can implement those updates when convenient for you – provided you remain in the SAP mainstream maintenance, i.e., you implement an update at least once in 5 years. With this approach, businesses can plan around critical periods to ensure system stability, avoiding disruption during peak times. No need to say it’s a crucial benefit for enterprises with complex operations.
Customization
Private Cloud customers receive regular system updates managed by SAP, but unlike the public cloud, you can implement those updates when convenient for you – provided you remain in the SAP mainstream maintenance, i.e., you implement an update at least once in 5 years. With this approach, businesses can plan around critical periods to ensure system stability, avoiding disruption during peak times. No need to say it’s a crucial benefit for enterprises with complex operations.
Why choose ACBaltica for S/4HANA Private Cloud implementation?
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Flexible and agile. We know every business is unique – so we always look for a unique approach toward every customer. No worries: we’ll find and suggest the best solution to meet your special needs.
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Diverse industry knowledge. We have experience integrating SAP for 10+ industries. With this experience, we perfectly know how to leverage the full potential of SAP products and best practices – no matter the industry.
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Variety of services. As a Platinum SAP Partner, we provide a full range of services: not only can we help you implement SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud, but we also can find the best ways to customize it to your needs (including additional development) and help you with the support of your solution.
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Deep expertise in SAP solutions. We've worked with SAP solutions for over 20+ years and know all versions released since then. If you’re using any other products from an extensive SAP portfolio, we can help you seamlessly integrate them with your S/4HANA Private Cloud – including those cases where you might need additional deployment.
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Competitive prices. With our delivery center in Eastern Europe, we can guarantee that our price-to-quality ratio will fit both your needs and budget.
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