SAP's cloud infrastructure strategy 2023

How do you modernize SAP in the cloud while meeting Europe’s strict sovereignty standards? Big news from SAP and Amazon Web Services (AWS): AWS European Sovereign Cloud (ESC) is here — a fully EU-operated cloud designed to meet the toughest sovereignty and data residency requirements, without compromising the AWS services SAP customers depend on. What this means for your SAP landscapes? ✅ Full EU data residency — including metadata, IAM, billing, and metering ✅ AWS Nitro security with robust key management ✅ ESC SRF framework to simplify compliance and regulator discussions ✅ Sovereign Local Zones in Belgium, Netherlands, and Portugal for low-latency, EU-anchored architectures ✅ Clear migration and modernization paths for SAP workloads — boosting resilience, performance, and operational confidence across the EU As a proud launch partner, Capgemini is ready to help clients migrate, modernize, and manage trusted SAP workloads on ESC — connecting cloud, data, and AI outcomes with sovereignty built in by design. 👉 Ready to make sovereignty real? Let’s talk about your SAP modernization journey today: https://bit.ly/4jNzrvG #CloudSovereignty #MakeItReal #SAPModernization #AWSCloud #EuropeanSovereignCloud #DataResidency #Capgemini #DigitalTransformation #CloudMigration #AIinSAP

🌍 The Future of SAP Services: Why BTP, HANA, RISE with SAP & Security Synapses Are Reshaping Enterprise Transformation In today’s business environment, transformation is no longer optional—it’s urgent. Enterprises need agility, resilience, and the ability to innovate securely at scale. That’s where SAP BTP, SAP HANA, RISE with SAP, and Security Synapses are creating a new foundation for growth. 🔎 But what does RISE with SAP really mean? It’s SAP’s “Business Transformation as a Service” model — a single subscription that brings together: ✅ SAP S/4HANA Cloud – the next-generation ERP in the cloud ✅ SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) – integration, data, and innovation ✅ Business Process Intelligence – tools to optimize and benchmark processes ✅ Infrastructure of choice – AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or SAP’s own cloud ✅ Services & Support – all under one contract And layered on top of this, Security Synapses add the critical dimension of: 🔒 Continuous monitoring across applications, cloud, and integrations 🔒 AI-driven anomaly detection and predictive threat prevention 🔒 Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) alignment for highly regulated industries 💡 SAP Focus, Scope & Roadmap in the Current Market 1. SAP Cloud Migration (RISE) – ~70% yet to happen. CIOs/CTOs are actively allocating budgets here. 2. SAP on BTP (Business Technology Platform) – foundational for RISE transformation. 3. SAP Cybersecurity – with ONAPSIS, enabling proactive defense and compliance. At QuantumWave Technologies (part of the Thoughtwave Group), we are offering these SAP Tracks for both Greenfield and Brownfield implementations—combined with CMS (Cloud Managed Services) & AMS (Application Managed Services)—designed especially for SMB (Small and Medium Business) enterprises. 📊 Did you know? In the Chicago metro area alone, SAP has a customer base of 30,000+ enterprises. The potential for secure transformation in this region is enormous—and we’re ready to partner with businesses who want to innovate smarter and safer. 🚀 Driving this journey forward are our leaders: • Prem Jagadeesan, Group CEO — steering global strategy & customer focus • John Artus, Managing Director of Sales — building stronger enterprise partnerships • Ashok Pagadala, CEO of QuantumWave Technologies — SAP veteran with 30+ years, accelerating SAP BTP, HANA, and RISE adoption across Chicago and beyond 👉 My belief: The future belongs to enterprises that treat SAP not just as an ERP, but as a strategic growth and security engine—blending innovation, intelligence, and protection at every layer. How is your organization approaching RISE with SAP? Is it seen as just a technical upgrade—or are you using it as a catalyst for secure, scalable business transformation? Ashok Pagadala Premkumar Jagatheesan John Artus Venkata Rajesh Ram Manohar Rebba - Ramesh Thumu

📱 The ‘Apple vs. Android’ Moment in ERP: SAP’s Bold Bet on Public Cloud For years, ERP customers have had one main priority—flexibility. Customization was the gold standard. The more tailored your ERP, the better. But SAP is making a bold bet—that the future of ERP is not about customization, but about speed, agility, and continuous innovation. 💡 This is shaping up to be the ‘Apple vs. Android’ moment in ERP. 🔹 SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (Apple-like) – Standardized, continuously updated, and highly optimized, but with limited customization. 🔹 SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud (Android-like) – More flexible, deeper customization, but also more complex and responsibility-heavy. How Do They Compare? Feature SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Customization Limited – Designed for best practices High – Tailored to unique business needs Upgrades Automatic, always up-to-date Customer-managed, upgrade cycles required Implementation Speed Faster – Pre-configured business processes Slower – More design and configuration needed Total Cost of Ownership Lower – No infrastructure or major upgrades required Higher – More maintenance, customization costs Flexibility Standardized processes, less variation Greater control over configurations and extensions Scalability Built for rapid scaling with SAP innovation Scalable but requires IT effort to maintain AI & Automation Embedded AI-driven automation, analytics, and best practices AI and automation possible but requires additional effort 🚀 SAP is betting big on Public Cloud—not just as a cost-saving measure, but as a way to future-proof businesses. Customers who embrace standardization and automation will gain agility, resilience, and continuous innovation. But for those with deep industry-specific needs, Private Cloud remains a strong option—offering the best of SAP S/4HANA with customization flexibility. The Big Question for Businesses: 💡 Do you prioritize agility, automation, and continuous innovation (Public Cloud)? 💡 Or do you require deep flexibility and control (Private Cloud)? At ASAR Digital, we help businesses navigate this decision and implement SAP the right way. What’s the best ERP model for your business? Let’s discuss. 👇