Why companies should consider SAP HANA Cloud Platform.
In order to generate a context for the topic at hand and before citing the characteristics of each of the cloud categories, it is important to remember why companies should consider SAP HANA Cloud Platform.
An efficient implementation, which allows to reduce the time in which companies have access to the desired functionalities. Excellent, isn’t it? And if we add to this the reduction of information technology efforts, since the operation associated with the software and hardware will be the responsibility of the supplier (SAP). The use of subscriptions instead of authorized licensing contracts, plus ongoing support to streamline the day-to-day operation of my business. Sounds great!
Coming to the topic that attracts us one of the main features of SAP HANA Cloud Platform is the possibility to choose between different types of Cloud.
But which Cloud is right for my company? What are the differentiating factors among the existing options?
Here are some of the characteristics of the existing Cloud options in order to clarify which path to take.
In the public cloud SAP as a provider will deliver the service through an open network, which will offer us efficiency and affordability. We should be aware that this option is usually multi-tenant which implies that SAP will deliver the service in a shared environment. This option includes quarterly innovation cycles as a value offer.
The private cloud will be located within a private network protected by a firewall which leads to security and control. The private cloud can be created within an in-house data center or subscribe to one hosted by SAP. The private SAP S / 4HANA Cloud option is SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud (HEC), which is a managed private cloud and provides additional capabilities for companies that require specific functionalities, broader extensions and deeper configuration capabilities in a dedicated cloud environment.
The hybrid cloud allows us to choose which aspects of the company I should control in a private cloud and which can remain in a public cloud, which allows us to enjoy the best of both options.
All of the above features associated with the SAP HANA Cloud Platform consultant guide should be contrasted with business environment factors such as the size of the enterprise, the level of IT security desired or defined, comparative advantages for data storage and processing. In this way, it will be possible to generate a decision making process that enhances the investment in SAP HANA Cloud Platform and the type of cloud selected.
