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Can you keep the cloud versions of S/4HANA straight?
The 'true' public cloud is the streamlined SaaS version of on-premises S/4. But private cloud options are often conflated with public cloud, making it hard to keep them straight.
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SAP S/4HANA migration: What you need to know
There's a lot to consider when contemplating a move to SAP S/4HANA, and this essential guide provides a starting point, including practical advice, case studies and in-depth analysis.
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Why some companies opt for the SaaS version of S/4HANA
Executives from midsize and large companies detailed their motivations and hoped-for benefits for migrating to the SaaS version of S/4HANA in a panel at the Sapphire Now conference.
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S/4HANA Cloud vs. S/4HANA on premises
Are you confused about the implementation options of S/4HANA? If so, learn about the various choices and their associated pros and cons.
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SAP S/4HANA migration: What you need to know
There's a lot to consider when contemplating a move to SAP S/4HANA, and this essential guide provides a starting point, including practical advice, case studies and in-depth analysis.
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S/4HANA Cloud vs. S/4HANA on premises
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Why most S/4HANA owners prefer on-premises deployment
The pure cloud -- SaaS -- version of SAP's newest ERP, S/4HANA Cloud, lacks some of the same features of the on-premises version. But there are other reasons to keep S/4 close.
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Can you keep the cloud versions of S/4HANA straight?
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SAP S/4HANA is an ERP business suite based on the SAP HANA in-memory database that allows companies to perform transactions and analyze business data in real-time.
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