SAP infrastructure and cloud

SAP infrastructure is rapidly evolving from on-premises servers to public clouds, private clouds and cloud-like hosting services. Most owners of SAP software need to maintain a mix of infrastructure technologies while constantly monitoring opportunities to save money and minimize risk, and these tips and news updates can help.

April 23, 2021 23 Apr'21
SAP earnings strong for Q1, Oracle claims dismissed

SAP results in Q1 2021 were strong, led by a growth in cloud revenue and the growth of the customer base for SAP S/4HANA. However, there are weaknesses in the Intelligent Spend unit.
April 08, 2021 08 Apr'21
Unpatched applications threaten SAP security

Cyberattacks are a significant threat to unpatched, unprotected SAP applications, according to a new threat intelligence report from SAP and Onapsis.
March 22, 2021 22 Mar'21
MSC Industrial Supply transforms to SAP S/4HANA private cloud

MSC Industrial Supply needed to cut costs and modernize its ERP system, so it first moved to S/4HANA on a hybrid cloud and has recently completed a transformation to a SaaS model.
January 26, 2021 26 Jan'21
Google's SAP on GCP investments may pay off

Investing in data centers and bringing on former SAP executives, Google is hoping to turn its cloud platform into a public cloud destination for SAP customers.

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

Understand SAP Industry Cloud and how it works

SAP's industry-focused approach to the cloud is meant to provide vertical functionality and digital transformation with less disruption. Here are some examples. Continue Reading
How can SAP Data Custodian boost public cloud data control?

Public cloud technology has evolved, but business leaders still worry about its ability to manage and protect their data. Learn how Data Custodian may help. Continue Reading
6 ideas to consider before making a C/4HANA SAP cloud migration

Moving to SAP's C/4HANA platform may lead to improved CX. However, companies should make some considerations before starting an on-premises to SAP cloud migration. Continue Reading

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

S/4HANA Cloud extended edition (EX): Buying team overview

S/4HANA Cloud EX offers much of the multi-tenant version's simplicity and standardization but with much greater environment control. Learn more to see if it's a good fit for your company. Continue Reading
How can SAP AMS simplify ERP administration?

A number of companies offer SAP Application Management Services, which can help offload some of the administration duties required to manage SAP ERP. Here's a look. Continue Reading
How can SAP for Me simplify SAP ecosystem management?

SAP for Me is meant to serve up the most important information about a customer company's SAP technology ecosystem. Here's a look at just what that means. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

7 best practices for using SuccessFactors Talent Management

With tools to cover the employee journey, SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management has a wealth of functionality. Here's how to make sure you get the most out of it. Continue Reading
Understand and fight potential SAP exploits

Without taking the right steps to secure SAP systems, you're creating vulnerabilities for potential exploits. Here's a look at critical information you need. Continue Reading
New Onapsis service helps uncover SAP security issues

Security firm Onapsis released its Business Risk Illustration, which helps companies assess and deal with SAP security vulnerabilities, such as the 10KBLAZE exploit. Continue Reading

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

How can customers stay on SAP ECC and continue to innovate?

Many SAP customers are reluctant to move to S/4HANA just yet -- or maybe ever. Here are some ways companies can optimize the SAP ERP Central Component and find ways to innovate. Continue Reading
SAP security risks need more attention, but patching is a challenge

SAP organizations are more vulnerable than ever, as hackers are increasingly targeting ERP systems. Experts warn SAP customers to implement security patches early and often. Continue Reading
How do the cloud and on-premises SAP HANA deployment options differ?

You can offload most -- but not all -- management, handle it in-house or try something in between. Here's a rundown of the HANA deployment choices, ranked by administration effort. Continue Reading