SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition is built on a highly optimized cloud architecture based on decades of research and solution development across domains, industries and geographies. As a result, the ERP solution runs on a reliable cloud environment served by high-quality technical operations, support and services empowering the customer to build their business holistically.
 
Cloud architecture and solutioning have the following key focus areas –
1. Simplified and Agile Operations
2. Managed Cloud Infrastructure
3. Reliable Business Continuity
4. Global and regional regulatory Compliance
5. Data Protection and Management
6. Cost Effective Security and Threat detection
 
As one can infer from the above, there are three key goals – adaptability, compliance and security. Cloud Architecture not only ensures that the solution is agile and robust, it is also fiscally responsible by reducing the total cost of ownership. In addition, Cloud Solutioning also supports real-time insights and alignment with the latest industry requirements, is supported by Artificial Intelligence applications and empowers seamless integrations with a wide range of tools and systems.
 
Evolution with industry is an important consideration of Cloud Solutioning as it is imperative that not only solution is agile, but it also meets changing business and regulatory demands, and can be managed without customization. The following are the major business processes supported –
1. Finance
2. Procurement
3. Sales and Service
4. Supply Chain
5. Manufacturing
6. Product Lifecycle
7. Asset Management
 
As a product builder, SAP’s shift from On-Prem to Cloud is a strategic move keeping in mind the evolving industry requirements and market forces. It also helps customers to adopt a more sustainable and environmentally friendly solution as well.

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