New SAP ERP implementation

The differences between an SAP public cloud and a private cloud lie mainly in the type of provision, control, costs and security. One also speaks of a multi-tenant architecture and a single-tenant architecture (SaaS). Here are the main differences:

Provision and location:

• In a public cloud, SAP services and applications are hosted and managed by a cloud provider in its data centers. These resources are shared by different customers (multi-tenant), used and made accessible via the Internet.
• In a private cloud, SAP resources are hosted in a dedicated environment that is provided either in the company's own data center or by a cloud provider in an isolated, "private area" (single-tenant).

Costs:

• In the public cloud, companies pay based on usage and resources. There is no initial capital investment.
• Private cloud: costs are generally higher as they require the setup and maintenance of a dedicated infrastructure.

Control:

• In the public cloud, companies have less direct control over the underlying infrastructure. The cloud provider takes care of the security, performance and availability of the SAP environment.
• In a private cloud, companies themselves or the responsible IT service provider have control over the infrastructure, security settings and configuration of the SAP environment.

Security and compliance:

• Public cloud: security and compliance are managed by the cloud provider. Companies must ensure in advance that the security measures provided by the provider meet their requirements.
• Private cloud: Companies have control over the security measures themselves and can adapt them to their specific compliance requirements.

Scalability and flexibility:

• The public cloud offers easy scalability as resources can be added or reduced as required by the business itself.
• Private cloud: Scalability in a private cloud can be more limited as resources usually need to be provisioned in advance.

The choice between an SAP public cloud and a private cloud depends on your organization's specific requirements, including security, cost control, scalability and compliance.

The cloud gives you the option of adapting the ERP system to new business opportunities. User numbers can be expanded or reduced independently at any time. You use a flexible ERP system that grows with your company and can always be adapted to current circumstances and requirements.

In addition, the ERP system is always up to date with the latest technical and legal requirements. The operation, configuration, further development and adaptation of your SAP applications is guaranteed.

The SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)enables the seamless integration of applications and systems, whether between SAP systems or other third-party applications. This facilitates data consolidation and the smooth flow of information between all areas of the company.

No special know-how is required for an SAP Cloud ERP implementation. Thanks to the proven tools and methods of SAP and All for One, you will be supported and trained right from the start through to go-live and beyond.

The reliable implementation service ensures that the scope and timeframe can be planned and that there are no unforeseen surprises. As a result, we guarantee operation and configuration and support you in the further development of your topics and the corresponding applications.

With experience from over 400 cloud projects and around 2,000 on-premises projects, we contribute our expertise as a trusted advisor, develop and expand your processes and software landscape and guide you safely through the transformation.

Yes, it is possible to customize an SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system yourself. There are various tools and options for adapting the system to the specific requirements and processes of your company. The customizations can take the form of configurations, extensions (apps and add-ons) or even individual developments via various integration platforms such as the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) take place.

Here are some of the ways you can customize an SAP ERP system:

• Configuration: many aspects of the SAP system can be customized to meet the needs of your company and the individual employee through the configuration interface. This includes the definition of organizational structures, master data, processes and user authorizations. The modern and intuitive user interface can be individually adapted to the requirements of each user, allowing employees to focus on their tasks and work more efficiently.

• User-defined business processes: You can create user-defined business processes to map specific business processes that are not covered by the standard processes.

• Customization through extensions: SAP and SAP partners offer the option of customizing existing functionalities through so-called "apps"to extend existing functionalities. Hundreds of these small software extensions are already available or can be developed specifically for your requirements and quickly and easily connected to the ERP system.

• In-house developments: In some cases, it may be necessary to develop individual applications or functions yourself. For this purpose, SAP offers various development tools such as ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) and SAP Fiori for modern UI development.

However, it is important to note that customizing an ERP system such as SAP requires careful planning and analysis. Improper customization can lead to problems if not properly tested and documented. It is recommended to work closely with SAP experts or consultants to ensure that customizations are in line with best practices and business requirements.

You should also note that some customizations require caution as they may impact future updates and upgrades to the SAP system. Therefore, a good balance between standard functionalities and customizations is important to ensure the overall integrity and future-proofing of the system.

The security of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system in the cloud depends on several factors, including the security measures taken by your cloud provider and your organization. Choosing the right cloud provider is crucial. Large cloud providers such as SAP or Microsoft Azure invest heavily in security measures and meet extensive security certifications and compliance standards.

All company divisions, subsidiaries, branches and partners are connected quickly and easily and work in a consistent system landscape. Distribution, purchasing, sales, warehousing, production and accounting access the same data across national borders.

In addition, SAP and non-SAP solutions can be connected quickly and easily for the further development of your system landscape.

More on the topic of simply connecting subsidiaries

By switching to a standardized cloud-based ERP system, it is not possible to make changes to the ERP core through in-house developments. This means that your ERP will always be up to date to incorporate updates and innovations. Should you nevertheless require specific in-house developments, these can be connected quickly and easily via interfaces and the Business Technology Platform (BTP).

In practice, it has proven to be a good idea to implement 80% of an ERP in the cloud as standard and 20% with in-house solutions for specific business models.

Here too, All for One, with its own development expertise, is your partner with ready-made industry-specific additional software solutions (apps) and individual developments. By documenting the adaptations, the ERP expansion is traceable at all times.

Regardless of the operating system, end device or ERP solution, with SAP Cloud ERP solutions your employees always have secure and mobile access to your data and your system. Whether in the production office, from home or on the move - simply via the browser with 100% data security.

The system is quick to learn and easy to use thanks to its user-friendly, innovative interface.

How you can increase efficiency and productivity in your company by using an innovative cloud ERP system, read here.

The Software-as-a-Service model gives you full cost transparency with a monthly rental price depending on the number of users.

The most important savings that can be realized with an ERP system from the cloud include hardware and software costs, maintenance and upgrade costs as well as costs for IT personnel.