SAP S/4HANA Platforms - The Digital Core for Intelligent Enterprises

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1. What is SAP S/4HANA

SAP S/4HANA is the next generation business suite of SAP designed to run on the high-speed, in-memory SAP HANA database. It acts as an enterprise digital core with real-time analytics, fast transactions, and an efficient IT landscape. Unlike the legacy ERP systems which have remained stagnant, S/4HANA uses simplified data models and an advanced user system (SAP Fiori) to enhance business agility, intelligence and capacity to deal with the future.

Key purposes:

Integration - Finance, supply chain, sales, procurement, and manufacturing all in one

Insight - sophisticated decisions made in shorter periods. Real-time data improves

Simplification - IT complexity is decreased through reduced data footprint and faster processing

Innovation - Unleashes potential value of AI, machine learning and deep analytics

2. The operation of SAP S/4HANA

In-Memory Computing - All data in the SAP HANA database is in RAM, so access and analysis is instantly and in real-time

Simplified Data Model - Augmented data with repetitive copies of tables and losing copies of the financial theme ‘globally’ captured journal

Integrated Business Processes - Finance, logistics, manufacturing, sales, and human resources in processes seamless fused

Intuitive User Experience - SAP Fiori has a responsive interface streamlined for diverse roles

Analytics and Reporting in Real-Time - Analytics and recommendations powered by AI are embedded for instantaneous decisions

3. The list of benefits and advantages of SAP S/4HANA

Integration computing - In-memory computing allows for instant reporting, forecasting, and decision-making. All made in real-time.

Reduced Performance Silo - the lack of data tables and complexity help in the smooth upgrading of the system.

Increased Business IT Agility - Competitive advantages from built in AI, IoT, and predictive analytics.

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4. Differentiation of SAP HANA and SAP S/4HANA

SAP HANA, an in-memory database engine, is the underlying technology and can be thought of as the high performance engine.

SAP HANA is not a standalone ERP as it is an entire business ERP that is built on HANA. It is also a business suite that SAP built to capitalize on the fast and powerful capabilities that HANA provides.

5. The Importance of SAP S/4HANA for business

There are various reasons as to why business сan make use of SAP S/4HANA.

There is the ease with which one can make use of this software in the implementation and adoption processes.

S/4HANA is said to be the most optimally configured software that one can use alongside the modern technology that comes with it.

It is easier with the software structures that are embedded in the system opposed to the polycentric system of controls and measures that are enforced in the system.

There is the ease of preparing in advance for the 2027 and 2030 support end for SAP ECC.

There is the need for consultants to ensure the full level of value of the investment in S/4HANA is achieved.

There is the ease with which one can adopt processes in their businesses which are in line with the best global S/4HANA practices.

6. Responsibilities of SAP S/4HANA Consultants with Implementation Guidance

Strategic Advising: Advice on what deployment approach to take (Greenfield, Brownfield or Hybrid).

Technical Management: Managing the migration of data and the integration of systems.

Training & Support: Guides the users on app Fiori and workflows.

Go-Live & Optimization: Guarantees seamless implementation and ongoing enhancement.

Implementation Guides:

Create a business strategy and model before anything else.

Choose the deployment method that caters to your preferences.

Engage both business and information technology (IT) sides from the start.

Implement a gradual implementation approach to reduce risk.

Work together with proven SAP S/4HANA professionals.

7. Deployment Options of SAP S/4HANA (On-Premise, Private Cloud, Public Cloud)

On-Premise: Provides the most control and customizability, best suited for intricate and tightly controlled sectors.

Private Cloud: Provides a flexible approach with managed infrastructure.

Public Cloud: Offers a low, quick to implement, and readily available solution.

8. Highlights

Facilitates real-time processing via in-memory computing

Universal journal and simplified data model

Role-based platforms: SAP Fiori UX

Predictive analytics, AI, and machine learning integration

Integrated seamless processes

Omni-cloud and on-premise deployment options

Industry tailored solutions and global scalability

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