SAP has updated the RISE with SAP offering with new Business AI capabilities, enhanced BTP services, and streamlined migration tooling. Here's what enterprise buyers need to know.
What Is RISE with SAP?
RISE with SAP is SAP's comprehensive business transformation offering that bundles S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and support services into a single subscription. Launched in 2021, it has become the preferred migration path for enterprises looking for a predictable, cloud-first journey to S/4HANA.
Key Updates in RISE with SAP for 2025
1. Joule AI — Now Embedded Across S/4HANA
SAP's generative AI copilot Joule is now deeply integrated into S/4HANA Cloud through RISE. Users can ask Joule to execute tasks, summarize reports, identify anomalies, and provide intelligent recommendations — all within the S/4HANA interface. Early adopters are reporting 20–30% productivity improvements in finance and procurement workflows.
2. Enhanced BTP Services Bundle
The BTP services included with RISE have been expanded to cover more Integration Suite capabilities, SAP Build (low-code/no-code), and expanded data capacity for SAP Datasphere. This reduces the need for separate BTP subscriptions for most mid-market customers.
3. Clean Core Tooling
SAP has introduced new Clean Core assessment and monitoring tools within RISE. These help enterprises identify custom code that conflicts with SAP's clean core principles and provides guided remediation paths using BTP extensions instead.
4. Simplified Commercial Model
RISE with SAP now offers a more flexible consumption-based model for BTP services, allowing companies to scale up or down based on actual usage. This removes one of the biggest commercial objections — paying for unused BTP capacity.
RISE with SAP: Private Cloud vs Public Cloud
One of the most common questions SAVIC receives is whether to choose RISE with SAP (Private Cloud) or Grow with SAP (Public Cloud). The key differences:
- RISE with SAP (Private Cloud): Best for large enterprises with complex processes, significant customizations, and industries like manufacturing and chemicals. Dedicated infrastructure, more flexibility.
- Grow with SAP (Public Cloud): Best for mid-market companies, subsidiaries, or businesses with standard processes. Faster deployment, lower TCO, but limited customization.
What This Means for Your 2025–2027 Roadmap
The 2025 updates make RISE with SAP a more compelling proposition than ever. The inclusion of Joule AI at no additional cost, combined with the enhanced BTP bundle, means enterprises get significantly more value from their RISE subscription.
For enterprises still evaluating their ECC exit strategy, the 2025 RISE enhancements should accelerate the decision. SAVIC recommends initiating a RISE readiness workshop to map your current landscape against the new offering.
SAVIC's RISE with SAP Practice
As an SAP Platinum Partner with 125+ S/4HANA Cloud implementations, SAVIC has deep expertise in deploying and optimizing RISE with SAP across multiple industries. Our RISE practice covers discovery, sizing, commercial negotiation support, implementation, and ongoing managed services.
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