SAP Addresses User Concerns with RISE with SAP Migration and Modernization Program

⇨ SAP has unveiled its latest initiative, the RISE with SAP Migration and Modernization program

⇨ Recent apprehensions over transition to the cloud show users concerned over challenges and costs as a main concern

⇨ Users' previous investments in existing systems are being recognized with this new program

SAP has unveiled its latest initiative, the RISE with SAP Migration and Modernization program, in response to consistent user concerns regarding the complexities associated with cloud migration. Over the past year, SAP users have voiced apprehensions about the ever-necessary transition to the cloud, highlighting the transitional challenges and costs as a main concern.

With this new program, SAP is addressing two primary challenges faced by businesses during cloud migration – scope and cost. By streamlining processes, eliminating custom code and breaking down data silos, SAP aims to build confidence among business leaders to transition even the most intricate ERP systems to the cloud.

One key aspect of the program is the provision of financial incentives and support to offset the costs associated with migration and transformation. To recognize the investment made by SAP customers and to help offset the cost of migration and transformation, SAP announced a limited-time offer that may reduce the cost of migration up to 50 percent and shorten the time to value. Up until the end of 2024, SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC customers will have access to credits that can be applied to offset maintenance, cloud services or subscriptions, encompassing various SAP solutions and line-of-business offerings.

To drive predictability in project timelines and ensure quality in implementations, SAP has also introduced the RISE with SAP Methodology. This framework offers transparency in project progress, with milestone checks from discovery through go-live. SAP is actively training and validating partners on the methodology to maintain consistency and quality across implementations.

For customers requiring additional time for migration, SAP introduces its SAP S/4HANA Cloud Safekeeper service. This service facilitates system readiness for upgrading to the latest version of S/4HANA, providing upgrade services, infrastructure optimization and business continuity measures for older systems.

Christine Grimm from the DSAG Executive Board said: “With the current announcement, SAP is making it clear that it is aware of the complexity of the challenges that customers face when transitioning to the cloud. At the same time, their previous investments in existing systems are being recognized.”

“By expanding the RISE with SAP offering to include financial incentives and support, SAP is reaffirming its promise to actively support customers on their journey to the cloud and thus make the transition easier. At DSAG, we appreciate this initiative and the willingness shown by SAP. The aim must be to further improve and expand this offering in collaboration with SAP in order to take into account the complex requirements and challenges of our members who are deciding in favor of a transformation process to the cloud. In doing so, we want to ensure that they benefit fully from the extended possibilities and innovations of the RISE with SAP offering.”