May 4, 2026
•2 minute read
hybrid cloud
Breaking the HCI Bottleneck for SAP Architecture With the Nutanix-NetApp AllianceThe new Nutanix and NetApp integration eliminates the structural compromises of traditional HCI, allowing SAP enterprise architects to independently scale SAP HANA compute and storage while enhancing hybrid cloud resilience.
Research Webinar: Cloud Architecture for SAPSAPinsiders have been moving to the cloud for over a decade but the transformation process is far from complete. In addition, most organizations take a unique path to the cloud. Some started with a lift and shift of older on-premise systems to infrastructure-as-a-service environments, while others may have directly moved to SAP S/4HANA or even RISE with SAP/SAP Cloud ERP Private. Some started their remediation processes for data and code early, while others have done it following the move to SAP S/4HANA, or even after the move to RISE with SAP. What this has made clear is that, while establishing and maintaining cloud architecture for SAP is on nearly everyone’s roadmap, most organizations are still in the middle of that transition.
What is clear from this data is that leaders have generally made more progress in their adoption of cloud technologies than either cloud beginners or the hybrid majority. However, that is not true in every instance. For example, more than two thirds (69%) of leaders are already using SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), but this is only slightly more than the hybrid majority (60%) or cloud beginners (57%). This difference is more marked with the adoption of SAP S/4HANA Cloud which is being used by 62% of leaders, 51% of the hybrid majority, and only 23% of cloud beginners.
This year's research also explored the cloud or hybrid cloud platforms actively in use in SAP environments, the top priorities for evolving SAP architecture over the next 12-24 months, the impact of adopting cloud or hybrid cloud architecture in transforming SAP workloads, and the challenges encountered when adopting cloud or hybrid cloud architectures for SAP workloads.
The findings indicate that SAPinsiders will not be able to continue to run legacy applications forever. And with the end of 2027 just over two years away, that change will likely come first with the need to move to SAP S/4HANA Cloud through the auspices of a RISE with SAP/SAP Cloud ERP Private contract. SAPinsiders must be prepared for this change, and should follow the guidance of cloud leaders in making this possible.
Download the benchmark report to read the full data analysis and receive recommendations for your own plans.
- Understand the benefits experienced from adopting cloud or hybrid cloud architecture for SAP or SAP-adjacent systems.
- Explore the impact of adopting cloud or hybrid cloud architecture in transforming SAP landscapes.
- Learn about the factors impacting cloud or hybrid cloud architecture strategy for SAP workloads.
- See what SAPinsiders need to do to be successful in their cloud transformations.
Nov 11, 2025
•1 minute read
Cloud Architecture for SAPSAPinsiders have been moving to the cloud for over a decade but the transformation process is far from complete. In addition, most organizations take a unique path to the cloud. Some started with a lift and shift of older on-premise systems to infrastructure-as-a-service environments, while others may have directly moved to SAP S/4HANA or even RISE with SAP/SAP Cloud ERP Private. Some started their remediation processes for data and code early, while others have done it following the move to SAP S/4HANA, or even after the move to RISE with SAP. What this has made clear is that, while establishing and maintaining cloud architecture for SAP is on nearly everyone’s roadmap, most organizations are still in the middle of that transition.
What is clear from this data is that leaders have generally made more progress in their adoption of cloud technologies than either cloud beginners or the hybrid majority. However, that is not true in every instance. For example, more than two thirds (69%) of leaders are already using SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), but this is only slightly more than the hybrid majority (60%) or cloud beginners (57%). This difference is more marked with the adoption of SAP S/4HANA Cloud which is being used by 62% of leaders, 51% of the hybrid majority, and only 23% of cloud beginners.
This year's research also explored the cloud or hybrid cloud platforms actively in use in SAP environments, the top priorities for evolving SAP architecture over the next 12-24 months, the impact of adopting cloud or hybrid cloud architecture in transforming SAP workloads, and the challenges encountered when adopting cloud or hybrid cloud architectures for SAP workloads.
The findings indicate that SAPinsiders will not be able to continue to run legacy applications forever. And with the end of 2027 just over two years away, that change will likely come first with the need to move to SAP S/4HANA Cloud through the auspices of a RISE with SAP/SAP Cloud ERP Private contract. SAPinsiders must be prepared for this change, and should follow the guidance of cloud leaders in making this possible.
Download the benchmark report to read the full data analysis and receive recommendations for your own plans.
- Understand the benefits experienced from adopting cloud or hybrid cloud architecture for SAP or SAP-adjacent systems.
- Explore the impact of adopting cloud or hybrid cloud architecture in transforming SAP landscapes.
- Learn about the factors impacting cloud or hybrid cloud architecture strategy for SAP workloads.
- See what SAPinsiders need to do to be successful in their cloud transformations.
Oct 31, 2025
•2 minute read
Dell APEX Emerges as Strategic Alternative to SAP Cloud ERP for Enterprise ModernizationSAP customers are increasingly opting for Dell APEX's pay-per-use private cloud model to maintain control over their infrastructure and modernization pace, allowing for significant operational cost savings and faster transformation cycles while avoiding the constraints of full migration to RISE with SAP.
Oct 17, 2025
•3 minute read
Red Hat Taps Automation and AI to Modernize SAP Operations and Boost ROIRed Hat is enhancing its Ansible Automation Platform with event-driven automation and generative AI to help SAP customers streamline their operations and achieve significant ROI, while also promoting a phased and strategic approach to extending automation across hybrid environments.
Jun 30, 2025
•3 minute read
Why AI Is Driving SAP Customers to Hybrid Cloud, But On Their Own TermsSAP customers are increasingly turning to the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition - Customer Data Center model to modernize their ERP systems, balancing the benefits of cloud innovation with the need for on-premises control, compliance, and cost efficiency.
Jun 19, 2025
•2 minute read
Driving Digital Value at ScaleSoftwareOne has transformed from a licensing and procurement partner to a key player in digital transformation, offering comprehensive services for cloud modernization and enterprise optimization globally while emphasizing a local approach to meet the diverse needs of organizations across different regions.
Apr 16, 2025
•4 minute read
Deutsche Telekom’s Hybrid Cloud Journey to RISE with SAPDeutsche Telekom is undertaking a complex transition to RISE with SAP and cloud solutions, planning to streamline its extensive IT infrastructure over six years by collaborating with T-Systems and Google Cloud, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, strategic partnerships, and multi-cloud approaches for large enterprises navigating digital transformation.
Mar 7, 2025
•3 minute read
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