
Understanding the Shared Responsibility Model in SAP is crucial, as it clarifies roles among SAP, partners, and organizations, ensuring that accountability is maintained for successful project outcomes and business value delivery.
Strategic decisions made during the initial planning and design phases of RISE with SAP significantly influence the success of subsequent phases, including build, go-live, and hypercare, making intentional choices essential for long-term success.
Learning from industry leaders like Ian Anderson of OG&E provides valuable real-world insights into navigating the RISE with SAP journey and the implications of the Shared Responsibility Model, equipping organizations with practical knowledge for successful implementation.
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RISE with SAP delivers significant technological and procedural advancements to help organizations address evolving business needs. Central to the solution is the Shared Responsibility Model, which outlines the roles of customers, partners, and SAP in jointly delivering business value. But don’t let the word “shared” mislead you—responsibility doesn’t always mean accountability.
The decisions you make at the very start of your project can define the success of your build, go-live, and hypercare phases. Join Ian Anderson from Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company as he shares real-world insights on navigating this new model. Learn how early strategic choices—both procedural and technical—laid the groundwork for sustained success throughout their RISE with SAP journey.
Key Takeaways:
- Shared Responsibility Requires Clear Accountability: Understanding the boundaries of responsibility among SAP, partners, and your organization is critical—shared responsibility doesn’t absolve anyone from ownership.
- Early Decisions Have Long-Term Impact: Choices made during the planning and design phases set the foundation for success during build, go-live, and hypercare—so make them intentionally.
- Real-World Lessons Enhance Preparedness: Hearing directly from leaders who’ve already made the transition — like OG&E’s Ian Anderson — offers practical, real-world insight into what RISE with SAP and the Shared Responsibility model truly mean in action.
About Onapsis and OG&E:
Onapsis is a cybersecurity and compliance cornerstone within the SAP ecosystem, helping SAP customers secure complex ERP landscapes including cloud and RISE.
OG&E is a large SAP customer using the platform to transform utility operations at scale — serving as a real-world example of how SAP, data strategy, and partner solutions come together in mission-critical industries.



