Concept creation service for RISE with SAP implementation - Generating added value post-migration to the cloud

Solution

Supporting concept creation for RISE with SAP implementation based on the latest SAP trends and architectures

With the rise and rise of cloud technology, SAP’s core systems are progressing rapidly. Modernization is being driven by the migration of ERP systems to the cloud, the adoption of a clean core approach that facilitates standardization, a regular upgrade cycle and SAP’s Business Technology Platform (BTP), while infrastructure operations are transferred to the cloud.
ABeam Consulting is ready to support clients at all stages from present state analysis to concept formulation to help get the most out of the implementation of RISE with SAP as a means of responding to these developments.

Background

SAP’s globally accelerating cloud ERP strategy

Against a backdrop of the coming end to SAP’s maintenance of its on-premise solutions, the ongoing limitations on add-on development and maintenance arising from the shortage of engineering talent, and the explosive growth of cloud services, we are approaching a period when many companies are rethinking their existing approaches to ERP system development and maintenance and operations.
Implementation of RISE with SAP offered by SAP is an effective way to respond to the rapid advance of cloud ERP. With that said, just implementing RISE with SAP is not the end of the job. To make effective use of the tool, companies need to select the right approach and methodology aligned to their business situation.

Challenges

Companies need to understand the latest SAP trends and technologies to find the approach that is right for their situation

Pitfalls

  1. Soon-to-be legacy SAP systems:
    Companies fail to have systems in place to adapt to their changing businesses.
    Companies cannot escape the legacy characteristics of their technology, due to the continued operation of outdated systems.
  2. Cloud technologies that companies fail to take advantage of:
    Companies fail to make effective use of the latest technologies.
    Companies fail to start looking into their architecture issues due to difficulties in selecting the right cloud service from among the chaos of the market.
  3. Decline in add-on specialists:
    Companies fail to secure enough next-generation talent to replace and supplement the personnel familiar with the specifications of their systems who are aging out the workforce or resigning. As a result, they struggle to continue developing and maintaining add-ons at their previous quality levels.

Approach

This service supports clients in transforming their business by creating the right concept and execution plan for next-generation systems centered around RISE with SAP, based on a clear analysis of their business circumstances.

Key features

  • RISE with SAP know-how that comes from globally pioneering application

    At ABeam Consulting, we were one of the first organizations in the world to adopt RISE with SAP for our in-house systems. The extensive know-how that only ABeam can bring to projects comes from our deep familiarity with the implementation of and pursuit of operational quality in SAP S/4HANA® Cloud, as well as our constant striving for improvement.

  • Utilization of SAP BTP and other cloud services that generate added value

    Taking advantage of SAP BTP can foster greater added value through expansion of the scope of business transformation.
    ABeam Consulting also boasts an extensive track record in making use of cloud services beyond SAP BTP. We are ready to work with clients to find the right cloud service to suit your needs, without being beholden to BTP.

  • Support from a group of highly experienced SAP consultants

    Standardization and moving forward with a clean core approach help companies escape their dependence on high-level skill holders. ABeam Consulting offers not only consulting that is well-versed in cloud technologies, but also concept formulation that takes advantage of our extensive track record in SAP implementation and delivery via the cloud.

Concept formulation that delivers added value to businesses, enabled by ABeam’s exhaustive knowledge of RISE with SAP

At ABeam Consulting, we moved our own in-house systems to RISE with SAP as soon as RISE with SAP appeared on the market, gaining extensive world-leading know-how in the process.
As SAP operators handle the infrastructure implementation and operation of SAP S/4HANA®, this approach presents numerous points to consider that differ compared to the old on-premise approach. ABeam has also developed know-how over many years of experience in development and operations on SAP S/4HANA®, and has applied this to support the implementation of RISE with SAP for numerous clients across the world.

Implementing RISE with SAP is just one step in the overall transformation journey. The real essence of that journey extends to transforming operational processes and generating added value for businesses. We are ready to execute operational transformation by combining adjacent SAP technologies centered on SAP S/4HANA® with other cloud services. ABeam works side-by-side with clients to formulate concepts that go beyond merely moving ERPs to the cloud, instead sketching out visions for the future in partnership to transform operational processes and generate added value.

SAP S/4HANA® x SAP BTP - Cutting-edge cloud architecture proposing solutions based on case studies into business themes

Across all industries and sectors, recent technology has tended to be served via the cloud. The scope of this trend extends across all domains, including application development, automation and AI. Business Technology Platform is a cloud service offered by SAP, which stands out for its strong synergy with SAP systems. BTP services are, however, no more than tools that exist to execute on some business theme. It is thus important for companies to carefully consider where they want to be in every part of their operations, and what combination of BTP services they can use to get there.

ABeam Consulting can draw on extensive use cases where we have applied multiple BTP services in business scenarios. Drawing insights from these use cases, we can speedily draw up and propose overall system architectures that include SAP S/4HANA® and adjacent systems. Depending on the situation, we may also propose combining these with cloud services beyond BTP. Seeing things from the client’s perspective and being able to consider and make proposals for the right cloud service beyond BTP is also one of ABeam’s strengths.

ABeam’s highly experienced SAP consultants support the redeployment of features from both the application and infrastructure angles

Developing add-ons that have been used to execute on what is optimal for individual companies means adding changes to standard objects. This impedes upgrades, as companies cannot get support for this from SAP. To deal with scenarios like this, where maintenance is required on the business side, one solution is to adopt a clean core approach on the application side that takes advantage of cutting-edge technology to replace features outside of add-ons. Looking at the infrastructure side, RISE with SAP operations are carried out by SAP operators from a wide range of countries. With differences in language and expectations around quality, it can be difficult to ensure smooth and stable operations in a short space of time.

At ABeam Consulting, with our extensive track record in implementing SAP solutions and our industry-leading number of years of experience operating RISE with SAP, we are ready to execute a clean core approach on both the application and infrastructure side, while also examining how to effectively operate RISE with SAP infrastructure from the concept stage.

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