AWS is often considered the leader in RISE with SAP and cloud hosting for several reasons:
Strong partnership with SAP
AWS is a strategic partner of SAP and was one of the first cloud providers to offer hosting and optimization of SAP S/4HANA, including as part of RISE with SAP. This guarantees optimized interoperability and advanced compatibility with SAP solutions.
High-performance, scalable infrastructure
AWS offers a highly scalable infrastructure, enabling resources to be adapted to business needs. For SAP, this means:
- Minimal latency, essential for SAP’s mission-critical workloads.
- HANA-certified machines with high performance.
- Total flexibility for deploying SAP S/4HANA, whether single-tenant or multi-tenant.
Enterprise-class security and compliance
AWS offers advanced security standards, with certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 1/2/3, GDPR, etc., guaranteeing secure, regulatory-compliant hosting.
- Disaster recovery with solutions such as AWS Backup and AWS Disaster Recovery.
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
Innovation and automation
Thanks to native AWS services, the SAP experience on AWS is enriched by :
- Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP for optimized storage of SAP HANA databases.
- AWS Machine Learning for predictive analysis of SAP data.
- AWS Lambda for SAP workflow automation.
Financial flexibility and cost optimization
AWS offers several pricing models, including :
- Spot Instances, enabling you to run SAP workloads at reduced cost.
- Pay-as-you-go, perfect for avoiding heavy CAPEX investments.
- Reserved Instances (RI) for long-term cost optimization.
Global presence and reliability
AWS has over 30 cloud regions and 99+ availability zones, guaranteeing high availability of SAP infrastructures, wherever the company operates.
Support for SAP migrations via AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP)
AWS offers a program dedicated to SAP migrations, enabling companies to benefit from financial credits and personalized support to move to SAP S/4HANA on the AWS cloud.
In short, AWS stands out in SAP hosting and the RISE with SAP program thanks to its high-performance infrastructure, robust security, innovative services and flexible approach to costs.
Migration and upgrade of SAP workloads
Thanks to this partnership, Applium offers comprehensive services for the migration and modernization of SAP environments to AWS. Companies can reduce operating costs, improve system reliability and benefit from enhanced security. What’s more, the transition to SAP S/4HANA on AWS is facilitated, offering optimal performance and simplified integration with other cloud services.
Innovation and digital transformation
By hosting SAP solutions on AWS, Applium enables companies to connect previously siloed data, improve real-time visibility and make more informed decisions. This approach fosters rapid innovation, differentiated customer experience and improved operational efficiency. What’s more, the AWS infrastructure provides a solid foundation for integrating emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, supporting the digital transformation of businesses.
