Would you like to upgrade your ERP with the new SAP S/4HANA solution?
This is great news for your company’s innovation! Now you just need to decide between the S/4HANA Public vs Private Cloud SAP version.
Sileron, your SAP integration consulting firm, has prepared a comparison table of SAP S/4HANA Public vs Private Cloud solutions to help you make the right choice.
The main differences
| S/4HANA Public Cloud | S/4HANA Private Cloud |
|---|---|
| Hosting SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public operates as SaaS software. Hosting is therefore provided by SAP. This allows you to benefit from a well-designed infrastructure that complies with optimal security standards. |
Hosting With SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private, hosting can be managed by SAP or by you, giving you additional control over your data and ERP customisation. You choose the size and hyperscaler. |
| Updates Updates are carried out automatically by SAP for your entire machine fleet. This means you benefit from the latest features without having to manage the updates yourself. |
Updates Updates can be performed manually, allowing you to control the scheduling and functionality of updates. |
| Configuration The configuration is standardised. This means you have less flexibility to customise your ERP. However, if your company does not require specific features, this can save you a considerable amount of time when implementing the solution. |
Configuration The Private Cloud version offers a wider range of customisation options to meet the needs of businesses with truly specific markets or requirements. |
The advantages of each solution
S/4HANA Public Cloud
Automatic updates
Updates are managed directly by SAP.
Simple and quick to implement
The standardisation of the solution, combined with a proven implementation method and in-depth knowledge of your industry, makes implementation quick and efficient.
Cost
As the solution is standardised, the investment cost is lower because you benefit from well-established processes. You save on the costs associated with managing and maintaining hosting equipment and securing data, as these are handled by SAP.
Finally, by choosing a SaaS solution, the costs associated with the solution are considered OpEX expenses.
S/4HANA Private Cloud
Customisable updates
You can manage updates and feature enhancements yourself according to your business or industry constraints.
Control and security
You have control over the entire process of managing and securing your solution. If you have specific security and compliance requirements, S/4HANA Private Cloud can meet them.
Customisation
You can further customise your solution to ensure you have the features that are right for your own processes.
Choosing between S/4HANA Public vs Private Cloud, in summary:
The main differences between S/4HANA Public Cloud and S/4HANA Private Cloud ERP lie in hosting management, update control and solution customisation options. The choice is generally made based on the needs of the company and its specific market, as well as its expectations in terms of customisation, configuration and control of its ERP solution.
As we can see in this comparison of SAP S/4HANA solutions, each version has its own set of advantages. Ultimately, it is your expectations in terms of process customisation and ease of use that will determine which ERP is best for your company.
To ensure you make the right choice, at Sileron, we systematically recommend conducting an information system audit before each ERP project. We can assist you with:
- defining your objectives and the scope of your future solution,
- planning and allocating internal resources to the future project.
All this is done to ensure that you choose the right solution. The scoping study is also an opportunity to offer you the best strategy for migrating your data.
Why choose Sileron for the implementation of your SAP S/4HANA Cloud solution?
With nearly 20 years of experience in implementing SAP solutions, Sileron provides you with product expertise and personalised advice for an IT system that is truly tailored to your needs. Our strength definitely comes from an in-depth business approach thanks to a team of experts from diverse backgrounds. Our employees are able to translate all your needs into SAP, both from the standard version and by adapting it with more specific specifications. Our projects in France and Africa have allowed us to prove our adaptability and our ability to understand international issues. Our Service and Maintenance Centre allows us to provide our clients with long-term support for all their development projects. Finally, Sileron is a Gold Partner and SAP Private and Public Cloud certified to bring you the best of SAP innovation.
