RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server: Accelerating Transformation to SAP S/4HANA Cloud
AInvestTuesday, Jan 7, 2025 9:45 am ET
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In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations are increasingly turning to cloud-based solutions to drive agility, innovation, and cost savings. One such solution is RISE with SAP, a guided journey that delivers outcome-driven services, cloud ERP, and platforms to help businesses rethink their operating models. Now, IBM and SAP have joined forces to offer RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server, a new hyperscaler offering designed to help IBM Power customers accelerate their ERP transformation. Let's delve into the benefits and advantages of this powerful combination.



Why Choose RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server?

1. Faster Migration Time: The 90-day migration timeframe for SAP S/4HANA workloads from IBM Power Systems on-premises to cloud is significantly faster than other cloud migration options. This speed is attributed to several factors, including architecture consistency, faster SAP workload sizing, realizing target architecture faster, reduced footprint and increased uptime, and reduced testing time.
2. Reduced Risk Profile: The architecture consistency and compute performance of IBM Power Virtual Server contribute to a reduced risk profile compared to moving from Power to x86 environments in other clouds. This is due to sizing parameters, target architecture realization, reduced footprint and increased uptime, and reduced testing time.
3. Cost Savings: IBM realized a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs and related operations over 18 months in its RISE with SAP modernization project, supporting 150,000 ERP users. This was achieved by rationalizing overall server and data footprint and increasing process automation.
4. Expertise and Support: IBM Consulting and the ecosystem of partners play a crucial role in helping IBM customers accelerate their transformation through RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server. They offer combined solutions and capabilities, including advisory, implementation, application, security, and technical managed services, as well as the IBM Transformation Suite for SAP Applications.

Addressing Concerns and Countering Skepticism

While the benefits of RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server are clear, some organizations may still have concerns about cloud adoption. However, it's essential to address these concerns with evidence and reassurance. For instance, the 10% cloud adoption rate in the US, with much of it in the financial and retail sectors, indicates that there is still significant room for growth. Moreover, China, with only about 2% to 3% cloud penetration, presents an even more substantial opportunity for cloud adoption.

In conclusion, RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server offers a compelling path for IBM Power customers to accelerate their ERP transformation. With faster migration times, reduced risk profiles, cost savings, and expert support, this new hyperscaler offering is poised to help businesses rethink their operating models and drive success in the cloud era. Embrace the future of ERP with RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server today.
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