SAP S/4HANA Cloud: the intelligent core of next-generation ERP

Abstract

SAP S/4HANA Cloud means a full Enterprise Resource Planning suite that is fundamentally made for the cloud, is built around a microservices-based architecture in containers, and keeps the same codebase that can be run on any compatible infrastructure without the need for intervention and can be scaled up or down as required. With its in-memory engine, it allows the fastest reading and writing of data, so if user data is being processed, then analytics and automation that are embedded can also be executed in real time. The single database with a unified database schema brings together finance, logistics, and asset management into one database, thus ensuring that the same data is used and that there is more efficiency in the operations. To ensure both security and compliance, the same basic infrastructure is used for encryption and role-based access control, with the operations being at different layers that not only protect the data but also support the fulfillment of regulations. As a result, companies are upgrading their old systems with SAP S/4HANA Cloud in order to save time in their operations and be able to comply with data protection requirements that are specific to the region and the industry.