Choosing a Trusted Partner for Business Transformation in the Cloud

One of the most pressing concerns for enterprises today is managing the complexity of their IT infrastructure while ensuring agility, cost-effectiveness, and security as they embrace the cloud.

It is not always apparent which is the most suitable solution among the competing Hyperscaler platforms and architectural designs. Enterprises who are running SAP enterprise software, whether exclusively or in combination with non-SAP platforms, face additional challenges in deciding how far and how fast to align their transition to the cloud. Many roadmaps have been proposed by SAP and other enterprise software vendors. Adopting RISE with SAP, SAP’s comprehensive offering of cloud solutions, infrastructure and services for migrating and hosting an existing instance to the cloud, has particularly broad implications.

Amidst this complexity, the need for an independent and trusted cloud advisor becomes paramount if the organization is to successfully leverage the advantages of the cloud and so boost their competitiveness.

Understanding the Complexity of Your IT Landscape

Organizations grapple with a variety of options, from public cloud solutions offered by industry giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud multi cloud, hybrid cloud , sovereign cloud, and on-premises solutions. Each option comes with its own set of advantages and challenges, making the decision-making process complex.

Businesses must consider several issues when embarking on their cloud transformation journey:

Business Agility: One of the key benefits of cloud computing is that it enables organizations to respond more quickly to changing business or IT needs and flex resources up or down as demand fluctuates. It is essential that any contractual arrangements with providers permit a suitable level of agility for future requirements.
Cost Optimization: While cloud solutions offer immense potential, they come with extensive choice and configuration options that can lead to scaling costs. A trusted advisor helps businesses optimize their cloud expenditure, ensuring they get the best value for their investment.
Freedom from Vendor Lock-in: Avoiding an excessive dependency on a single vendor mitigates risks and provides flexibility in choosing the best solutions for specific business needs.
Security: As cyber threats become more sophisticated, ensuring the security of sensitive data is paramount. Cloud advisors can help design robust security protocols and configure secure landing zones to safeguard businesses against potential breaches.
Future Evolution: Technology evolves rapidly. A cloud strategy must be future-proof, allowing businesses to adapt to emerging technologies without major disruptions

Navigating this intricate landscape requires expertise and experience. NTT DATA, in its role as your trusted cloud advisor, can offer transformative solutions that align with the unique needs of each client. By understanding the intricacies of different cloud options, the needs of the customer and the specific requirements of SAP and non-SAP systems, our advisors provide tailored solutions that drive innovation and efficiency.

Running SAP on Public Cloud

Public cloud services offer a compelling proposition: unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and accessibility. Migrating SAP systems to the public cloud, whether exclusively or as part of a multi cloud strategy, empowers businesses to harness advanced technology while ensuring a robust and secure environment. This move not only enhances operational efficiency but also opens doors to a wide array of cloud-native functionalities.

To enable you to choose the right cloud strategy for SAP and better understand the opportunities and challenges associated with cloud adoption, our expert advisors conduct in-depth analyses to identify the optimal cloud model for your business objectives with SAP at its core. By comprehensively evaluating current architectures, processes, skills, and competencies, advisors help businesses make well-informed decisions.

To help enterprises evaluate their cloud options, NTT DATA offers cloud advisory workshops, which play a crucial role in aligning cloud strategies with business goals. These sessions delve into fundamental cloud principles and specific SAP guidelines, ensuring businesses make informed choices.

These workshops evaluate strategic objectives, providing insights into current architectures, processes, skills, and competencies. At a practical level, the workshops also include comparative analyses of the various public cloud platforms, including AWS and Microsoft Azure, to help you select the one best suited to your business objectives.

NTT DATA has several specialized service offerings to speed your transition to the cloud:

SAP Cloud Strategy Assessment: A comprehensive evaluation of the existing SAP landscape, identifying potential improvements and opportunities in the cloud. This assessment lays the foundation for a robust cloud strategy.
IT Infrastructure Assessment: By performing an in-depth analysis of your current IT infrastructure, this assessment service helps develop a seamless transition plan, ensuring a smooth migration to the cloud.