Mike Stanley explores the integration of SAP ERP solutions with HPE GreenLake to offer businesses a flexible, scalable private cloud option that balances control and cloud innovation. He highlights the benefits of this hybrid approach, such as enhanced security and customizable resource management, for enterprises seeking adaptable cloud strategies. For more insights on Cloud Field Day 23, visit Mike’s blog.
SAP Cloud Ultimatum – Innovate or Expire
SAP is pushing customers to migrate to its cloud ERP system, S/4HANA, by 2030, threatening to withhold support and innovation for those who don’t. The company’s Customer Data Center (CDC) deployment, a private cloud model, offers a compromise for those with regulatory concerns, but it still requires a costly and complex rebuild. Ultimately, SAP is executing a vendor lock-in strategy, forcing customers to choose between migration pain now or irrelevance later. At Cloud Field Day, HPE presented a GreenLake solution for SAP as outlined by Maciej Lelusz in this article following the event.
Why Energy Transfer is migrating to SAP’s Private Cloud ERP
Mike Stanley recently discussed Energy Transfer’s significant migration to SAP’s Private Cloud ERP, highlighting the strategic benefits and efficiencies the move offers. He emphasized how this shift is aimed at enhancing scalability and stability in their operations, aligning closely with future growth objectives. For more insights into Cloud Field Day 23, follow Mike Stanley on LinkedIn.
