State of the market for enterprise cloud deployment

The digital transformation and applications in the cloud conversation was accelerated by the global events of 2020. Organisations had to quickly convert to a remote working and many scrambled to address critical infrastructure changes. They had to implement cloud-based applications to provide faster and more reliable access and reduce costs.  

Now, in 2024, attitudes towards cloud adoption have evolved. The long-term benefits have become clear. The initial rush has given way to a more measured, strategic approach. Cloud is no longer a stopgap solution for remote work but the key to digital transformation. The shift includes using cloud solutions to enhance tax management and ensure compliance with increasingly stringent and complex regulation.  

Why SAP-Vertex in the cloud? A compelling return on investment. 

• Lower initial investment: Enterprise cloud deployment means your business can reduce capital expenditure because there's no need to invest in hardware, servers, or extensive IT infrastructure. 
• Reduced and predictable costs: Cloud solutions eliminate the need for ongoing maintenance of on-premises hardware and software. The subscription or ‘pay-as-you-go’ model, lowers IT maintenance costs and gives you predictable operating expenses. You can budget more easily compared with the unpredictable costs of maintaining on-premises infrastructure 
• Improved scalability and flexibility: SAP-Vertex services on-demand are based on business need. This brings agility and supports business growth. 
• Faster deployment and updates: Typically, faster deployment compared with on-premise. Application updates and new features are deployed automatically so your business always has access to the latest technology and regulatory updates. 
• Superior security and compliance: Robust security measures and compliance certifications, often exceed what can be achieved on-premises. You can reduce the risk of data breaches and reach compliance with diverse and onerous industry regulations. 
• Better business Continuity: SAP-Vertex cloud means high availability, robust disaster recovery and business continuity even in the face of unexpected disruptions or disasters. 
• Enhanced accessibility and collaboration: Cloud-based SAP-Vertex solutions enable remote access. They improve collaboration among teams based in different geographical locations. 

SAPinsider Benchmark Report: Enterprise Cloud Deployment: State of the Market 

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SAPinsider comprises the largest and fastest growing SAP membership group worldwide, with more than 700,000 members across the globe. It provides SAP professionals with invaluable information, strategic guidance, and road-tested advice.  

SAPinsider surveyed members of their community to find out the critical factors for cloud deployment, which cloud providers and deployment models they are using, and what workloads they are running in the cloud: 

• Learn what drives organisations in their approach to enterprise cloud  
• Discover the top requirements and tools for successful cloud strategies 
• Find strategy guidance for optimising your transformation to the cloud  

Read the Enterprise Cloud Deployment: State of the Market Report to learn what drives enterprise cloud deployment, discover top cloud providers and models, and find strategic guidance for successful SAP cloud deployment.

Successful enterprises recognise cloud as an essential for agility, resilience, and future growth. What’s your SAP cloud deployment strategy?