In today’s fast-paced digital economy, businesses are under pressure to become more agile, resilient, and intelligent.  SAP customers running traditional on-premise ERP systems face a critical decision point: continue maintaining legacy systems or leap into the future with RISE with SAP.

But what exactly is RISE with SAP, and why should your organization consider making the move now?

What is RISE with SAP?

RISE with SAP is not just a product—it's a comprehensive transformation-as-a-service offering.  It bundles together everything needed to move to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, along with business process intelligence, infrastructure, and technical services—all under a single contract and subscription model.

With RISE, SAP takes on the role of orchestrator across cloud providers, system integrators, and partners—helping you accelerate transformation without the complexity.

The Business Case for Moving to RISE with SAP

1. Cost Optimization & Predictability

• Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): With infrastructure, software, and services bundled under one contract, organizations often see reduced operational and capital expenses.

• Shift from CapEx to OpEx: Move to a subscription-based model, freeing up capital for innovation and strategic investments.

• Built-in Innovation: Regular updates ensure you always benefit from the latest SAP innovations without additional upgrade costs.

2. Accelerated Time to Value

• RISE includes tools and services to analyze current processes, identify optimization areas, and streamline your migration path.

• Preconfigured industry best practices and rapid deployment options mean you can go live faster.

3. Business Process Transformation

• With embedded Business Process Intelligence, organizations gain data-driven insights to redesign and optimize processes for efficiency, automation, and value creation.

4. Scalability and Flexibility

• Scale as needed on RISE on Power Virtual Server based on business needs without large up-front investments.

5. Resilience and Compliance

• Built-in security, disaster recovery, and global compliance standards.

• Regular system health checks and monitoring via SAP Cloud ALM.

6. Strategic Focus

• Let SAP handle infrastructure and technical services, freeing up your IT team to focus on innovation and strategic growth initiatives.

Real-World Benefits

Organizations that have transitioned to RISE with SAP report:

• 20–30% reduction in operational costs

• 40% faster time-to-market for new capabilities

• Increased user satisfaction through streamlined, modern interfaces

• Improved decision-making through real-time analytics

Addressing Common Concerns

Making the Move: Next Steps

1. Assess Your Current Landscape
   Start with SAP’s Business Scenario Recommendations and Readiness Check tools to understand your current state and perform an indepth assessment with IBM Transformation Suite

2. Define the Business Case
   Evaluate operational costs, potential savings, business agility, and innovation goals.

3. Engage a Partner or SAP Team
   Collaborate with your SAP Account Executive or a trusted SAP Partner to build a tailored roadmap.

Final Thoughts

RISE with SAP is more than a technical migration—it’s a strategic transformation journey.  It empowers businesses to become more agile, intelligent, and sustainable while simplifying their path to the cloud.  Learn more about the benefits of RISE on Power Virtual Server -- Only at IBM!

If your organization is serious about innovation, resilience, and staying competitive, the time to RISE is now.