SAP S/4HANA · MIGRATION & DEPLOYMENT
Public cloud, private cloud or on-premise? Compare SAP S/4HANA deployment options on flexibility, cost, updates, control and fit, and choose the right one for your business.
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OVERVIEW
Choosing where and how to run S/4HANA is one of the first decisions in any programme. Each option has different implications for flexibility, cost, updates, infrastructure and control.
Public cloud offers standardised processes, regular updates from SAP and the fastest start, with customisation limited to key-user tools and side-by-side extensions. Private cloud, usually through RISE with SAP, offers near on-premise flexibility with SAP-managed infrastructure. On-premise gives full control in your own data centre or with a hosting provider.
The right choice depends on how standard your processes are, how much you need to extend, your IT strategy and any regulatory requirements.
Webtel helps you make this decision based on facts. We look at your system, data, custom code, business priorities and budget, explain the options in plain language and give you a recommendation you can take to your board, together with a realistic plan.
CAPABILITIES
Standard processes, SAP-managed updates.
More flexibility, SAP-managed infrastructure.
Full control in your own environment.
Subscription versus licence and infrastructure.
COMMON CHALLENGES
These are the issues we see most often. Each one is planned for from the start, so it does not surface in the week before go-live.
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Offers and editions are hard to compare.
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Infrastructure and support costs overlooked.
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Concern about future flexibility.
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Some needs may not fit the public cloud.
AT A GLANCE
SAP S/4HANA is SAP's current-generation ERP for mid-sized and large enterprises. It runs on the SAP HANA in-memory database, with a simplified data model and a modern user experience.
Finance and logistics share one source of truth, including the Universal Journal.
Reports and planning run on live data instead of overnight batches.
Role-based apps that work on desktop, tablet and phone.
Insight inside the transactions people already use.
Public cloud, private cloud or your own data centre.
HOW IT WORKS
We analyse your current system, custom code, data and business goals.
Together we choose the approach and deployment that fit best.
The migration or implementation is carried out in tested cycles.
We support go-live and help you start using new capabilities.
WHY IT MATTERS
Total cost compared fairly.
Consultants who have done this before.
Costs, risks and timeline set out clearly.
A decision based on facts, not assumptions.
Tested cycles before the real cut-over.
A platform for SAP's newest capabilities.
IN DETAIL
BEFORE YOU GO LIVE
Having these ready before the first workshop shortens the assessment and gives you a more reliable plan and budget.
Free guides and checklists →
WHY WEBTEL
FAQS
Often lower upfront, but the full picture depends on scope, users and extensions. We compare total cost for your case.
Yes, though it is easier if you keep a clean core from the start.
RISE bundles S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition with infrastructure, technical services and tools under one contract.
Mainstream maintenance for SAP ECC 6.0 ends after 2027, with optional extended maintenance available until the end of 2030. Many companies are planning their move now to avoid a rush.
It depends on the approach, the size of your system and the amount of custom code. We give you a realistic plan after an assessment.
Some elements can change, but the core choice should be made early. A good assessment reduces the risk of changing course mid-project.
EXPLORE MORE
Talk to our consultants about your landscape, your goals and your timeline.