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What is SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition?
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is a ready-to-run cloud ERP that delivers the latest industry best practices and continuous innovation.
- Run with industry best practices by applying preconfigured processes that are ready to go
- Build your own breakthroughs by reshaping business models and redefining work on the fly
- Grow without limits by adding customers, markets, and products without adding complexity
- Go live with confidence by using proven guidance to deliver speed and agility
Experience GROW with SAP
See how cloud ERP can help your business scale and grow faster.
Key benefits
30
days or less
for delivery of initial scope*
50
%
decrease in implementation cost
40-60
%
quicker time-to-value
*Baseline activation time may vary. See Legal Notice on www.sap.com/legal-notice for use terms, disclaimers, disclosures, or restrictions.
Key features
Proven best practices
Comes with business processes that incorporate industry standard best practices
Fast time to value
Jump-starts you with a guided implementation process, fast technical setup, and a role-based, intuitive interface
Automatic and continual updates
Updates fully managed by SAP so you don’t need extensive IT resources or face disruption to the business
Continuous innovation
Adds the latest technology, such as built-in AI, machine learning, robotic process automation, and analytics so your business can operate better
Security, compliance, and scalability
Handles technical operations including backup and disaster recovery, system maintenance, data protection, and best-in-class uptimes to give you peace of mind
Open and extensible
Provides ready-to-go APIs with supporting tools and documentation so you can easily integrate with your partners or build on top
See how customers are succeeding with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Improving operational efficiency and resiliency
Learn how Viridian Glass, a leading double-glazing and glass manufacturer, increased its productivity with a modern ERP, comprehensive architecture, and a library of best practices.
Upgrading from SAP ECC to a cloud ERP
Take a look at how The Western Sugar Cooperative, an American agribusiness, replaced its on-premise, extremely customized ERP infrastructure to the cloud.
Innovating with a more agile, future-ready approach
Find out how manufacturer Hitachi High-Tech replaced its highly customized multinational business landscape with a move to the cloud by investing in a two-tier cloud model.
Building better services for the automotive industry
Discover how Smart Press Shop, a joint venture of Porsche and Schuler, is using cloud solutions to support the full digitalization of its automotive body parts production operations.
Resources
Learn what's new in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, and find additional resources to help you on your journey to cloud ERP.
With the latest innovations of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, your entire business can take advantage of the latest user experiences, built-in intelligence, and core ERP capabilities.
What's new in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
See how your business can adopt the cloud faster, more predictably, and with continuous innovation. Read the news article on the latest release of our cloud-native ERP.
The latest updates on intelligent ERP capabilities
Get a glimpse into the main innovations we have in store for a more modern and intelligent ERP in the cloud. Watch our video and learn how you can benefit from them.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a TrustRadius award-winning ERP
SAP S/4HANA Cloud has earned multiple TrustRadius "Top Rated" and "Best Of" awards based directly on customer feedback. Find out what our customers are saying about SAP S/4HANA Cloud and why they consider the cloud ERP as a quality choice compared to other software options.
Technical and security information
Protect your enterprise with the built-in security features and add-on solutions from SAP.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is deployed in the cloud and is available as software as a service (SaaS), so you can access your software from any Web browser.
Installation and setup
Follow these setup instructions so you can start running your SAP software quickly and confidently.
Configuration
Optimize the configuration of SAP products with our comprehensive configuration guide.
Integration
Find out how you can integrate SAP products with your existing IT landscape.
See what analysts are saying
SAP S/4HANA Cloud recognized as a Leader by Gartner®
Find out why Gartner® named SAP S/4HANA Cloud as a Leader in its 2023 Magic Quadrant™ report for Cloud ERP for Service-Centric Enterprises.
Learn why Gartner® named SAP S/4HANA Cloud as a Leader in its 2023 Magic Quadrant™ report for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises.
Get started
Jump-start your implementation and drive ROI by collaborating with industry experts, consultants, and support engineers throughout your journey.
GROW with SAP
Meet your business needs along every stage of your growth by using a complete, up-to-date package of public cloud ERP software and services.
Product tour
Tour SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition to explore some of its key features and how you can apply them to different business scenarios.
Services
Transform your business quickly and effectively by taking advantage of our holistic service and support plans, expert consulting services, custom application development, proven best practices, and deep industry and technical knowledge.
Support
Help keep your SAP solutions running at peak performance with our IT experts and support services, including long-term plans, embedded teams, remote technology support, self-service portal, and innovation strategies.
*Gartner, "Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises Ratings and Review." *Gartner, "Cloud ERP for Service-Centric Enterprises Ratings and Review."
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