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In the realm of business intelligence (BI), SAP has carved a niche with its comprehensive suite of cloud-based solutions. Among these, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) stands out as a versatile data analytics platform, catering to a wide range of needs. Within the SAC ecosystem, the SAC Executive Dashboard Product has emerged as a specialized tool designed to provide executives with a real-time, consolidated view of key business metrics.

What are the steps you need to consider?  Cloud software has many distinct advantages that provide a definite competitive edge for many companies. However, on-premise software has unique qualities that companies have grown to rely on. With SAP looking to change its strategy for all cloud, companies that need to transfer their processes to cloud software have massive considerations to make. While there has yet to be an official announcement on the decision to eliminate on-premise software, it is crucial to consider the potential for this change and how it may impact your business operations.  What are the most important considerations? Are you ready to standardize your process flows?   What are the steps you need to take when integrating cloud software?  We’ll cover the basics and provide the details on potential shortfalls you might encounter. While the transfer to the cloud may initially seem daunting, it could be an excellent on-trend decision as more and more companies begin to switch over. Along with being an on-trend idea, it comes with ease of accessibility, cost efficiency, and advanced security features that you are unable to achieve with your current systems. These capabilities lead to quicker response times, enhanced efficiency, and higher reliability of processes for your company.  The key steps to consider when beginning cloud transfer:   Create a structured roadmap or implementation plan. This includes deciding whether shallow cloud integration or deep cloud integration is the right choice. Shallow cloud integration is typically sufficient for preliminary running, but deep cloud integration requires modification during the integration process. A thorough business analysis should be conducted to understand which integration option is right for you.  Identify current performance metrics. When undertaking cloud migration, it is imperative to understand what key performance indicators are currently in place to decipher if they remain applicable using the cloud.  Prepare for the cost of migration. Generating an appropriate budget requires a proper analysis of cloud billing and operational expense models. While there is typically a positive financial return from switching to cloud software, proper budgeting is necessary to ensure success.    It is important to note there are some drawbacks to the cloud that leaves room for concern if on-premise software becomes unavailable. Cloud software typically leads to an increase in the total cost of ownership. While there is a low initial investment, prices tend to increase throughout its life cycle. Connectivity is another concern for productivity because the cloud software needs internet access to function. Any gaps in connectivity can create significant delays for organizations that rely on the cloud.  The biggest drawback for most companies is the lack of customizable features or complex developments. This poses a significant disadvantage to companies that rely on the advanced customizable features of on-premise software.  Despite these drawbacks, cloud software has direct benefits for your business. Aptimized has specialized professionals with a demonstrated ability to assist companies through the implementation. If switching from cloud-based software with ease is your goal, contact the team at Aptimized to learn more about how we can help.