Differentiating Between SAP’s Various Cloud Offerings and the Underlying Deployment Model​

RISE with SAP is a comprehensive offering that delivers business transformation as a service, helping organizations migrate from on-premise ERP systems to the cloud securely and efficiently.

The figure shows the key aspects of RISE with SAP.

Key aspects of RISE with SAP include: 

1. Cloud-based business management software: 
   • Embedded intelligence and real-time insights 
   • Advanced technologies for improved compliance and business resilience 
2. Core components: 
   • SAP S/4HANA Cloud 
   • business process transformation starter pack for RISE with SAP 
   • Embedded services and tools 
   • SAP Business Technology Platform cloud credits 
   • SAP Business Network starter pack for SAP S/4HANA
3. Unified cloud operational governance model: 
   • Brings together customers, partners, and SAP 
   • Ensures proactive management and success of RISE with SAP initiatives 
4. Managed cloud service features: 
   • High security standards 
   • High availability at the application level 
5. Migration and adoption services: 
   • Based on proven tools and methodologies 
   • Delivered by experts from SAP or its partner network 
6. "One hand to shake" model: 
   • Includes hyperscaler infrastructure, SAP technical managed services, SAP software, and support 
   • Simplified commercial model under a single SAP contract and service-level agreement 

GROW with SAP is a tailored cloud transformation program designed specifically for small and midsize businesses looking to adopt SAP's cloud ERP solutions.

Key features of GROW with SAP include: 

• Fast and predictable implementation of SAP cloud systems 
• Public Cloud architecture utilizing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 
• Standardized processes that are always on the latest release 
• Cloud-native ERP delivering industry best practices and continuous innovation 

GROW with SAP offers two main package options: 

1. Base Edition: 
   • Ideal for smaller organizations and emerging economies 
   • Includes complimentary licenses to SAP BTP 
   • Provides access to Ariba Buying base edition for sourcing and procurement 
2. Premium Edition: 
   • Designed for midsize and larger organizations 
   • Includes additional capabilities beyond the Base edition 
   • Offers SAP Analytics Cloud for planning for extended planning and analysis 
   • Provides access to SAP Sales Cloud and Concur Expense

Both editions include: 

• SAP BTP Enterprise Agreement credits for consuming eligible services on SAP BTP 
• Entitlements to SAP Build functionality for creating apps, automating processes, and designing business sites 

GROW with SAP enables customers to go-live in as little as four weeks with a greenfield deployment, supported by accelerated adoption services, a global community of experts, and free learning resources. 

RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP are distinct offerings tailored to different customer segments and deployment needs: 

Both offerings include SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) credits and access to SAP Build functionality, but the specific entitlements may vary based on the chosen edition and contract value.