Cloud Computing
Move SAP and the systems around it to the cloud in a way that is secure, well run and affordable. We plan, migrate and operate workloads on AWS, Microsoft Azure and SAP BTP.
Cloud computing for SAP-centered companies
Cloud computing means renting compute, storage, networks, databases and applications over the internet, and paying for what you use. You can add capacity when you need it instead of buying hardware for peak load.
Many companies are leaving their own data centers because hardware is expensive and slow to scale. We design and run cloud environments with SAP at the center, so SAP S/4HANA, analytics and the infrastructure underneath work well together.
Common obstacles
- Older applications that were never built for the cloud
- Large data sets in SAP and other systems that are hard to move
- Workloads placed in the wrong environment
- Security and compliance gaps in hybrid setups
- Cloud bills that grow without anyone watching them
Left unchecked, these mean you pay for the cloud without getting the performance or savings you expected.
Architecture we work with
- IaaS: virtual servers, storage and networks
- PaaS: managed platforms for building and running applications
- SaaS: cloud applications connected to SAP and other systems
We build hybrid and multi-cloud setups across AWS, Microsoft Azure and SAP BTP.
What we deliver
- SAP S/4HANA migration to the cloud, by lift-and-shift or re-platforming
- Containers with Kubernetes and Docker so workloads can move between environments
- Cloud-native applications built as microservices
- Central identity and access management across cloud and on-premise
- Automated backup, disaster recovery and high availability
- Monitoring with logs, metrics and traces
What you should expect
- Lower infrastructure costs, because capacity follows demand
- Better uptime through redundancy
- Faster releases of applications and updates
- Easier access for teams in different locations
- Security and compliance controls built into the platform
Where cloud is going
- FinOps: watching and managing cloud spend continuously
- Serverless: less to operate for event-driven workloads
- Edge computing: for SAP and IoT workloads that need low latency
- Zero trust: security based on identity, not on the network perimeter
- AI-based monitoring: spotting anomalies and scaling before problems appear
Examples by industry
- Manufacturing: SAP S/4HANA in the cloud gives one view of production across sites.
- Retail: multi-region deployments keep inventory in sync across channels.
- Finance: cloud analytics speeds up reporting and compliance tracking.
- Logistics: cloud and IoT together track shipments as they move.
How we run a cloud project
- Readiness assessment and sorting of workloads
- A migration plan that accounts for SAP dependencies
- Secure hybrid architecture
- Ongoing tuning of cost, performance and security
- Connecting SAP with cloud-native services
How we move workloads to the cloud
- 1AssessInventory systems and sort workloads by readiness.
- 2PlanTarget platform, SAP dependencies and downtime windows.
- 3MigrateLift-and-shift or re-platform, with tested cutovers.
- 4RunMonitoring, backup, disaster recovery and security.
- 5OptimizeRight-size resources and keep cloud costs in check.
Why ITRadiant for cloud
We are an SAP company first, so cloud decisions start from what your SAP system needs.
- SAP-aware migrations: we plan around SAP dependencies, interfaces and downtime windows
- AWS, Azure and SAP BTP: we recommend the platform that suits the workload, not one we are tied to
- Cost kept in view: we set up cost tracking and right-sizing from the start
- Run as well as build: our AMS team can operate the environment after migration
Frequently asked questions
What is cloud computing?
Using computing resources such as servers, storage and applications over the internet, on demand, instead of owning and running the hardware yourself.
What are the benefits for enterprises?
You can scale up and down as needed, pay less for idle hardware, deploy applications faster and give distributed teams easier access.
What is a hybrid cloud architecture?
A setup that combines on-premise systems with public and private cloud, so each workload runs where it fits best while security and compliance are kept consistent.
How does the cloud connect with SAP systems?
Through SAP Integration Suite (Cloud Integration) and APIs, which link SAP S/4HANA with cloud services for real-time data, analytics and reporting.
What is cloud infrastructure management?
Monitoring, tuning and securing cloud resources so they perform well, stay within budget and remain reliable.
Not sure what to move to the cloud first?
Tell us about your SAP system and the applications around it. We will suggest a sensible order and target platform.
