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SAP HANA Cloud

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What is SAP HANA Cloud?

SAP HANA is an application that uses in-memory database technology to process very large amounts of real-time data from relational databases, both SAP and non-SAP, in a very short time. The in-memory computing engine allows HANA to process data stored…

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9 out of 10
February 13, 2024
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SAP HANA Cloud platform enables you to access the data stored in HANA database in real time and to bind the application hosted on cloud or …
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Entry-level set up fee?

  • Setup fee optional
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $0.95 per month Capacity Units
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Product Details

What is SAP HANA Cloud?

SAP HANA Cloud is a single database as a service (DBaaS) foundation for modern applications and analytics across all enterprise data. The cloud-based data foundation modernizes how business decisions are made with live data. It aims to enable users to build data solutions with cloud-native scalability, speed, and performance. The SAP HANA Cloud database gives users business-ready information while enabling security, privacy, and anonymization with enterprise reliability. It can be deployed either on premise, in the cloud, or in a hybrid combination for quicker time-to-value.

SAP HANA Cloud Features

  • Supported: In-memory, columnar, massively parallel database processing
  • Supported: Full ACID compliance
  • Supported: Multitenancy

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Frequently Asked Questions

SAP HANA is an application that uses in-memory database technology to process very large amounts of real-time data from relational databases, both SAP and non-SAP, in a very short time. The in-memory computing engine allows HANA to process data stored in RAM as opposed to reading it from a disk which means that the data can be accessed in real time by the applications using HANA. The product is sold both as an appliance and as a cloud-based software solution.

SAP HANA Cloud starts at $0.95.

Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Dynamics AX, discontinued, and IBM Planning Analytics are common alternatives for SAP HANA Cloud.

Reviewers rate Usability highest, with a score of 9.1.

The most common users of SAP HANA Cloud are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are using SAP HANA Cloud environment to run our all sap applications. SAP HANA Cloud provide us scalability and flexibility which help us to save money on infrastructure and maintenance. It's in-memory database structure is really awesome which helped us faster data processing and parallel queries execution.It also provide us higher availability and zero downtime.
  • Flexibility and scalability
  • Higher availability
  • It enables you faster data processing and provides decent complex analytics tools
  • Costing is little bit higher
  • Integration of third party application is not so easy
  • Implementation may take longer time
As per my opinion, it is suitable for both medium and large organizations because it provides you flexibility and scalability. So you don't have to worry about initial infrastructure cost. Even it fulfills your future infrastructure requirements. For smaller organizations it is expensive solution but they can go for it.
February 13, 2024

Review SAP HANA Cloud

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
SAP HANA Cloud platform enables you to access the data stored in HANA database in real time and to bind the application hosted on cloud or on-premise. SAP HANA Cloud provides better efficiency, governance and compliance, low cost of ownership and faster ROI. SAP HANA Cloud in-memory column-based database improves the flexibility, memory, performance, and data visualizations in real time.
  • Easy monitoring of system status, services and performance
  • Easy error diagnosis, using diagnostic tools
  • Parallel processing, performance optimization and integration
  • Manage database workload
  • SAP HANA Cloud is only compatible to limited certified hardware
  • Highly cost
  • To adopt new tech like AI if possible
SAP HANA Cloud is a high-performance hybrid (row and column) in-memory database. Although SAP HANA Cloud can be used as a database for almost any application, the vast majority of installations are being used as accelerators or the primary databases for SAP applications. These installations, in the most part, are upgrades from previous instances of the SAP product, not greenfield sites.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use it for product management and for various processes. In our department, we primarily use it for manufacturing and expiration data for product orders and stock maintenance. we use it to generate process orders and also for the release of batches. For the packing department, we use it for the price of product updation.
  • Matrix to determine product cost.
  • Overall management of stock of various materials.
  • It managed various processes like manufacturing, expiration date, and price management.
  • Easy modification for any changes.
  • Creation of new SAP T codes.
  • Annual product review preparation related functions.
It is well organized. One can use it for the company's portfolio management. Various tasks can be done for managerial purposes. One can track the material from start to end product: for example, raw material, packing material & consumable material to formulated bulk and formulated drug product. This can help to manage spending as well as finding costing of the product.
Dipak Malode | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As we are working in different financial sectors like investment banking, insurance, and many more, the SAP HANA cloud is used for real-time data storage and analysis of the data. This is helping us handle large volumes of data easily and allows us to transition from batch to real-time bringing agility onboard. We have migrated our legacy to real-time and used the same for CCM, which helped us to use real-time data for triggering customer communications as well as saved us a huge amount.
  • Real-time data storage
  • Handling multiple types of data
  • Brings agility on board
  • Make it cost-effective
  • Migration is quite difficult
  • Improve the documentation as there is a learning curve when switching from other tools
Best suitable for tech financial organizations like us. When it comes to affordability, this product is on the higher side.

If you have a problem statement where you need to use real-time data for analysis and some other operations where you have real-time data coming in, this will definitely help to improve your decision-making capabilities which eventually convert into efficiency.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Our use case list on SAP HANA is vast, including our asset maintenance and infrastructure, predominantly on customer management and internal team planning.
  • Customer Relationship.
  • Asset Maintenance.
  • Team Planning.
  • Infrastructure
  • Budgeting
  • IT Operations.
CRM has been top and well suited situation for our team. We are able to maintain good relationships with customer, track them well and enable continuous rapport.
January 03, 2024

SAP HANA Cloud the best

Satarupa Panda | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Mobile banking and digital transformation, a banks mobile app allows users to transfer funds instantly between accounts,pay bills and send money to other account users swiftly and securely.perform instant transfer through mobile devices.Regulatory compliance and transaction tracking and notifications instantly and alerted users to any issues that may require attention
  • Unified data platform
  • Scalabilty and performance
  • Security and compliance
  • Cost efficient
  • Real time data access
  • Ui can be improved
  • Performance optimization
  • Further enhancements in machine learning capabilities
Mobile banking ,customer service and support ,fraud detection and prevention,Account management are the areas where SAP HANA Cloud is very handy and useful but for leagcy system integration , preference for on-premise solutions , maintence projects and frequent changes in data model are the where SAP HANA Cloud will not be very useful. Although SAP HANA Cloud is a very robust and versatile platform
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are using SAP HANA Cloud since last 4 years as a ERP. From accounting to inventory, it is taking care of every aspect of our business. It is playing very important role in management decisions like future planning and expansion also. It has enabled us faster data processing, advanced analytics tool and higher availability.
  • Faster data processing
  • Best analysis features
  • Secure and reliable
  • Higher availability
  • Pricing
  • Compatibility with third party application
  • More detailed documentation is required for some features
It is well suited for medium or large size organization. For growing organization it is must have tool. Early implementation of SAP HANA Cloud will be beneficial for them. For faster data processing, advanced analytics tool, higher availability you must go for SAP HANA Cloud. For small organizations it is not suitable as it will be costlier solution for them.
November 24, 2023

SAP HANA CLOUD Review.

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
As a SAP consultant, I enable business to unlock the potential of their data and obtain useful insights by leveraging SAP HANA CLOUD. I contribute to the creation of intelligent applications that make use of context-awareness, generative AI, and secure data connections by utilizing its multi-model capabilities. this makes it possible for companies their strategic goals, spur innovation, and optimize processes. I can handle any workload, from transactional processing to real-time analytics, thanks to SAP HANA CLOUD's infinite database, which guarantees that business can confidently make well-informed decisions. Also, my offerings as a consultant covers a broad spectrum of business issues. I can assist companies in raising sales, cutting expenses, and enhancing productivity. I can also assist companies in increasing client loyalty and satisfaction. My use case is wide-ranging and applicable to numerous companies and sectors. I can be used to create brand new goods or services, enhance already existing ones or provide solutions for particular business issues.
  • Real-time reporting and analytics on data: because of its in-memory architecture, it is perfect for businesses that need to make quick decisions based on current information.
  • Managing workload with complex data: it can handle a vast range of data types, including relational, documental, geospatial, graph, vector, and time series data.
  • Developing and deploying intelligent data applications: it provides various tools for such applications and can be used for machine learning and artificial intelligence to automate tasks, gain insights from data, and make predictions.
  • This should be made more user-friendly by, for instance, employing more visual elements, streamlining the menu structure, and offering more context-sensitive help.
  • Businesses could more effectively match the platform to their specific processes and needs if they could customize the dashboards, reports, and workflows.
  • Improving integration capabilities would allow businesses to seamlessly connect SAP HANA CLOUD with their existing IT Landscape.
SAP HANA Cloud works effectively with SMBs or small to medium-sized enterprises and requires an affordable, scalable ERP system. Companies that must implement SAP S/4 HANA as soon as possible. Companies looking to take advantage of the newest innovation from SAP are looking to cut expenses on their IT infrastructure. SAP HANA CLOUD is not suitable for 1. Large companies with intricate operational procedures. 2. Companies with stringent policies regarding data residency. 3. Businesses with a sizable SAP landscape on premises 4. Companies must closely integrate SAP HANA CLOUD with non-SAP systems.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
SAP HANA Cloud helps us simplify our daily operations; no need to think about maintaining the infrastructure and application.
  • Fast
  • Simple
  • Reliable
  • Faster response to RISE Service Requests
  • Local integration
  • Better prices
SAP HANA Cloud is still expensive
November 16, 2023

SAP HANA Cloud Review

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are using SAP HANA Cloud internally but also as a technology stack for our SAP add-ons for customers who use our solutions.
SAP HANA Cloud is appropriate to converge from a multi-ERP environment into a single standard ERP. It is especially suitable for large multinational organizations.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use the SAP HANA Cloud database as persistence layer and cache of data from back end application, which allows us to expose applications and analytics.
  • Tight integration with Cloud Application Programming Language
  • User administration for operators with minimal experience in traditional database access management
Easy to start, well integrated into BTP ecosystem.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have moved all our SAP portfolio to Cloud in one go. We had some initial hiccups but nothing serious. We have chosen private cloud due to compliance and data security in our industry.
  • Same user experience for laptop or any other mobile device.
  • Approval from executives have become very easy. They can also view details.
  • Fiori apps are helping productivity and user acceptability
  • Too many licenses to handle
  • Cash management and Treasury products need different licence
  • More clarity on Margin analysis
  • Transfer pricing solution could further improve
It fits with our Cloud first strategy. If company wants to avail the latest developments and functions, then SAP HANA Cloud is the best option.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I keep real-time track of my inventory level using SAP HANA Cloud , this enables me to spot possible stock outs and address them before they affect my clients. SAP HANA Cloud is what I use to analyze customer data, this aids in the identification of my most lucrative clientele and the creation of focused marketing initiatives. It address various Business problems are like It offers real-time analytics on live data, helps to improve reporting's speed and accuracy, this can facilitate quicker and better decision making. By combining data from several sources into a single view, SAP HANA Cloud can assist in dismantling data silos. It benefits from increased visibility and operational insights as result of this.
  • It has capacity to instantly process and evaluate vast volumes of data, for applications like supply chain management( SCM), customer relationship management ( CRM) and fraud detection this make it perfect.
  • Big data sources, cloud-based system , and on-premises systems all have their data seamlessly integrated by SAP HANA Cloud, this makes it simple to view all of our data in one place no matter where it is kept.
  • A platform for creating and implementing new applications is offered by SAP HANA Cloud, application of all kind , from straightforward business process management ( BPM) aps to intricate machine learning ( ML) apps, can be developed on this user-friendly platform.
  • Depending on the degree of features and support that businesses require, SAP may provide tier of pricing , for companies that do not require all the features and support that SAP HANA Cloud provides, this would make it more reasonably priced.
  • They should produce training materials and documentation that are easier to understand , additionally they should provide more practical training to SAP HANA Cloud customers.
  • There should be improvement to the software and hardware infrastures supporting SAP HANA Cloud, in order to optimize developer's application for SAP HANA Cloud, there should be collaboration with others also.
Applications involving fraud detection benefits greatly from SAP HANA cloud's real-time processing and analysis of massive volumes of data. SAP HANA Cloud can be utilized, like to track credit card transactions for unusual activity or to identify false insurance claims. It is used to combine information from various sources, including sales, product and customer data, to produce a cohesive picture of each individual customer, using this data, customized marketing campaigns that are more likely to connect with each individual customer can created.
October 27, 2023

SAP HANA Cloud Review.

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
The majority of the business problems will be on performance issues of that particular application; as a basic consultant, I will validate the performance and take action according to that, like is there any way to tweak the code or need to improve the server capacity, something like that.
  • In memory database support both row and column store.
  • Performance
  • Database availability.
  • SAP HA cluster environment has room for improvement.
  • HANA startup for large systems.
Definitely, I will recommend moving away from other DB to SAP HANA Cloud for sure to get the world-class application experience.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I admired the multitasking (parallel processing) feature and the option to customize the working environment for different countries' regulations. In my experience the best ERP software, I have seen. It has a good UI and easily accessible options. Also, I would like to say little bit more costly than other ERP software, it's functions and other features are worth every single penny we spent.
  • Realtime data replication
  • Column and Row data input & processing
  • Multitasking
  • Very limited hardware comparability
  • Initial booting time is quite longer
  • Bit improvement need in the UX part
SAP HANA Cloud is best for Tax billing and advanced invoice generation and also, many features which is related to the report generation are available with in a window. I would like to recommend SAP HANA Cloud for Accounting and compliance activities. Whereas except the bit costlier fact it is all good at it's functionality. UX user experience is not user friendly.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We were working for a client whose revenue was more than 100 Billion USD and we go opportunity to work on SAP HANA Cloud. We were able to transfer or process data faster as a result we were viewing good results back .<br>As we we are dealing with large volumes of data . After adopting SAP HANA we are able to deliver the response in record faster time.When testing SAP HANA application we are able tomock with large data . This way in real time we are encountering less errors or exception. Because we have identified them in early stage. <br>We are able to encourage our existing clients/customers to integrate their existing applications and manage their databases .
  • stores large data
  • Speed ups processing
  • Capable of handling high transactions
  • supports Analytics
  • Cost can be decreased
  • Compatibility can be increased
If you feel your business is going to have transactions in large amount. This is more suitable for handling big data in the right way.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We used SAP Hana Cloud to help consolidate many data sources and perform ETL processes. In addition, we used it as a repository for customer transaction data that we then used to determine SKUs that needed more attention in terms of restocking and replenishment.
  • "Learns" as you go; more intelligent decision-making
  • Is able to automatically infer data structure and data types
  • Makes quick decisions easier due to logic-based processing
  • Steep learning curve to learn the platform
  • Not the best solution for all data (ie. some transaction data could not be processed)
  • Uses a lot of memory for tasks that do not seem to necessitate it
SAP Hana Cloud performs extremely well when you have an unstructured dataset that needs additional processing/cleaning prior to database loading. It is able to make sense of different data sources and combine them seamlessly.
Rica Camus | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have SAP HANA PCE and we use it to transform data on the fly either from sources most from SAP that we replicate into HANA through SLT. We then expose the semantic layers into BW layer through reporting and or output to other downstream systems. The main business problem addressed is the ease to propagate additional fields and the lesser need to drop and reload as calculated data is not staged.
  • Ease of field propagation
  • The use of input parameters that can be pushed down to source tables
  • The use of fields and not infobjects in the data structure
  • Tools to analyse performance of the calculated views at field level
  • Tools in showing the memory consumption at a HANA view point of view and not database level like in the planviz
  • Search tool to find fields or key words in filters, calculated columns, etc.
HANA is well suited for real time calculation and not so complex logics and joins. It is not suited for data that has dependency on time based masterdata or showing data at different points in time, because this data needs to be staged to provide comparison.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are using SAP HANA Cloud in our organisation to run SAP processes. Its rich features allows us to process data easily and efficiently. Its a very robust cloud system and very dependable.
  • Data processing
  • user experience
  • ease of usage
  • greater usability
  • Network issues
  • Functionalities
  • difficult to master
Its data processing speed is unmatchable which makes sense as its an in memory database. Based on my experience if someone wants faster data and transaction speed then SAP HANA Cloud is the answer to that.
July 18, 2023

SAP HANA ADVANTAGES

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
It helps you analyze more efficiently and quickly: text and search, predictive analytics, data series, streaming, and graph data processing.Enhance business applications with customized search capabilities across all enterprise data sources and solutions. In our organization it has enabled process automation and business decision making on both current and historical data.
  • processing speed
  • Data virtualization
  • faster technical assistance
  • high cost
The technical innovations inherent in the platform enable integrated functions of advanced analysis. But they are tools that unleash their maximum potential only when the entire organization has embarked on a digital transformation journey. It is therefore necessary to involve human resources and study existing processes with the aim of highlighting pockets of inefficiency, margins for improvement and new opportunities
Rupesh Upadhyay | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Routine planning made easy with proper update. Also integration with third party software is successful to synchronize the data and auto uploading of batch detail. Inter company all data availability and limited access is useful feature. My scope is to identify the daily planning based on the updated results of testing is very useful.
  • Third party data integration
  • Synchronization of data from other module
  • Live tracking of PR and PO
  • Password reset limitation
  • Unavailability of some features.
  • Offline data availability
It is global available software hence many user are well aware for the sap hana. User no require more training he can direct use after joining. Also new user can get familiar as limited modules are available based on the scope. Scope wise feature availability is beneficial. Data integrity and data log detail is well defined.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We are using SAP HANA CLOUD to run SAP applications. As we are fastest growing company we were in search for perfect solution to meet our future business requirements. As it offers flexibility and scalability SAP HANA CLOUD is perfect solution for us. It also helped us to improve productivity.
It's in-memory database architecture enabled us faster and parallel data processing.
  • Faster data processing
  • Disaster management
  • Parallel processing
  • Pricing
  • Need more detailed documentation on some of features
  • Integration with third party softwares
You can go for SAP HANA CLOUD if you are willing to meet your future business requirements. There is no restriction or compulsion on the same. You need sufficient capital for the same.
As it offers you flexibility and scalability, you can easily find best suitable solution for your business.
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