#1 most frequent
United States of America
32.4%2,251 installations of 6,955
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 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.
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Top Performing Features
ACID compliance
The database complies with ACID (atomicity, consistency, isolation, durability), ensuring transactions are processed reliably.
Category average: 8.7
Database monitoring
Teams can monitor database usage and performance metrics.
Category average: 8.8
Database locking
Locking mechanisms prevent users from accessing data while it is being updated.
Category average: 8.7
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Encryption
Data is encrypted in-motion and at rest, preventing unauthorized access and security breaches.
Category average: 8.7
Flexible deployment
The database can be deployed in a variety of environments and operating systems.
Category average: 8.3
Disaster recovery
Data can be recovered in the event of a disaster.
Category average: 8.5
Who Buys & Uses SAP HANA Cloud
#1 most frequent
Manufacturing
27.0%1,880 installations of 6,967
“In our organization, All our components are installed on SAP HANA Cloud database and we have seen increased performance with this database.”
#2 most frequent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
19.6%1,366 installations of 6,967
“We create a SAC report on top of the data residing in Hana DB.”
#3 most frequent
Information
7.2%505 installations of 6,967
“Gathers large data sets”
#2 most frequent
Germany
13.6%946 installations of 6,955
#3 most frequent
India
9.1%634 installations of 6,955
Pros
- High performance and speed due to in-memory computing
- Real-time data processing and analytics on live transactional data
- Robust data management for large datasets and single source of truth
Cons
- High and complex pricing, including integration and licensing costs
- Inconsistent and complex user interface, especially for new users
- Challenges with third-party application and legacy system integration
Powerful cloud database which offers you real-time insights scalability and seamless integration
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use it to run SAP applications as well as third-party applications. It helped us with speedier data processing, real-time analytics. It enabled us to manage diverse data types and provide us excellent disaster management.
Pros
- It enabled us to manage diverse data types
- it provide us speedier data processing, real-time analytics
- It provide us excellent disaster management
Cons
- Pricing
- Compatibility issue with third-party applications
Return on Investment
- Its speedier data processing helped us improve productivity
- Its real-time analytics helped us in faster decision making
- it enabled us to manage diverse data types
Usability
Alternatives Considered
IBM Cloud Databases
Other Software Used
Cisco AnyConnect, TeamViewer, SAP Cloud ERP
HANA the futre of databases
Pros
- Compress information.
- High performance.
- Speed in calculations.
Cons
- New ways to integrate SAP and non-SAP products.
- Interface access.
- User experience.
Return on Investment
- Easy lifecycle and less re-investment.
- Better times of response and agility.
- Big initial investment.
Alternatives Considered
Oracle Database
S4HANA Product Compliance on Public Cloud ERP
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Scope of small legal entities with low level of business. I'm working in the area of Product Compliance
Pros
- Integration of product compliance checks in logistic processes
- user interface clearly linked to authorizations
- good overview of open tasks for a regulatory key user (requests from logistics app)
Cons
- access to database tables / CDS view is hardly restricted
- API's missing in area of Product Compliance
- flexibility is limited in public cloud
- automatization of specific data maintenance topics in Dangerous Goods area
Return on Investment
- positive is the visibility of product compliance issues in logistics world
- positive is the overview of open tasks for a each user
- negative is the missing database access in specific areas
Usability
Alternatives Considered
SAP S/4HANA for product compliance
Other Software Used
SAP Cloud ERP Private
SAP HANA Cloud review
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use SAP HANA Cloud as we migrate from Oracle. We use it for accounting, finance, sales and procurement. Our business is scaling and the organization wanted to invest in an ERP that could consolidate our business processes. Eventually we intend on some more products including Ariba to make our business more efficient.
Pros
- Standardization
- Ability to troubleshoot issues easily with a vast database and many resources
- UX is generally better now with such improvements like Fiori.
Cons
- UI can vary differently across settings and versions so sometimes finding solutions can be confusing
- A lot of acronyms and new names for existing products can confuse end users
Return on Investment
- Our organization has invested a lot in SAP, I am unclear on the ROI goals.
Usability
Alternatives Considered
SAP Concur
Comprehensive Database-as-a-Service solution from SAP
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We run all our SAP applications on SAP HANA Cloud environment. Running SAP applications on SAP HANA Cloud environment offers you faster data processing, excellent scalability, higher availability, real-time analytics, exceptional disaster management in one place. It also lets you integrate various business functions and SAP applications into a single comprehensive system.
Pros
- Running SAP applications on SAP HANA Cloud environment enhances their performance significantly
- Integrating various business functions and applications helps you streamline operations, reduce manual data entry & human errors, and increase productivity.
- It offers excellent disaster management with automated backups, multi-zone replications, and quick service restoration.
Cons
- Limited customization and control compared to on-premise setup
- High cost
Return on Investment
- It enhanced SAP applications performance considerably
- By letting us integrate various business functions and applications it helped us streamline operations, reduce manual data entry & human errors, increase productivity
- It provide us excellent disaster management and higher availability
Usability
Alternatives Considered
IBM Cloud Databases
Other Software Used
Cisco AnyConnect, TeamViewer, SAP Cloud ERP
