SAP HANA Cloud

Score8.9 out of 10

1,057 Reviews and Ratings

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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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
Multiple datatypes
The database can store a variety of different datatypes.
Category average: 8.5

Flexible deployment
The database can be deployed in a variety of environments and operating systems.
Category average: 8.2
Disaster recovery
Data can be recovered in the event of a disaster.
Category average: 8.3
Database locking
Locking mechanisms prevent users from accessing data while it is being updated.
Category average: 7.8

#1 most frequent

Manufacturing

27.0%

1,896 installations of 7,021

“In our organization, All our components are installed on SAP HANA Cloud database and we have seen increased performance with this database.”
— IT Analyst, Caterpillar (5001-10,000 employees)

#2 most frequent

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

19.6%

1,376 installations of 7,021

“We create a SAC report on top of the data residing in Hana DB.”
— Product manager, McKinsey & Co. (1001-5000 employees)

#3 most frequent

Information

7.2%

507 installations of 7,021

“Gathers large data sets”
— Accounting Manager, Sonic (501-1000 employees)

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

Gopal Mishra

IT Executive in Information Technology at Origin Logistics Pvt. Ltd. (51-200 employees employees)

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

Prabhat Tiwari

IT Officer in Information Technology at Origin Logistics Private Limited (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

SAP HANA Cloud is being used in our organization to run various SAP applications. First of all it enables you high performance. Its in-memory processing enables you faster data processing and real-time analytics. This cloud database environment offers you advanced features such as built-in predictive libraries, machine learning, automated backups, and high availability. It also helps you lower infrastructure and maintenance cost.

Pros

It enables you high performance by offering in-memory data processing
It helps you reduce infrastructure and maintenance cost
It offers you advanced features like built-in predictive libraries, machine learning, automated backup, high availability, and enterprise level security.

Cons

Developers and database administrators may require additional training
migration process may be time consuming and costly

Return on Investment

It helped us reduce infrastructure and maintenance cost
It increased our workforce efficiency
It helped us integrate data from various SAP applications

Usability

Alternatives Considered

IBM Cloud Databases

Other Software Used

Cisco AnyConnect, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, SAP Cloud ERP

Jorge Zambrano Hernandez View profile

Administrador de SAP Basis in Information Technology at GLOBAL HITSS (1001-5000 employees employees)

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

Thomas Powalla

Process Expert Product Compliance in Information Technology at LANXESS (10,001+ employees employees)

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

Carl Nino

SAP Application Specialist in Information Technology at NTT Data (1001-5000 employees employees)

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

Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)

Microsoft SQL Server

IBM Planning Analytics

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What is SAP HANA Cloud?

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SAP HANA Cloud Key Features

Top Performing Features

ACID compliance

Database monitoring

Multiple datatypes

Areas for Improvement

Flexible deployment

Disaster recovery

Database locking

Most Frequent Users

Manufacturing

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Information

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