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Vendor Selection and Procurement Process

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According to TrustRadius reviews, companies select SAP Integration Suite as a strategic, centralized middleware platform and as a direct successor to older SAP products like SAP PI/PO. Reviewers note its ability to handle a large volume of integrations, with some managing over 1,500 interfaces. For vendor selection, cost is a key consideration. One reviewer found the platform to be significantly less expensive than a competitor, while another cautioned that the license can be expensive if its extensive features are not fully utilized. The decision is also driven by technical capabilities, such as pre-packaged content, API management, and specific adapters not available in previous SAP versions.

Prompt Questions

  • what should a company look for when choosing an ipaas vendor?

  • what are the key commercial terms to scrutinize when evaluating integration platform implementation proposals?

  • how can a procurement team use peer review data to benchmark ipaas pricing and support quality against competitors?

  • what is the typical procurement and onboarding timeline for an ipaas solution in a large enterprise?

  • recommend tools and methodologies for a technical fit assessment of an integration platform against an existing enterprise architecture.

  • what integration platforms do peer reviewers and analysts recommend for large-scale digital transformation programs?

  • what are the best ipaas platforms for total value based on pricing transparency and post-sale support quality?

  • which ipaas vendors are most often recommended for enterprise digital transformation programs?

  • what is the process for purchasing an enterprise integration platform license and engaging a certified implementation partner?

  • what questions should procurement ask integration vendors about scalability commitments and future roadmap pricing?

Successor to SAP PI/PO

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A significant driver for selecting SAP Integration Suite is its role as the successor to SAP PI/PO. Reviewers state the…

A significant driver for selecting SAP Integration Suite is its role as the successor to SAP PI/PO. Reviewers state they are migrating hundreds or thousands of interfaces from existing PO environments to the new platform, choosing it for features like pre-packaged content and modern adapters.

As a successor of SAP PI/PO. mainly when there is pre-packaged content or use of adapters and features that are not available in SAP Pi/Po e.g. API Manager, AS4 protocol.
Verified user in Automotive (10,001+ employees)View Full review
We are currently migrating our existing PO integration enviroment to BTP SAP Integration Suite and will have approx 1500 interfaces going through the system
Verified user in Food Production (10,001+ employees)View Full review
Yes, we are planning to migrate all PO interface to SAP Integration suite in next Q2
Verified user in Dairy (501-1000 employees)View Full review

Cost and Licensing

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Reviewers offer different perspectives on cost. One user reports that SAP Integration Suite was 75% less expensive for…

Reviewers offer different perspectives on cost. One user reports that SAP Integration Suite was 75% less expensive for them than MuleSoft. Another reviewer cautions that the license can be expensive if a team does not utilize most of the features included in the suite.

Cost - 75% less for us compared to MuleSoft
Verified user in Apparel & Fashion (1001-5000 employees)View Full review
In my opinion the license could be expensive, when you or your team does not uses most of the features that SAP Integration Suite has.
Verified user in Logistics & Supply Chain (1001-5000 employees)View Full review

Centralized Middleware Platform

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Reviewers state that they use SAP Integration Suite as their single, strategic choice for all middleware requirements.…

Reviewers state that they use SAP Integration Suite as their single, strategic choice for all middleware requirements. It is used for both B2B and A2A integrations, connecting SAP systems like ECC/S4 with many other applications and handling hundreds of interfaces.

SAP Integration Suite is our choice of all middleware requirements.
Verified user in Consumer Goods (1001-5000 employees)View Full review
We use SAP Integration Suite for all our middleware requirements. B2B, A2A. We have around 500+ interfaces with SAP ECC/S4 and many other applications.
Verified user in Consumer Goods (1001-5000 employees)View Full review

API Management and Modern Integration

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The platform is selected for its technical capabilities in managing APIs and simplifying integration. Reviewers highlig…

The platform is selected for its technical capabilities in managing APIs and simplifying integration. Reviewers highlight features to centrally design, publish, secure, and monitor APIs, as well as a unified REST API layer for connecting with third-party SaaS applications.

Design, publish, secure, and monitor APIs centrally, enabling API monetization and governance. Value mapping between inbound and outbound messages. Unified REST API layer for simplified integration with third-party SaaS applications.
Engineer in Information Technology (large)View Full review

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