Item: SAP HANA Cloud
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with SAP HANA Cloud

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use SAP HANA Cloud as a hybrid data foundation to federate data between our on-premise SAP S/4HANA systems

Pros and Cons

Pros

Virtualizes data from multiple sources without requiring physical replication costs.
Delivers sub-second query responses on massive datasets using in-memory computing
Processes spatial, graph, and relational data natively in one engine.

Cons

Licensing models are complex and result in high operational costs.
Steep learning curve
Migration of legacy code

Return on Investment

Enabled instant real-time data analysis.
Reduced legacy system maintenance costs.
High licensing fees strained budget

For power users and SAP specialists. The SQL interface, native integration with SAP tools (like BTP and Analytics Cloud), and advanced graphical data modeling tools are top-tier for experienced professionals.

Alternatives Considered

Evaluated for its separation of compute and storage and lower entry cost, but it lacked the native understanding of complex SAP ERP semantics (ABAP logic) without extensive data reconstruction

Key Insights

Do you think SAP HANA Cloud delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with SAP HANA Cloud's feature set?

Yes

Did SAP HANA Cloud live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of SAP HANA Cloud go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy SAP HANA Cloud again?

Yes

Other Software Used

SAP Analytics Cloud, Microsoft Power BI

Likelihood to Recommend

Real-Time Analytics: Ideal for complex calculations on massive live datasets, such as instant supply chain rerouting or personalized retail recommendations.
Data Federation: Perfect for creating a "single source of truth" by virtually querying data across SAP and non-SAP systems without physical replication.

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