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New version of SAP ERP software S/4HANA meets customer needs and business requirements in equal measure

(Göttingen, 27.01.2021) The Göttingen-based IT services company Sycor sees a lot of potential for medium-sized companies in the new ERP solution announced today by SAP. Because: The "S/4HANA Cloud, private edition" announced with "RISE with SAP" not only offers an easier entry into the cloud-based S/4HANA world, but also a solution tailored to medium-sized businesses for the transformation of existing SAP environments.

SAP today (Wednesday) announced, among other things, a new version of its S/4HANA ERP software that makes a move to a cloud environment very attractive. Via the new solution, customer systems previously running on premise can be converted to subscription-based cloud billing without losing the benefits of the functional solution.

Thomas Ahlers, CEO at Sycor sees many advantages in the new functions: ""S/4HANA Cloud, private edition" is a great offer, especially for midmarket customers. In discussions with customers, we have often found a desire to make the move to S/4HANA while retaining existing processes with specific competitive advantages and at the same time switching to a modern cloud environment. We see enormous potential in now being able to map two steps in one project with this solution. This will then enable them to participate more quickly in the innovations of S/4HANA with regard to the digitization of business processes."

The new solution will complement existing SAP offerings and closes the gap between on premise or private cloud offerings and the highly standardized S/4HANA Cloud in the Essentials and Extended versions. It also adds new digitization and networking capabilities with the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP).

"Sycor is already familiar with the new solution and is currently offering it in a specific customer scenario. It is important to advise customers before a project regarding the possibilities of the individual S/4HANA alternatives and to make the decision depending on various influencing factors," says Manfred Großmann, Department Manager SAP Consulting & Project Excellence at Sycor. ""S/4HANA Cloud, private edition" is very interesting for both existing and new customers. In addition to the cloud pricing model, the upgrade model and operation via SAP are particularly interesting, as a separate cloud subscription to a hyperscaler is no longer required."

Through this route, customers can reduce the complexity in their ERP solution as the operation is with a single supplier, while consulting projects and application support can continue to be sourced from a mid-market oriented consultancy that may already know the business processes. Proven partner add-ons can also continue to be used, and existing processes do not have to be adapted.

Sycor believes that the new solution takes into account customer needs and business requirements in equal measure and is convinced that it will make an important contribution to digitization in small and medium-sized enterprises and accelerate the path to the intelligent enterprise.

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About Sycor:

The Sycor Group supports its customers by serving as their partner for the digital transformation. In doing so, the company’s innovative IT services and bespoke IT solutions cover all corporate divisions along the entire value chain. Sycor’s customers benefit from professional strategy, management, and process consulting services, outstanding industry expertise, and proven technological savvy.

With headquarters in Göttingen and further locations in Germany, Austria, America, and Asia, the company has an international footprint.

Its team of over 600 employees seamlessly integrates individual solutions into existing IT systems and sets up entirely new infrastructure and application landscapes. Sycor implements and operates cloud, on-premise, and hybrid solutions as needed.

Its own solutions, vertical add-ons, and all services in the area of SAP ERP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 are just as much a part of the selection as quality-assured solutions and services for IT outsourcing, communication & collaboration or customer relationship management (CRM). The broad know-how also includes software asset management, license procurement optimization, security and networks. In the area of business apps, Sycor supports its customers in all phases of the application management lifecycle and can also take over the complete lifecycle. In addition, Sycor ensures the acceptance of new IT solutions and the productive handling of employees in new systems with individual change and training concepts. Sycor customers include well-known companies from the pharmaceutical, medical technology and manufacturing industries.

Sycor GmbH maintains a quality management system certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001. ISO 27001 certification of the technology division is proof of a robust information security management system.

Sycor is a Gold Partner and Partner Center of Expertise of SAP Deutschland SE. As a Microsoft partner, the company is a Cloud Solution Provider and Strategic Development Partner for the areas of leasing, trading, servicing, and maintaining mobile goods and fleet management. Various Gold and Silver competencies are proof of Sycor’s broad expertise in the Microsoft environment.

Sycor generated sales of EUR 86.1 million in 2019.

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