SAP on Microsoft Azure

EPAM’s SAP on Microsoft Azure implementation is designed for CIOs, SAP program leaders, and enterprise architects who need to modernize SAP landscapes, reduce operational risk, and accelerate digital transformation. This offering addresses key challenges such as legacy SAP ECC complexity, high infrastructure costs, limited scalability, and the need for secure, cloud-native integration.

The engagement supports end-to-end transformation scenarios, including SAP S/4HANA migration, greenfield or brownfield implementations, and RISE with SAP Azure integration. It enables seamless alignment with SAP Clean Core principles while integrating Microsoft Azure-native services for identity, security, analytics, and automation.

What You Will Receive

• SAP Landscape Migration: Migration of SAP ECC and legacy environments to Microsoft Azure with dependency mapping, AI-assisted assessment, and execution planning.
• SAP S/4HANA Implementation: Deployment of SAP S/4HANA using SAP-validated Azure architectures optimized for scalability, resilience, and performance.
• RISE with SAP Integration: Secure integration between SAP-managed RISE environments and customer-managed Azure services, including networking, identity, and data flows.
• Enterprise Integration Enablement: Integration with Microsoft services such as Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Fabric, and Power Platform to enable analytics, automation, and AI-driven insights.
• Security & Compliance Architecture: Implementation of enterprise-grade security using Zero Trust principles, monitoring, and governance aligned with Azure best practices.

Typical Implementation Approach

Phase 1 — Assess & Align

• Evaluate current SAP landscape (ECC, S/4HANA, RISE scenarios) and infrastructure dependencies.
• Define target SAP on Azure architecture, migration strategy, and operating model.
• Deliverables: assessment report, TCO analysis, migration roadmap, and architecture blueprint.

Phase 2 — Design & Architect

• Design SAP on Azure or RISE integration architecture covering networking, identity, security, and data.
• Define integration patterns with Azure-native services and enterprise systems.
• Deliverables: high-level and low-level architecture diagrams, security model, and integration design artifacts.

Phase 3 — Migrate & Integrate

• Execute SAP migration or S/4HANA conversion, including data migration and system validation.
• Implement integrations with Microsoft services such as Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Deliverables: migrated SAP systems, configured Azure environment, integration pipelines, and validation reports.

Phase 4 — Optimize & Support

• Optimize performance, cost, and security across SAP workloads on Azure.
• Enable monitoring, observability, and continuous improvement processes.
• Deliverables: operational runbooks, monitoring dashboards, governance policies, and knowledge transfer sessions.

Expected Outcomes

• Up to 40% faster time-to-value through accelerated SAP transformation on Azure.
• Reduced integration risk with clearly defined responsibilities across SAP and Azure environments.
• Enhanced security and resilience using Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Sentinel.
• A scalable, cloud-native SAP on Azure foundation aligned with SAP Clean Core and Azure best practices.