SAP SE, a leading enterprise software developer, is set to launch multiple SAP cloud solutions from a local India-based data center, anticipated by mid-2024. With evolving regulatory requirements for data processing and storage, Indian businesses seek SAP’s new presence to establish trust, resilience, and risk mitigation. This move expands the existing portfolio of cloud solutions in India, offering SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, and SAP Business Technology Platform within the sovereign borders of India, addressing critical business needs.
Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics & Information Technology, mentioned, “Led by Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Digital India, India has evolved into a vibrant digital economy. I am happy to learn that SAP is further expanding its current portfolio of software solutions to be hosted on India-based data centers.”
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To guarantee the in-country residency of vital business and personal data, SAP will establish a partnership and collaboration with cloud service providers approved by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. SAP recognizes India’s burgeoning importance in the global cloud market, with the nation hosting its largest R&D base outside Germany, boasting a workforce of 15,000 employees. This strategic collaboration reaffirms SAP’s commitment to India as a pivotal market, supporting data security and fostering continued growth in cloud services.
Thomas Saueressig, a Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE responsible for SAP Product Engineering, emphasized India’s pivotal role in SAP’s cloud strategy and global economic landscape. Thomas added that India is poised to become the third-largest economy globally, with SAP already influencing 60 percent of the country’s GDP. By hosting cloud solutions within an India-based data center, SAP aims to further empower Indian organizations in their transformation, innovation, and growth journey within the cloud.
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President & Managing Director of SAP Indian Subcontinent, Kulmeet Bawa, commented, “SAP has been working with customers, partners, and the Indian government for years to support the vision of a self-reliant, Digital India.” He also said, “India is a strategic market for SAP, and as Indian organizations continue their Cloud transformation journeys, this development will provide a vital infrastructure foundation for businesses of all sizes enabling them to develop new customer experiences, utilize more cutting-edge technologies, and scale innovation using a wide range of SAP’s cloud offerings.”
Sindhu Gangadharan, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of SAP Labs India, and Head of SAP User Enablement articulates that this marks a momentous occasion for SAP in India. The establishment of an India-based data center underscores SAP’s unwavering dedication to equipping businesses with cutting-edge technology. SAP firmly believes in the pivotal role of data in the digital age, and this center not only drives future innovations but also lays the groundwork for transformative growth and development in the digital realm for SAP’s clientele. It reinforces cherished partnerships, propelling advancements across various industries through SAP’s diverse cloud solutions. Together, SAP and its partners embark on an endless journey of opportunities, shaping India’s dynamic business landscape in the digital era.
This announcement is a significant milestone in SAP’s global cloud strategy. The company’s unwavering commitment to the cloud has led to it becoming the top revenue stream in 2022. SAP’s focus on a cloud-centric strategy, coupled with its comprehensive business portfolio, positions it to effectively tackle customers’ most critical challenges. This ranges from fostering innovation in the cloud to enhancing supply chain resilience, developing a future-ready workforce, and integrating sustainability as a fundamental element of business operations. SAP’s dedication to empowering organizations in their journey towards digital transformation and sustainable growth remains at the forefront of its mission.
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