SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is a market-leading cloud ERP solution designed to deliver ready-to-run, best practice processes tailored to your industry. Powered by the lates technology innovations, it features built-in AI capabilities such as the AI Copilot Joule, process automation, machine learning, and predictive analytics.

As a pure SaaS solution, it offers significant benefits that contributes to a reduced total cost of ownership (TCO). Securely hosted and managed in the cloud, it ensures compliance, scalability, and continuous innovation through two annual release upgrades.

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SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition was first released in 2017. Since then, the solution has evolved into a comprehensive ERP system, rich on standard functionality built to support a wide range of industries.

The solution is comprised of best practice processes that covers the entire value chain - from Master Data Maintenance, Sales and Service Operations, Demand and Supply Planning, Procurement and Manufacturing to Asset Management and Supply Chain Management.

All processes are seamlessly integrated with Financial Accounting, enabling streamlined operations and real-time insights across the business.

In addition to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) is included as part of the delivery.

SAP BTP is the foundation for application development, integration, data and analytics, automation and AI. It’s also the platform where SAP delivers solutions beyond core ERP, such as SAP Ariba Central Invoice Management (CIM), SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), SAP Business Data Cloud, and sustainability solutions, like SAP Green Ledger, SAP Sustainability Tower and SAP Sustainability Footprint Management.

On SAP BTP, you securely build and run custom solutions and applications using both low-code and pro-code tools, without disrupting the ERP solution. For seamless integrations, SAP Integration Suite enable you to connect SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition with other SAP systems and non-SAP systems, creating a unified and flexible digital landscape.

Our Value Proposition

Implement SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition in collaboration with Lighthouse!

With our deep knowledge and expertise, we ensure a smooth and successful implementation, accelerating your time-to-market.

Trusted Business Advisors

We are experienced business advisors within your industry sector, guiding you in defining the total system landscape and best practice processes according to your current and future requirements.

Cloud Solutions and Partner Extensions on SAP BTP

We have successfully developed cloud solutions and partner extensions on SAP BTP by using the latest cloud technology. We acknowledge that some customers still need additional custom solutions and applications in addition to SAP S/4HANA Public Edition, and to keep the core clean, the recommended approach is to deploy it on SAP BTP.

Focused on Technology

We are technology-focused, helping you maximize the full potential of your SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition investment. We are not only implementing SAP ERP but also activating the technology innovations like the AI Copilot Joule, process automation, machine learning, and predictive analytics.

Modern Integration for Hybrid Landscapes

We have expertise in modern integration, including the award-winning SAP Integration Suite. By uniting on-premises and cloud systems through event-based integrations and APIs, we enable real-time data flow and streamlined processes - so you can adopt to a constant changing business environment.

Proven Project Methodology

We use SAP Activate, an agile project methodology, to implement SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. This will result in a lower total cost of implementation (TCI). By leveraging Cloud Application Lifecycle Management (Cloud ALM), a dedicated application for implementation and monitoring SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, we gain full control and visibility throughout the project and after Go-Live. Additional best practice accelerators, such as training tutorials and test scripts, further reduce effort and time spent on training and documentation.

Building Partnerships for Tomorrow

We believe in building strong partnerships with our customers, working together to solve today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow. By collaborating closely, we ensure your core business systems stay ready to support evolving business needs.

Curious to learn more about SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and Lighthouse? Please contact Kristine Wethal at kristine@lighthouse.no.