As organizations evaluate SAP Cloud ERP, many assume that accessing full innovation and cloud operating model benefits requires moving workloads to hyperscaler public cloud data centers. In reality, SAP Cloud ERP can be deployed in existing customer data centers or colocation environments while maintaining the same software features and operating model as hyperscaler hosting options.

This session examines how SAP on-site and in-place hosting options are structured, how they compare to hyperscaler deployments, and how they can eliminate unnecessary migration and significant data center transition costs. Learn how these models support efficient data aggregation, secure AI inference for both SAP and non-SAP data, and access to SAP innovation, including Joule agentic AI. 

Attendees will:

• Understand the on-site and colocation hosting options available for SAP Cloud ERP.

• Examine what remains consistent across hosting models, including capabilities and operating approach.

• Evaluate risk, cost, infrastructure, and data residency considerations tied to staying on-site.

• Explore how innovation, including AI capabilities such as Joule, is supported in on-site environments.

• Gain guidance for determining whether on-site Cloud ERP aligns with enterprise architecture and long-term IT strategy.