SAP Builds on India Commitment with Cloud Offerings Available on an India-based Data Center
SAP SE announced that multiple SAP cloud solutions are expected
to become available on a local India-based data center from mid-2024.
In light of the regulatory requirements for data processing and storage
affecting different segments of SAP customers, Indian businesses are looking to
SAP’s new presence on an India-based data center to help to foster and ensure
an environment of trust, resilience and risk mitigation for their
mission-critical business applications.
Expanding the current portfolio of cloud solutions
available in India, including SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Business Technology
Platform, SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Ariba will be hosted and offered to
customers from within the sovereign borders of India.
“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.” said Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble
Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics & Information Technology.
“India is set to become the third largest economy
in the world and plays a critical role in supporting SAP’s cloud strategy and
momentum. SAP already touches 60 per cent of India’s GDP and, by hosting our
cloud solutions on an India-based data center, we will be even more uniquely
positioned to help organisations across the country to transform their
operations, and continue to innovate and grow in the cloud,” said Thomas
Saueressig, Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE for SAP Product
Engineering.
For its local India-based data centre, SAP will
partner and collaborate with cloud service providers empanelled by the Ministry
of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India to ensure
in-country residency of business-critical and personal data.
India is already one of the fastest growing cloud
markets for SAP, as well as being home to SAP’s largest R&D base outside
Germany, with 15,000 employees.
“SAP has been working with customers, partners, and
the Indian government for years to support the vision of a self-reliant,
Digital India,” said Kulmeet Bawa, President & Managing Director, SAP
Indian Subcontinent. “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.”
“This is a historic moment for us at SAP in India.
The India-based data center is a testament to SAP’s commitment to empowering
businesses with cutting-edge technology. We believe that data is the bedrock of
the digital age, and this center will not only power the future but also serve
as the foundation for innovation, fostering growth and transformation in the
digital landscape for our customers. It will strengthen our valued
partnerships, catalyzing progress across industries through a wide range of
SAP’s cloud offerings. Together, we embark on a journey of endless
possibilities, shaping the digital future for India’s burgeoning business
landscape,” said Sindhu Gangadharan, SVP & MD, SAP Labs India and Head, SAP
User Enablement.
The announcement builds on SAP’s strong cloud
momentum globally, with cloud becoming the company’s top revenue stream in
2022. SAP’s cloud-centric strategy and best-in-suite business portfolio help
customers address their most pressing challenges – from cloud-based innovation
to bolstering supply chain resilience, building a future-ready workforce and
building sustainability into the core of business.
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