Modern businesses want speed, agility, and smarter ways to run operations without increasing complexity. But getting there often feels overwhelming, especially for organizations carrying years of technical debt, custom code, and outdated systems.
That’s where RISE with SAP steps in. It isn’t just another upgrade plan. It’s a complete transformation bundle that helps companies modernize at their own pace, using a clear roadmap and predictable outcomes.
For organizations planning their move to SAP S/4HANA, RISE is becoming one of the strongest pathways, especially when paired with the right SAP S/4 HANA Migration Services.
Let’s break down what makes RISE so valuable and why so many businesses see it as a smarter, faster route to the future.
What Is RISE with SAP?
RISE with SAP is a business transformation-as-a-service offering, essentially a single package that includes everything a company needs to move to the cloud and reshape its processes.
Instead of pulling together dozens of vendors, tools, licenses, and support teams, RISE gives you a unified deal that covers:
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud
- Business process intelligence and benchmarking
- Technical migration tools
- Cloud infrastructure (hyperscaler of your choice)
- Ongoing operations, monitoring, and support
- Access to the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
Think of it as a bundled accelerator: it simplifies decisions, reduces risk, and brings every element of transformation into one contract and one responsibility, SAP’s.
Key Benefits of RISE with SAP
Here’s where the real value shows up:
1. A cleaner and faster move to the cloud
RISE helps companies modernize without taking on unnecessary complexity. Instead of building and managing the migration on their own, the framework provides tools, services, and automation that make the entire process smoother and more efficient.
This includes system conversion, technical checks, configuration guidance, and readiness assessments.
2. Predictability in cost and operations
One of the biggest barriers to modernization is the fear of unpredictable costs.
RISE solves this by giving businesses subscription-based pricing, a single contract, and clear ownership of SLAs. No hidden fees. No scattered billing. No dealing with multiple vendors.
3. Business process transformation, not just technical migration
This is a key differentiator. RISE isn’t only about moving your system.
It helps you redesign how your business runs, using real-time insights and comparisons with industry benchmarks. You’re not just moving old processes to a new system, you’re improving them with data-backed recommendations.
4. Reduced risk during the transformation journey
With built-in automation, guided tools, and SAP-led governance, organizations face fewer disruptions and less uncertainty. RISE offers a structured approach that minimizes downtime and ensures a stable transition.
5. Faster access to innovation
Because RISE is closely tied to the cloud version of SAP S/4HANA, businesses receive continuous enhancements, new features, and regular updates without heavy lift from internal teams.
Innovation becomes automatic, not an additional project.
Business Process Transformation Capabilities
One of the strongest pillars of RISE is its business process intelligence (BPI) layer. This is where companies often experience the most significant shift.
BPI tools allow organizations to:
- Map their current processes
- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks
- Compare performance with industry standards
- Use AI-driven recommendations to improve workflows
- Simulate enhancements before implementing them
The goal is simple: make your processes leaner, faster, and more cost-effective.
Instead of guessing what needs improvement, businesses can rely on actual data. This drives higher ROI during transformation because improvements focus on the areas that matter most.
RISE essentially changes the mindset from “How do we migrate?” to “How do we truly transform?”
Innovation with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
Every RISE customer gets access to BTP, and this is where the future starts to take shape.
BTP lets you build, integrate, automate, and enhance SAP systems without touching the core. That means:
- Custom apps without system risk
- Scalable extensions
- Smooth integrations across cloud + on-prem
- Event-driven automation
- AI and analytics capabilities
- Centralized governance and security
This flexibility is critical for companies that want innovation but don’t want their SAP system overloaded with custom code.
In many ways, BTP is the heart of RISE. It’s what gives businesses the freedom to extend their landscape while keeping their systems clean and upgrade-friendly.
Conclusion
RISE with SAP is more than a cloud migration offering. It’s a structured, guided, and business-first path to becoming a modern digital enterprise.
Companies don’t just receive tools; they receive a complete transformation engine that improves processes, increases agility, and accelerates innovation.
For organizations planning a migration to S/4 HANA, RISE provides a clear and reliable route forward. RISE gives businesses a smarter way to move today and a stronger foundation to grow tomorrow.
