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ByBySiva VelagaSiva Velaga
Swapna VeldandaSwapna Veldanda
Clouding Computing Adoption in SAP Technologies
AgendaAgenda
Trends in Storage MarketTrends in Storage Market
What is Cloud ComputingWhat is Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing CharacteristicsCloud Computing Characteristics
Layers of Cloud ComputingLayers of Cloud Computing
PredictionsPredictions
Case studiesCase studies
Relatedness to SAPRelatedness to SAP
Trends in storage marketTrends in storage market There are a few prominent trends that are coming up today:There are a few prominent trends that are coming up today:
Virtualization: Virtualization: Both server and desktop virtualization are very hot today.Both server and desktop virtualization are very hot today.
Data center consolidation:Data center consolidation: It is very cheap for enterprises to build data It is very cheap for enterprises to build data
centers, especially small. However, the cost for transport of data between centers, especially small. However, the cost for transport of data between
data centers is very high. So companies are looking for data center data centers is very high. So companies are looking for data center
consolidation.consolidation.
Secure multi-tenancy in storage infrastructure: Secure multi-tenancy in storage infrastructure: This is going to be the This is going to be the
next big thing. Cloud provider will be able to put in 500 terabyte of storage next big thing. Cloud provider will be able to put in 500 terabyte of storage
and put many customers and those customers will be able to access only and put many customers and those customers will be able to access only
their floor with swipe cards.their floor with swipe cards.
Heterogeneous virtualization of storage:. Heterogeneous virtualization of storage:. That is already a huge hit That is already a huge hit
todaytoday
Going forward customers will demand the usage of a particular Going forward customers will demand the usage of a particular
infrastructure in data centers, unlike today.infrastructure in data centers, unlike today.
What is Cloud ComputingWhat is Cloud Computing
““Cloud Computing," to put it simply, means "Internet Cloud Computing," to put it simply, means "Internet
Computing." The Internet is commonly visualized as Computing." The Internet is commonly visualized as
clouds; hence the term “cloud computing” for clouds; hence the term “cloud computing” for
computation done through the Internet. With Cloud computation done through the Internet. With Cloud
Computing users can access database resources via Computing users can access database resources via
the Internet from anywhere, for as long as they need, the Internet from anywhere, for as long as they need,
without worrying about any maintenance or without worrying about any maintenance or
management of actual resources. Besides, databases management of actual resources. Besides, databases
in cloud are very dynamic and scalablein cloud are very dynamic and scalable
Examples: Examples: Google Apps, Salesforce.com, AmazonGoogle Apps, Salesforce.com, Amazon
Cloud Computing Definition from Cloud Computing Definition from Consumer perspectiveConsumer perspective
Trends
Cloud Computing allows On Demand Software Provisioning with Zero-Installation & Cloud Computing allows On Demand Software Provisioning with Zero-Installation & Automatic Configuration at low cost and immediate access in Scalable Data Centers.Automatic Configuration at low cost and immediate access in Scalable Data Centers.Cloud Computing allows On Demand Software Provisioning with Zero-Installation & Cloud Computing allows On Demand Software Provisioning with Zero-Installation & Automatic Configuration at low cost and immediate access in Scalable Data Centers.Automatic Configuration at low cost and immediate access in Scalable Data Centers.
Definition from Consumer PerspectiveDefinition from Consumer PerspectiveDefinition from Consumer PerspectiveDefinition from Consumer Perspective
Application Application ProvidersProviders
Application Application ProvidersProviders Platform ProvidersPlatform ProvidersPlatform ProvidersPlatform Providers Infrastructure ProvidersInfrastructure ProvidersInfrastructure ProvidersInfrastructure Providers Service ProvidersService ProvidersService ProvidersService Providers
400,000 Developers + ISVs
Selected Cloud Consumers & ISVsSelected Cloud Consumers & ISVsSelected Cloud Consumers & ISVsSelected Cloud Consumers & ISVs
Source: www.sap.com
Cloud computing characteristics Cloud computing characteristics
Transparent scalabilityTransparent scalability
Usage-based billingUsage-based billing
Off-premises operationOff-premises operation
““Cloud computing can be thought of as the urge to stop Cloud computing can be thought of as the urge to stop
worrying about how the bits flow in an organization, in worrying about how the bits flow in an organization, in
order to focus on how the flow of bits can create order to focus on how the flow of bits can create
business value”business value”
Layers of cloud computingLayers of cloud computing
The newest entrepreneurial excitement around the The newest entrepreneurial excitement around the
various layers of Cloud Computing. various layers of Cloud Computing.
They include:They include:
Infrastructure as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, IaaSIaaS
Platform as a Service, Platform as a Service, PaaSPaaS
Software as a Service, Software as a Service, SaaSSaaS
Contd…Contd…
IaaSIaaS is called Utility Computing because the providers is called Utility Computing because the providers
own and rent out billions of bytes of data storage over own and rent out billions of bytes of data storage over
the Internet for paying subscribers to use, or massive the Internet for paying subscribers to use, or massive
computing power for paying subscribers to exploit with computing power for paying subscribers to exploit with
their own software. The simplest form of Cloud their own software. The simplest form of Cloud
Computing, IaaS is computer hardware online. Renters Computing, IaaS is computer hardware online. Renters
of this service have to be very sophisticated.of this service have to be very sophisticated.
Contd…Contd…
PaaSPaaS is where a business combines the compute is where a business combines the compute
power and data storage with software development power and data storage with software development
tools for programmers to use in building software as a tools for programmers to use in building software as a
service. The PaaS provider hosts this software shares service. The PaaS provider hosts this software shares
the subscription revenue. The software can be the subscription revenue. The software can be
anything – games, word processing and business tools anything – games, word processing and business tools
are examples. PaaS involves multiple parties for are examples. PaaS involves multiple parties for
deployment and use, and the required level of deployment and use, and the required level of
sophistication varies, as does the quality of the sophistication varies, as does the quality of the
software.software.
Contd…Contd…
IaaSIaaS is called Utility Computing because the providers is called Utility Computing because the providers
own and rent out billions of bytes of data storage over own and rent out billions of bytes of data storage over
the Internet for paying subscribers to use, or massive the Internet for paying subscribers to use, or massive
computing power for paying subscribers to exploit with computing power for paying subscribers to exploit with
their own software. The simplest form of Cloud their own software. The simplest form of Cloud
Computing, IaaS is computer hardware online. Renters Computing, IaaS is computer hardware online. Renters
of this service have to be very sophisticated.of this service have to be very sophisticated.
Why Cloud ComputingWhy Cloud Computing
Anytime Anywhere AccessAnytime Anywhere Access
Cut Down in CostsCut Down in Costs
Pay as you use Pay as you use
Saving on Physical SpaceSaving on Physical Space
Corporations might save money on IT support. Corporations might save money on IT support.
Streamlined hardware would, in theory, have fewer Streamlined hardware would, in theory, have fewer
problems than a network of heterogeneous machines problems than a network of heterogeneous machines
and operating systems.and operating systems.
Features like Features like grid computinggrid computing can be exploited can be exploited
Predictions about Cloud computing Predictions about Cloud computing
75 percent of organizations in Asia Pacific will increase their 75 percent of organizations in Asia Pacific will increase their
software as a service (SaaS) investments by 2010software as a service (SaaS) investments by 2010
Cloud services will create over 300,000 jobs over the next 5 Cloud services will create over 300,000 jobs over the next 5
years in India, says Zinnov Researchyears in India, says Zinnov Research
The overall computing market will reach $ 70 billion by The overall computing market will reach $ 70 billion by
2015. India, with its powerful ecosystem of over 1300 2015. India, with its powerful ecosystem of over 1300
independent software vendors (ISVs), 1.4 million developers independent software vendors (ISVs), 1.4 million developers
and more than 11000 system integrators (SIs and Custom and more than 11000 system integrators (SIs and Custom
software development organizations), is ideally poised to software development organizations), is ideally poised to
address this growing opportunityaddress this growing opportunity
Source : Gartner Survey
Strategies of IT companiesStrategies of IT companiesFujitsu is setting up public clouds in various geographies and offering Fujitsu is setting up public clouds in various geographies and offering
vertical-specific solutionsvertical-specific solutions
TCS, Infosys, Wipro Typically running SMB enterprise systems on cloudsTCS, Infosys, Wipro Typically running SMB enterprise systems on clouds
Wipro calls it 2-minute noodle approach and is targeting small firms in Wipro calls it 2-minute noodle approach and is targeting small firms in
different industries – textiles, gems & jewellery and healthcaredifferent industries – textiles, gems & jewellery and healthcare
Appirio, a much smaller firm, assures to save its customers a million Appirio, a much smaller firm, assures to save its customers a million
dollar if they migrate to clouddollar if they migrate to cloud
SAP has joined the Virtual Computing Environment (VCE) coalition SAP has joined the Virtual Computing Environment (VCE) coalition
floated by Cisco-EMC-VMwarefloated by Cisco-EMC-VMware
Capgemini is leveraging its relationship with SAP to create licensing Capgemini is leveraging its relationship with SAP to create licensing
optionsoptions
Source : Information Week
SaaS Makes Enterprise Software Tools SaaS Makes Enterprise Software Tools Available to SMBsAvailable to SMBs
Why does on-demandWhy does on-demand make it easier for SMBs to acquire make it easier for SMBs to acquire
enterprise software?enterprise software?
– No need to buy or install expensive infrastructureNo need to buy or install expensive infrastructure
– No upfront investment No upfront investment
– Minimal burden on IT staff Minimal burden on IT staff
– Reduce technology riskReduce technology risk
– Eliminate the upgrade cycleEliminate the upgrade cycle
Cloud Computing decision factors Cloud Computing decision factors
Uptime:Uptime:
Does this application require 100% uptime?Does this application require 100% uptime?
Integration:Integration:
How does it integrate with other existing applicationsHow does it integrate with other existing applications
Data security/confidentiality:Data security/confidentiality:
How critical is the data being trusted a third party with? How critical is the data being trusted a third party with?
On Demand vs On Premises Deployment?On Demand vs On Premises Deployment?What is the best for me? What is the best for me?
Who will be the main users of this application? Who will be the main users of this application?
Will this Application handle sensitive, confidential or Will this Application handle sensitive, confidential or
regulatory data? regulatory data?
Are you looking to use this application in a standard or non-Are you looking to use this application in a standard or non-
standard way? standard way?
What kind of financial commitment are you looking to make What kind of financial commitment are you looking to make
with regard to this application?with regard to this application?
What is the size of your company? What is the size of your company?
What scale of deployment do you expect for this What scale of deployment do you expect for this
application? application?
What technical SUPPORT resources are available ? What technical SUPPORT resources are available ?
What level of INTEGRATION do you think will be needed with What level of INTEGRATION do you think will be needed with
other IT systems currently used by your company? other IT systems currently used by your company?
What kind of SCALABILITY and elasticity needs will this What kind of SCALABILITY and elasticity needs will this
application have? application have?
Will this application need to handle heavy DATA TRANSFER?Will this application need to handle heavy DATA TRANSFER?
What is the current IT INFRASTRUCTURE status of your What is the current IT INFRASTRUCTURE status of your
company? company?
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Key Drivers for On Demand or On Key Drivers for On Demand or On PremisesPremises
FunctionalityFunctionality
Sensitivity of informationSensitivity of information
Data LoadData Load
Implementation timingImplementation timing
Integration RequirementsIntegration Requirements
Deployment ScaleDeployment Scale
Cloud Computing Evaluation checklistCloud Computing Evaluation checklistAvailability of ResourcesAvailability of Resources
Transparent communication in Business continuity Transparent communication in Business continuity
management and disaster recovery planmanagement and disaster recovery plan
Service Level AgreementService Level Agreement
Pricing model Pricing model
whether pricing is cased on per licensewhether pricing is cased on per license
Part capex model orPart capex model or
Part opex model Part opex model
Assurance on deliverablesAssurance on deliverables
SAP Cloud Computing ArchitectureSAP Cloud Computing Architecture
Source: www.sapcloudcomputing.com
Hardware Utilization with System Hardware Utilization with System Landscapes: Today’s SituationLandscapes: Today’s Situation
Source : Amazon AWS
Traditional Hosting vs. Amazon CloudTraditional Hosting vs. Amazon CloudHosting Costs of ERP for DevelopmentHosting Costs of ERP for Development
in Term 500 € / hour month 0.30 € / hour in Term 500 € / hour month 0.30 € / hour Provisioning Time Min 1week 6 minProvisioning Time Min 1week 6 min
Source : www.sap.com
Impact on SAP Business Solutions Impact on SAP Business Solutions and Technologyand Technology
Source : www.sap.com
SAP Cloud Computing: SAP Cloud Computing: A case study from CrossgateA case study from Crossgate
Cross gate provides an EDI/B2B managed services hub in a Cross gate provides an EDI/B2B managed services hub in a
cloud computing environment that utilizes SAP technology cloud computing environment that utilizes SAP technology
including Net weaver PI.including Net weaver PI.
Crossgate configures an ERP profile (interface) which Crossgate configures an ERP profile (interface) which
integrates the SAP ERP (or other SAP applications) to integrates the SAP ERP (or other SAP applications) to
Crossgate's EDI/B2B exchange. Data can be moved in and Crossgate's EDI/B2B exchange. Data can be moved in and
out of the Crossgate exchange and translated into all the out of the Crossgate exchange and translated into all the
various EDI and B2B standards and custom B2B file formats various EDI and B2B standards and custom B2B file formats
required within your trading partner community. Crossgate required within your trading partner community. Crossgate
manages the deployment and trading partner manages the deployment and trading partner
implementations as part of their managed servicesimplementations as part of their managed services
Cloud computing in SAPCloud computing in SAP
Cloud Infrastructures are a clear trend in IT, increasing the Cloud Infrastructures are a clear trend in IT, increasing the
business agility, decrease IT costs, and allow to consume business agility, decrease IT costs, and allow to consume
SAP solutions in new waysSAP solutions in new ways
Significant potential value in the domain of non-mission Significant potential value in the domain of non-mission
critical use cases exist todaycritical use cases exist today
SAP is exploring options to provide additional value in form SAP is exploring options to provide additional value in form
of product and/or service innovationof product and/or service innovation
Trends and Value of Cloud ComputingTrends and Value of Cloud Computing
From Manufacturing to Automation and Standardizationof IT Business
Industrialization of ITIndustrialization of IT
From inflexible and long-term contracts to payment of metered usage
Utility ComputingUtility Computing
From long running customer projects to immediate fulfillment of customer needs
On Demand FulfillmentOn Demand Fulfillment
ValueValue
Increase Business Agility, Increase R&D Efficiency
Breakthrough Consumption Experience of SAP Solutions
Reduce IT Costs/CAPEX for SAP, Customers and Partners
Source : www.sap.com
SAP’s cloud based project: 12sprintsSAP’s cloud based project: 12sprintsBeta version of 12sprints released by SAPBeta version of 12sprints released by SAP
12sprints is collaborative Decision making application that brings together 12sprints is collaborative Decision making application that brings together
people, information and methodspeople, information and methods
12sprints is the first and only 12sprints is the first and only SaaSSaaS of such application of such application
12sprints integrates components of the SAP®BusinessObjects™ Explorer 12sprints integrates components of the SAP®BusinessObjects™ Explorer
technology within 12sprints so users can analyze data and apply that analysis technology within 12sprints so users can analyze data and apply that analysis
to the decision-making framework of 12sprintsto the decision-making framework of 12sprints
A results-driven workspace designed to keep everyone on the same page, A results-driven workspace designed to keep everyone on the same page,
prompt action and help users achieve goals. prompt action and help users achieve goals.
““easy to try, buy and use” environment that is intuitive to business users. easy to try, buy and use” environment that is intuitive to business users.
Source : www.12sprints.com
SAP Roadmap into Cloud ComputingSAP Roadmap into Cloud Computing
Focus on Pay-by-use software via self-service over the webFocus on Pay-by-use software via self-service over the web
Line of Business On-DemandLine of Business On-Demand
4 on-demand applications that are already available: CRM, E-Sourcing, BI and 4 on-demand applications that are already available: CRM, E-Sourcing, BI and
Carbon Footprint; Carbon Footprint;
2 on-demand applications in planning: SCM and Travel & Expense Management 2 on-demand applications in planning: SCM and Travel & Expense Management
1 on-demand application provided with a partner: HCM1 on-demand application provided with a partner: HCM
Business by DesignBusiness by Design
Business Objects On-DemandBusiness Objects On-Demand
Source : SAP Influencer Summit in Boston Dec 8/9
Forrester Blog
Maintaining Security of SAP on CloudMaintaining Security of SAP on Cloud
Identity and Access ManagementIdentity and Access Management
BandwidthBandwidth
FirewallsFirewalls
AuditAudit
Questions…Questions…