Cloud computing enables companies to gain the benefits of technology quickly and inexpensively; with software-as-a-service, businesses can access enterprise-class applications without needing an IT infrastructure. This article offers an overview of SAP Business ByDesign, SAP's ERP software solution offered in the cloud. Discover how SAP Business ByDesign can help your company grow and profit, and take a tour of the three components that SAP has built out: the application, the platform, and the cloud service.
Cloud computing is increasingly recognized as a way for companies to gain the benefits of technology quickly and inexpensively. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is one class of offerings in the cloud through which companies can access enterprise-class applications without the need for an IT infrastructure. Whether to gain the benefits of a core ERP system to run their main business, or that of their subsidiaries, many SAP customers are turning to SAP Business ByDesign, our ERP software solution offered in the cloud.
Initially aimed at smaller companies, SAP Business ByDesign is now leveraged by both small and large enterprises. As the typical customer size has increased, so has the depth of the solution’s functionality and scalability. In spite of the advantages the solution offers, like company-wide visibility and agility, some customers are not fully aware of its capabilities and how SAP Business ByDesign can help their company grow and profit. To give you a better understanding of how the solution can fit into your IT strategy, let’s look at the three components that SAP has built out: the application, the platform, and the cloud service.
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