Exploring SAP BTP Consumption Models

A Fresh Perspective on Flexibility and Control

Right now, companies need technology that adapts to their unique needs as ASAP, so they can adapt to changing market conditions. SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) offers a range of consumption models, each designed to give you the flexibility to tailor your SAP experience to what your business truly requires. Yet, understanding and choosing the right model can be a daunting task. Let’s delve into the different consumption models available—Pay-As-You-Go, Individual Service Subscription, Enterprise Agreements, and Partner Managed Cloud—and consider how they might just reshape the way you approach your SAP BTP strategy.

1. Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG)

For businesses that value agility above all else, the Pay-As-You-Go model might be a revelation. It allows you to pay only for the services you consume, scaling up or down based on your immediate needs. This model is particularly advantageous for organisations with fluctuating demands or those in the exploratory phase of their SAP BTP journey. By avoiding long-term commitments, PAYG reduces financial risk and gives you the freedom to experiment and innovate without being shackled by fixed costs. Perhaps it’s time to challenge the conventional wisdom of locking into contracts when flexibility could be your competitive edge.

2. Individual Service Subscription

The Individual Service Subscription model offers a more traditional approach, where you pay a fixed fee to access specific SAP BTP services on a monthly or annual basis. It’s the epitome of predictability—ideal for organisations that have already identified their core SAP needs and want to ensure continuous access to these services. But let’s not mistake predictability for stagnation. This model offers stability, allowing businesses to focus on growth and innovation within a controlled budget. In a world obsessed with flexibility, sometimes the real challenge is knowing exactly what you need and securing it with confidence.

3. Enterprise Agreements

Enterprise Agreements cater to large organisations with extensive SAP needs. These bespoke agreements bundle a broad range of services under a single contract, often with the added benefits of volume discounts and enhanced support. For companies seeking to streamline their SAP operations, an Enterprise Agreement might seem like the obvious choice. But is it? While it offers convenience, it also requires a strategic approach to truly leverage its benefits. The real value lies in how well you can align this agreement with your long-term business objectives, ensuring that you’re not just consolidating services, but also driving value at every level.

4. Partner Managed Cloud (PMC)

The Partner Managed Cloud model introduces a different dynamic, where SAP partners manage and deliver BTP services on your behalf. This model is particularly appealing to businesses that prefer to focus on their core activities while leaving the complexities of SAP management to trusted experts. It’s about leveraging external expertise to ensure your SAP environment is optimised, secure, and aligned with best practices. But this model also challenges you to think differently about control and trust—are you ready to hand over the reins to someone else, and could this be the key to unlocking greater efficiency and innovation in your business?

Transforming SAP BTP ROI with BTP Monitor

Navigating the vast and intricate landscape of SAP BTP can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to track usage, manage costs, and ensure optimal performance. This is where BTP Monitor steps in—a solution that redefines how you manage your BTP environment by providing the visibility and analytics needed to make informed decisions and maximise your return on investment (ROI).

BTP Monitor consolidates critical aspects of your BTP environment into a single, intuitive interface. It enables you to monitor license consumption, manage users, track application usage, and even assess your carbon footprint—bringing all the information you need into one place. This tool doesn’t just offer insights; it empowers you to take control.

Consider the license consumption feature, which offers detailed visibility into your service usage, helping you avoid unexpected costs by setting alerts before you reach your usage limits. Or the user management capabilities, which streamline the creation and monitoring of user accounts across both BTP and SAP environments, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

BTP Monitor also aligns with sustainability goals, offering insights into your carbon footprint and guiding you towards greener energy options for your BTP services. By providing real-time data and intelligent forecasting, BTP Monitor allows you to make strategic decisions that not only save money but also contribute to your sustainability objectives.

In essence, BTP Monitor is more than just a management tool—it’s a catalyst for transforming how you interact with SAP BTP. By bringing visibility, control, and insight into one unified platform, BTP Monitor challenges you to rethink your approach, optimise your usage, and ultimately achieve greater value from your SAP investments. Could this be the next step in your journey towards a more intelligent and sustainable enterprise?

For more information on getting more out of SAP BTP investments, check out our webinar on SAP BTP Cloud Credits