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Microsoft Azure vs SAP Business One on AWS comparison

The compared Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in ISI , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 15.5% mindshare in the category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #4 in CE , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 3.4% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users who would recommend it.
Microsoft Azure
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95% willing to recommend
SAP Business One on AWS
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  • 191 Comparison Views
100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between Microsoft Azure and SAP Business One on AWS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
321
Ranking in other categories
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (1st), PaaS Clouds (1st)
SAP Business One on AWS
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Cloud ERP (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Microsoft Azure and SAP Business One on AWS aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Microsoft Azure is designed for Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) and holds a mindshare of 15.5%, down 18.2% compared to last year.
SAP Business One on AWS, on the other hand, focuses on Cloud ERP, holds 3.4% mindshare, up 1.9% since last year.
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Azure15.5%
Amazon AWS16.0%
Alibaba Cloud11.9%
Other56.6%
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
Cloud ERP Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SAP Business One on AWS3.4%
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP20.6%
NetSuite ERP18.6%
Other57.4%
Cloud ERP
 

Featured Reviews

Syed Abid - PeerSpot reviewer
Versatile integrations and reliable customer satisfaction elevate cloud service experience
For Microsoft Azure improvement, they need to enhance their support system. The first level of support should be improved in terms of quality and response time. They need more technical support at the first level, as there are currently only one or two technical people among five to ten staff members at this level. They should ensure that the first level support is more technical because we normally provide services to technical users ourselves. When an issue arises, it usually escalates to the second or third level. When facing first level support, they may have limited knowledge and only collect screenshots to forward to their seniors. They should ensure that the first level support is aligned with L2 and L3 to better assist us, especially since we mention in the ticket that our issues are related to specific problems and require that sort of support.
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Joseph Daniel - PeerSpot reviewer
Scalable and flexible platform with significant challenges related to complexity, cost management, and the need for skilled personnel
There are a couple of significant challenges we're currently facing. First, our production team can't make use of the production planning features, as they require a Professional license and we only have access to the Logistics license, which is limiting our capabilities. The majority of the reports we generate are intended for managerial purposes. While most reports are straightforward to comprehend, there are a few exceptions that can be quite complex. It would be beneficial to have access to real-time data from our machines. This is crucial for monitoring all activities within our manufacturing processes, from software operations to the machinery used.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It's a cloud service, so it's always up to date."
"The Azure Portal has an advantage in terms of UX making buying resources or downgrading is really easier to understand. AWS has micro, smaller functionalities whereas Azure has more end-to-end focus which makes it easier saving you time and money."
"We find that it is easy to integrate with other Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft Office."
"We use Microsoft Azure for operations, email, and office applications."
"Good information protection feature."
"The solution's technical support was very good."
"It is stable and scalable. It is useful for many applications and services, such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive."
"If you're interested in going with Microsoft, my advice would be to do it. Everybody's using Microsoft."
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"The most valuable feature of SAP Business One is its reporting capability."
"With the tool, there is no shutdown or breakdown time my company experiences."
"It is well-established and caters to our user base efficiently."
"SAP Business One on AWS has good documentation and has many services in the cloud."
"As a business technology platform, it is a flexible platform. It enables the customer to do faster integrations, and the solution's functioning requires low cost."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to access it from anywhere."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The initial setup of the product seems to be good."
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Cons

"Pricing is one area where Azure has room for improvement. There should be some due consideration. Azure has solved some issues with pricing from the development team's standpoint, but it is still quite costly. They should also offer a trial period for the individual platform solutions. I think that would be pretty handy for the developers."
"From a security perspective, there is always something that can be improved as we serve our customers."
"Technical support is lacking right now. It needs to be better."
"They need to make storage easy and offer more interconnectivity between solutions."
"The management portal can be confusing sometimes. We have difficulty navigating the menus because the terminology is unclear, especially when referring to the content or actionable items."
"In the next release, I would like to see better security."
"The Azure Billing API could be so much better. It only provides billing metrics for a set duration."
"There should be be better support for microservices and containers."
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"There is a need to make multiple changes in the code to make a few changes in any module of the product."
"The solution has a feature that shows you the purchase order that you put on a project and requires you to approve it to be applied to the project, but it doesn't let you move the purchase order to another project. That would be a great feature to have, because if you don't approve it, you have to delete everything and make it again."
"It would be better if the solution was on a cloud infrastructure."
"I feel that these vendors must be well trained so that they can deploy this solution."
"The look-and-feel of the system is quite outdated as compared to a lot of other products out there."
"The deployment process could be improved because some projects or clients have internal addons in the database, and these components can be complex for deployment."
"I would like to achieve better integration with AWS so that it becomes more interconnected with the SAP system."
"The AI tools, programming languages, and dashboard customization should be easier."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a subscription and the price is reasonable."
"The licensing fees are more than $1,000,000 USD annually."
"Software licensing models can be expensive depending on what you need compared to open source solutions, for example. However, if you don't have the technical skills, you may be better off paying for a license and support instead of trying to use open source solutions."
"It has the pay-as-you-go model. Its pricing should be better."
"Licensing fees are paid monthly."
"The price of this solution is one of the things that attracted us to it."
"It's a metered environment, and it's pay-as-you-go. That's the big challenge with a metered environment."
"The pricing model is subscription-based and it's not an expensive solution."
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"Licenses are available on a monthly or yearly basis, and it costs about $1,200 per license, per user."
"The tool's cost is reasonable."
"We have an annual cost for licensing and storage in AWS."
"The price of the limited version is about 70,000 Pesos ($2,900 USD), and the professional version is about double at 140,000 Pesos ($5,800 USD)."
"On average, the licensing costs can be around 50,000 USD. Pricing of the product has certain variables, including the number of licenses and the implementation costs."
"Pricing for me, it's not very interesting. I think it's priced at a normal level."
"The product's license is expensive. It could be cheaper."
"The price of SAP Business One on AWS could be lower, it is expensive."
More SAP Business One on AWS pricing and cost advice
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
University
6%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Government
15%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business139
Midsize Enterprise53
Large Enterprise148
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise4
 

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What do you like most about SAP Business One on AWS?
With the tool, there is no shutdown or breakdown time my company experiences.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Business One on AWS?
The pricing of SAP Business One is fair.
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What needs improvement with SAP Business One on AWS?
We have an option as SAP partners to declare issues and problems to SAP, and if many people vote for them, SAP can implement enhancements to improve functionality. There is a lack of financial loca...
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Also Known As

Windows Azure, Azure, MS Azure
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Overview

Microsoft Azure integrates services and offers flexibility, ensuring compatibility with diverse environments. Its scalability, security, and cost-efficient features enhance deployment and management, making it ideal for infrastructure services and application hosting.

Azure provides a comprehensive suite of tools for application deployment, virtual machine management, and data analytics. It allows seamless integration with Power BI and offers a user-friendly interface supported by detailed documentation and technical support. Though users appreciate its capabilities, they sometimes face challenges with costs, setup, and interface complexity, alongside integration and performance issues. Frequent updates and a learning curve are also noted, though Azure's cloud-based security and scalability remain critical for disaster recovery and business continuity.

What are Azure's key features?
  • Integrated Services: Ensures compatibility with Microsoft and non-Microsoft environments.
  • Scalability: Supports growing business demands with flexible computing power.
  • Security: Offers robust cloud-based security features for data protection.
  • Cost Efficiency: Provides options that optimize costs for diverse requirements.
  • Application Deployment: Facilitates quick rollout of apps and services.
What benefits should users expect from Azure?
  • Operational Optimization: Allows companies to streamline processes effectively.
  • Innovative Efficiency: Empowers businesses to innovate with powerful tools.
  • Reliable Support: Backed by strong technical support and comprehensive documentation.
  • Flexible Cloud Solutions: Offers a range of options for cloud migrations and infrastructure management.

Microsoft Azure is widely implemented in industries like financial services, healthcare, and logistics for hosting enterprise applications and vital services. Companies utilize its capabilities for IoT applications, DevOps, and Kubernetes clusters, benefiting from its cloud migrations, data analytics, and active directory support.

Microsoft

Small businesses can now access all the benefits of the SAP Business One solution on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud without needing to make long-term commitments or costly capital expenditures for the required IT infrastructure.

AWS and SAP have worked together to test and certify the SAP Business One solution on the AWS cloud. Both SAP Business One, version for Microsoft SQL Server and SAP Business One, version for SAP HANA have been certified on the AWS cloud platform.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
 

Sample Customers

BMW, Toyota, easyJet, NBC Sports, HarperCollins, Aviva, TalkTalk Business, Avanade, and Telenor.
Comba Telecom, Exeter Family Friendly, GranBio, Kim Tech Ceong, Wego, Blue Ocean Systems, Whitebox Retail Logistics
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