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Question: Which solution do you prefer: SAP S/4HANA (Private cloud) or Oracle Fusion (Cloud ERP)?
Answer: Hey Mr. Panjahong - there are many templates and scoresheets to compare software available, but most are not focused on where you need to be. At this point, you need business analysts to examine the business process at your company. Yes, Telcos have some similarities, but more often, each has different ways of doing business. For example, with B2B we might see 1,000 transactions daily whereas B2C might be working with 40,000 transactions hourly - and whether or not this describes your facility or not is not consequential as long as you understand that the microseconds of difference between how one software performs versus the next could be millions in value over the years. Doing business process analysis, especially if your analysts have ERP backgrounds, will highlight the areas of key concern for your company. And start the software architecture best suited to addressing those concerns. Then, your evaluation is focused on these key metrics and becomes manageable. I could send you past clients' requirements ranging from a 20-page spreadsheet with nearly 100 questions per tab, to a retailer that thought they had a comprehensive 25-requirements list (in an hour we had it up to 125). But the reality is, probably neither of those templates would be of any real value. Go build your business case - it's the first step to succeeding in a very complex, yet critical situation.
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Pros
"The solution is extendable so you can start with two cores and add more at any time.""The scalability is good.""The most valuable features are Oracle Unified Directory and unified identity access management.""Data integrity.""One good thing, which is a little bit common across all middleware products, is that you can build asynchronous as well as synchronous processes. The SOA part is where it can maintain your state for any state-full integrations. If you have failures, you can replay all that, which is a good part.""The initial setup is easy. There are many self-tutorial videos are on the Internet, and then the Oracle documents are self-explanatory.""It is really good in terms of features, and it is stable.""Oracle Service Bus is the most valuable feature of the solution."

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"It is the most stable solution provided by SAP and can be used on all levels.""One of the most valuable features is the in-memory database.""It is a very powerful, highly customizable tool.""The solution's new UI called Fiori is user friendly.""The scalability is excellent, especially on cloud deployment models.""The initial setup is not complex; it's more at a medium level. Not too easy, but with the right knowledge, you can configure it.""A user-friendly UI with good documentation.""It is a very scalable solution. We have enterprise-level businesses using this solution."

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Cons
"Its price can be improved. We are currently looking for more cost-efficiency. It should also have a little bit more flexibility for customizations. The customizations should be quicker.""The documentation might not be good enough for new users.""One thing that I would like to see is if this product can be containerized. We are moving away from virtual servers and moving more towards containerization to be able to quickly set up environments or have the flexibility of scaling them. It would be good if it can be containerized, and it works well in containerized platforms.""An improvement for Oracle's Fusion Middleware could definitely be found in the SOA component. It's a heavyweight container and, if you ask me, if a product is available as a docker image where we can easily port it in to another Kubernetes platform, that would be perfect. But as for the current situation in the market, nobody is really willing to deploy this on premises.""The price could always be better.""Technical support should resolve issues more quickly.""The product should improve BPEL features.""Oracle Fusion Middleware is based on the regulations in Saudi Arabia and the legislation changes. There is a need to be improvements all the time. It needs to adapt quickly in this market. Additionally, there could be some improvements in the construction sector."

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"Lacks ability to easily mass upload which has become a necessity for industry.""In an upcoming release of SAP S4HANA, chain management should be easier.""The theory-side of the solution needs to be improved.""There should be an easier way to migrate customers from all versions to SAP S/4HANA.""In an upcoming release, it would be beneficial to have more practical intelligence in the system, such as protective maintenance, or artificial intelligence.""This is a costly solution.""An area for improvement would be integration with different kinds of legacies. In the next release, I would like the product to be prepared for blockchain technology and the best way to communicate with social networking.""This solution works with the configuration, if the prerequisites are very clear and can be configured it works perfectly. If you need to simulate something, as a predictive tool this kind of simulation is not very accurate and it has limitations. This is something that could improve."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "My advice is to buy the basic modules first, gain the most benefit from them, then buy the advanced modules."
  • "We pay annually for the solution."
  • "The licensing costs are reasonable."
  • "The solution is expensive so pricing is rated a six out of ten."
  • "The solution is quite expensive so is only used by larger organizations."
  • "It is expensive. We are looking for a cheaper solution."
  • "The pricing is moderate. It's fine."
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  • "It is an expensive solution."
  • "The price of this product is an issue for some customers."
  • "I have found the price of the solution is on the medium to the expensive side of the scale. There is a license for this solution and there are additional maintenance fees."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "We're not sure yet. I think it was six figures a year, over 100,000. It has straight-up licensing fees."
  • "Licensing works on a subscription model for the cloud version and it's a one-time fee for the on-premises version."
  • "The price of the solution is reasonable but some modules can be expensive. When comparing SAP S4HANA to other solutions, such as Oracle, it is not expensive."
  • "The price of the solution is expensive."
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    SAP S/4HANA vs. Oracle ERP Cloud: Clash of the Titans
    When considering new enterprise technologies, many of our clients consider SAP S/4HANA vs. Oracle ERP Cloud in their ERP software evaluation process. In fact, our upper mid-market and larger enterprise clients choose between these two systems on an extremely frequent basis.



    In the most recent rankings of the top ERP systems, it’s not surprising that both solutions did well. S/4HANA ranked #6 and Oracle ERP Cloud landed at #3, although they both finished in the top two in terms of market share. While some might argue they should have finished higher in our rankings, below are some independent analysis of how these two leading industry titans compare to one another.
    The common strengths of SAP S/4HANA and Oracle ERP Cloud
    For some organizations, S/4HANA and Oracle ERP are the best options because of their common strengths. For example, both products are capable of scaling to meet the needs of larger, complex, and more diverse organizations. Companies that operate internationally, have diverse product lines, and manage supply chains are naturally going to gravitate to these two solutions. This is why SAP and Oracle have historically had such a strong foothold in the Fortune 500 space.
    The common weaknesses of SAP S/4HANA and Oracle ERP Cloud
    For some organizations, SAP and Oracle are a natural best fit for their needs. However, it is important to also be aware of their weaknesses. Both products are knee deep in their transitions from well-established legacy products to these newer flagship products, which is why both products suffer from a relative lack of functional maturity.
    This is true not only related to their own legacy products such as ECC and eBusiness Suite, but also when compared to more established products, such as Oracle NetSuite, Plex Systems, and others that have a jumpstart on migration to the cloud. We see this relative lack of maturity wreaking havoc on their customers’ ERP implementations as they navigate the holes and deficiencies in their products. Best of breed ERP solutions are a common solution to address this problem.
    Standardization and harmonization of business processes
    SAP is the gold standard when it comes to standardizing and harmonizing business processes. It has an advantage over Oracle ERP in that it drives a certain amount of structure and rigidity – for better or for worse. This is part of what appeals to larger organizations that are trying to drive a certain amount of commonality throughout their global operations.
    The downside of this advantage, however, is that it makes organizational change very difficult and painful. Anytime you are forced to accept someone else’s business processes – whether internally or because it’s just the way the software works – employees are going to resist the changes in some way. This is why an effective organizational change management plan is so important for SAP S/4HANA implementations – even more so than for those implementing Oracle ERP Cloud.
    Functional flexibility
    On the slip side, Oracle ERP Cloud has the advantage if it is flexibility that you value. Whether you are a decentralized company with independent operations or a company that values speed and nimbleness over structure and standardization, Oracle ERP is going to have the slight edge.
    Just as S/4HANA requires effective organizational change management to mitigate the pains of rigidity, Oracle ERP Cloud implementations requires effective change management as well – albeit for different reasons. We often times see the solution’s flexibility mask a deeper issue: resistance to change. The risk of Oracle ERP implementations is that even though you can change the software more easily than with S/4HANA, it doesn’t mean you should.
    Deployment flexibility
    While most ERP vendors are trying to force its customers to the cloud – including Oracle – SAP still offers multiple deployment models with S/4HANA. Rather than requiring a pure cloud or SaaS delivery, SAP allows customers to choose on-premise, cloud, or SaaS. We find that Oracle on the other hand rarely offers on-premise options – except where there are deficiencies in its product and only a legacy on-premise solution will address those needs.
    While SAP may have the advantage in this category, it also has some liabilities. The company may not require customers to move to the cloud before they are ready, but they are certainly forcing existing customers to migrate to S/4HANA before they are ready. SAP’s 2025 deadline is one of the more aggressive mandates that we have seen in the industry in recent years.
    Ease of employee adoption
    Feedback from our clients indicate that Oracle ERP Cloud has the advantage when it comes to ease of employee adoption. The product’s user interface and flexibility generally make it easier for employees to learn and use than S/4HANA’s more rigid interface and general structure. This is also true when it comes to the initial implementation of the software.
    Even though Oracle may have the advantage when it comes to ease of employee adoption, organizational change is still a very critical requirement for success. In addition to the reasons mentioned above, Oracle ERP and S/4HANA require a greater level of discipline, integration, and general process changes – all which require an intense focus on organizational change.
    Data and analytics
    The ability to translate data into information that can be used for better decision-making is becoming a hot commodity in the enterprise technology space. For decades, companies have been adapting ERP systems to gather more intelligence and data, but few have mastered the craft of knowing how to find value in all that data. This is becoming even more true in today’s age of internet of things, artificial intelligence, and shop floor automation and data capture.
    With this in mind, Oracle has historically been very strong in data and analytics, especially since its acquisition of Hyperion years ago. Its Enterprise Performance Management offering is a strong complement to the core ERP system, making for more effective reporting, analytics, and business intelligence capabilities than with S/4HANA.
    Alternatives to SAP and Oracle
    With this comparison in mind, it is also important to note that there are many viable alternatives to the SAP vs. Oracle debate. Many leading ERP systems have become more viable over the years, and there are more established cloud ERP systems that may be better fits for your organization.
    For example, here are a few other product comparisons that are commonly of interest with our clients, along with a link to each:
    SAP S/4HANA vs. Microsoft Dynamics 365
    Oracle ERP Cloud vs. Oracle NetSuite
    Microsoft Dynamics 365 vs. Oracle NetSuite
    Overview of the Top 10 ERP Systems
    These and other resources on our website and my YouTube channel will help you navigate the plethora of options available to you.
    SAP S/4HANA vs. Oracle ERP Cloud: Which is better?
    As you may have gathered from the above analysis, there is no clear “winner” in the SAP S/4HANA vs. Oracle ERP Cloud discussion. We have many clients where S/4HANA is clearly more aligned with their longer-term vision and strategy, while we find that Oracle ERP Cloud is a better fit for others. It all comes down to unique needs, strategies, and goals of your organization.
    Please feel free to contact me to pick my brain on the pros and cons of these and other ERP systems available in the market. I am happy to be a sounding board as you continue your digital transformation journey!





































































































    ` SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Oracle Cloud ERP Why this matters
    True cloud SaaS applications Not SaaS, hosted legacy SaaS SaaS True SaaS is essential for the continuous digital innovation necessary for today’s business environment—without end-of life issues and implementation disruption.
    Complete suite of modular applications ERP-centric but comprehensive set of modules. Limited financials and manufacturing capabilities. Full suite of flexible modular SaaS applications. When all modules are built on unified data, you can optimize processes and analyze data across departments. Modularity allows for diverse business models and priority-focused implementation.
    Continuous innovation across all applications Traditional complex and costly upgrades Quarterly SaaS updates Quarterly SaaS updates Quarterly updates allow continuous innovation based on the latest technologies.
    Budgeting and forecasting across lines of business and data sources Only traditional budgeting and forecasting. Business planning & consolidation (BPC) will not be supported starting in 2027. Only traditional budgeting and forecasting. Will not be supported starting in 2027. Supports connected enterprise planning and multiple planning approaches. Planning and forecasting across functions leverages all enterprise data and gives you a holistic view of the business.
    Ability to anticipate and react to market conditions and disruptions with scenario modeling Limited capabilities to anticipate and react to market conditions and limited capabilities for scenario modeling. Limited capabilities to anticipate and react to market conditions and limited capabilities for scenario modeling. Supports multiple scenario planning approaches. Scenario planning prepares organizations for disruption and unforeseen events.
    Embedded risk management across functions Fragmented across multiple application and technology layers. Fragmented across multiple application and technology layers. Pervasive risk management with embedded data science across the applications and platform. Built-in risk management and data science strengthens financial controls, stops cash leaks, streamlines audit, and detects emerging risks.
    Flexible ledger structures Thick ledger Thick ledger Choice of thick ledger, thin ledger, or structured federated ledger (subledger accounting). A flexible ledger lets users decide how much data flows into the general ledger based on their business and reporting needs.
    One source of truth for finance and HR data to improve decision-making Legacy application connected to cloud. HR data is in silos. SaaS with multiple acquired disparate HR modules. SaaS solution with a single data model for HR, finance and other lines of business. Unified data avoids overly complex reporting and analysis. No need for IT to normalize data.
    Configurable, not customizable applications Customizable Configurable Configurable Rule-driven configurations and workflow changes don't require IT support. They also drive security and continuous optimization without business disruption.
    One solution for small, midsize, and large companies SAP positions different solutions based on company size. SAP Business ByDesign for small/midsize and the S/4 HANA products for large enterprises. SAP positions different solutions based on company size. SAP Business ByDesign for small/midsize and the S/4 HANA products for large enterprises. Single solution to support small, midsize, and large companies. Capabilities can be deployed as needed. A single solution means no need to migrate if the company grows or requirements evolve. You can deploy the same applications across HQ, subsidiaries, and business units regardless of size.


















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    Top Answer:The most valuable features are Oracle Unified Directory and unified identity access management.
    Top Answer:The pricing is moderate. It's fine. It's fine with the market that way. I've seen it with the other products. So, the licensing is standard.
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    Overview

    Oracle Fusion Middleware is the digital business platform for the enterprise and the cloud. It enables enterprises to create and run agile, intelligent business applications while maximizing IT efficiency through full utilization of modern hardware and software architectures.

    SAP S4HANA is an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system that uses sophisticated technologies including machine learning and AI. It is most commonly used to integrate and manage business functions and is an ideal solution for large enterprises. The platform includes supplier relationship management (SRM), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM), and product lifecycle management (PLM) functionality.

    SAP S4HANA offers three different deployment options:

    • On-premises
    • Cloud
    • Hybrid

    SAP S4HANA Features

    SAP S4HANA has many valuable key features, including:

    • Customizable
    • ERP, CRM, SRM, SCM, PLM co-deployed
    • High throughput
    • Fast analytics and reporting
    • Smaller total data footprint
    • SAP HANA multi-tenancy
    • All data: social, text, geo, graph, processing
    • New SAP Fiori UX for any device (mobile, desktop, tablet)
    • Unlimited workload capacity
    • High-volume transaction processing (OLTP)
    • High volume real-time analytical processes (OLAP)
    • Service Management
    • Digital Boardroom Integration

    SAP S4HANA Benefits

    Some of the benefits of using SAP S4HANA include:

    • Speed: S4 HANA applications leverage speed, context, and data accessibility to ensure you can stay up to date with rapidly evolving technology.
    • Improved performance: With SAP S4HANA, you can plan, execute, or generate reports and analytics based on live data to increase performance.
    • Simplicity: SAP S4HANA’s whole infrastructure was designed with simplification in mind — from the management of the solution to the administration of the IT landscape. The solution serves as the digital core for business process simplification and enables the centralizing of hardware and network resources.
    • Cost effective: SAP S4HANA is a cost effective solution. It provides the ability to bring together all the analytical and transactional capabilities of a variety of systems in one location, enabling better decision making.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by SAP S4HANA users.

    A Mechanical Engineer at a construction company says, “It is a very powerful, highly customizable tool. The most valuable feature is that the reporting is fast. We can see the results from that in that our commissions come in fast. That is the main advantage.”

    Another reviewer, a SAP Technology Manager at a financial services firm, mentions, "It is more or less a very, very smooth and seamless product. Day by day they are increasing their technology features and they are keen to resolve the issues. India has a complex business scenario and SAP is thinking about that and resolving the issues day by day. In terms of the features I have found most valuable, I don't think that there is any lack or any gap process-wise. SAP is a very good tool."

    A Project and Service delivery Manager at a tech services company comments, "One of the most valuable features, which we used the most, was the FI module, for finance. It involved controlling, account receivables, account payables, and complete financial steering."

    A Senior Architect at a construction company states, “The POD applications are very useful to us. There are a few POD apps which we are using for different business scenarios. They are quite interesting.” He also adds, “The initial setup is pretty straightforward. The documentation is very good. The solution can scale well. The solution is stable.”

    Sample Customers
    Police Department of Izmir City
    Nestle, O.C. Tanner, Sabre, New York Life Insurance Co., MEMEBOX, Siemens AG.
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    Construction Company33%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Recruiting/Hr Firm11%
    Government11%
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    Educational Organization49%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Government6%
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    Manufacturing Company13%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Retailer10%
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    Educational Organization34%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    University4%
    Company Size
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Small Business9%
    Midsize Enterprise54%
    Large Enterprise37%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise41%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise41%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    Oracle Fusion Middleware is ranked 6th in Application Server with 12 reviews while SAP S/4HANA is ranked 2nd in ERP with 65 reviews. Oracle Fusion Middleware is rated 8.0, while SAP S/4HANA is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Oracle Fusion Middleware writes "Maintains top database performance and includes a very good ATB feature". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP S/4HANA writes "The solution is highly scalable, with solid performance and integration". Oracle Fusion Middleware is most compared with Oracle WebLogic Server, Tomcat, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IIS and JBoss, whereas SAP S/4HANA is most compared with SAP ERP, SAP Business One, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Oracle E-Business Suite.

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