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SAP Sovereign Cloud: Digital sovereignty for security-critical SAP environments
Securely migrate SAP systems to the cloud – without losing control over data and infrastructure
Government agencies, defense organizations, and companies with high compliance requirements face a challenging task: They want to leverage the benefits of modern cloud technologies while maintaining control over sensitive data, processes, and access.
The SAP Sovereign Cloud provides exactly this framework. It combines cloud technologies with clearly defined requirements for data sovereignty, operational security, and regulatory compliance. Together with abat, you develop and implement an SAP landscape that meets your business, technical, and legal requirements.
Your benefits at a glance:
Experience in regulated industries and security-critical environments
Support for compliance requirements such as BSI Basic Protection and VS-NfD
Integration of existing SAP and non-SAP systems
Support from strategy through to production
Why digital sovereignty is becoming increasingly important for SAP systems
Cloud technologies are now a central component of modern IT strategies. At the same time, requirements for data protection, information security, and regulatory oversight are increasing. Organizations in the public sector, the defense sector, or critical infrastructure, in particular, must ensure that sensitive data remains protected and that operational processes are traceable at all times.
The key question is therefore:
How can the benefits of cloud usage be combined with high standards for security, control, and compliance?
The answer lies in sovereign cloud architectures.
SAP Sovereign Cloud: Cloud operations for the highest standards
With the SAP Sovereign Cloud, SAP provides a cloud environment specifically designed for public institutions and regulated industries.
The solution addresses requirements for data storage, operations, infrastructure, and governance across three distinct tiers. At the same time, organizations gain access to modern SAP technologies and cloud services. According to SAP, the company plans to invest more than 20 billion euros by 2035 in expanding its Sovereign Cloud offerings and the corresponding infrastructure.
Potential areas of application include:
- Public administration
- Defense and security agencies
- Critical infrastructure
- Healthcare
- Financial services
- Companies with high regulatory requirements
The three tiers of the SAP Sovereign Cloud.
The role of the SAP Business Technology Platform
The SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) serves as the technological foundation for extensions, integrations, data analytics, and AI applications within sovereign SAP landscapes. It enables the implementation of new requirements without modifying the SAP core.
Application Development
We develop custom applications based on the Clean Core principle. We use modern SAP tools such as SAP Build Code, SAP Business Application Studio, and ABAP Cloud.
Integration
Using the SAP Integration Suite, we connect SAP and non-SAP systems securely and in a controlled manner. Hybrid landscapes can also be reliably mapped.
Data & Analytics
We lay the foundation for data-driven decisions. Using SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud, we create transparent analyses and insightful dashboards.
Artificial Intelligence
We support the implementation of AI applications within robust operational models. This includes, for example, SAP Joule as well as generative AI scenarios with clearly defined governance and security requirements.
Deployment options for different requirements
Not every organization follows the same cloud strategy. That’s why various operating models are available.
SAP Cloud infrastructure
SAP operates the infrastructure within a sovereign cloud environment. Data storage, operations, and governance adhere to defined security and compliance requirements.
SAP Sovereign Cloud on-site
The infrastructure is operated in the organization’s own data center. Organizations retain physical control over their environment while benefiting from SAP operations and support services.
Hybrid scenarios
Existing on-premises systems can be gradually integrated and expanded. This enables a controlled transition to a sovereign cloud architecture.
Why abat?
Implementing a sovereign cloud strategy is not merely an infrastructure project. It equally impacts processes, compliance requirements, integrations, and operating models.
abat supports organizations throughout the entire lifecycle:
- Analysis of existing system landscapes
- Development of a sovereign cloud strategy
- Architecture and integration consulting
- Implementation based on SAP BTP
- Governance and compliance consulting
- Operation and further development
Our teams combine SAP expertise with experience in regulated industries and complex IT landscapes.
Want to see if the SAP Sovereign Cloud is right for your organization?
Talk to our experts about your requirements. Together, we’ll develop a cloud strategy that combines security, compliance, and modern SAP technologies.
FAQs
What distinguishes the SAP Sovereign Cloud from a traditional public cloud?
The SAP Sovereign Cloud extends traditional cloud offerings to meet additional requirements for data sovereignty, operations, technical control, and legal frameworks. It is particularly aimed at organizations with heightened security and compliance requirements.
Can the SAP Sovereign Cloud be used for requirements that are close to "Classified – For Official Use Only"?
Can existing SAP systems be integrated?
What role does SAP BTP play?
What is the typical process for a sovereign cloud project?