SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud improves efficiency and transparency in the professional services sector through seamless integration and automation of business processes. The solution is tailored to service companies and offers modules for project management, resource planning and contract management, enabling projects to be completed on time and on budget. With integrated technologies such as AI and machine learning, SAP promotes smarter decisions and more efficient processes. The cloud platform also offers rapid scalability and flexibility to adapt to changing business requirements.

SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud is specially tailored to the requirements of the professional services industry. It offers integrated solutions for complex project management, efficient resource and capacity planning and flexible contract and billing management. With comprehensive tools for procurement processes and real-time analysis, companies can make informed decisions and handle projects seamlessly. The scalable cloud platform adapts flexibly to the growing needs of service companies.

The implementation of an SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud project in the Professional Services area typically takes 6 to 12 months. The exact duration depends on the complexity of the business processes, the number of systems to be integrated and the availability of resources. Projects can be completed more quickly, especially if standard processes are adopted largely unchanged.

SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud supports customized intercompany processes in the Professional Services area:

1. intercompany project billing: SAP S/4HANA enables the creation and management of projects across multiple subsidiaries and business units, including resource planning and billing.

2. intercompany settlement between business units: The solution supports the billing and allocation of services and costs between affiliated companies, enabling efficient resource allocation and cost control.

Cloud ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) from SAP supports the introduction of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud in the Professional Services area in a variety of ways:

• Project managementComprehensive tools for planning and task tracking.
• Requirements managementDocumentation and management of specific requirements.
• Test managementPlanning, execution and follow-up of tests.
• Monitoring and operationContinuous system monitoring and management.
• CollaborationCentral platform for the exchange of relevant information and documents between internal teams and external consultants.