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SAP Cloud Migration (Lift and Shift)

SAP cloud migration moves your on-premise SAP system to a hyperscaler such as Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud, or to SAP Cloud ERP, Private infrastructure, without changing the application. It removes data-centre cost and risk now and gives you a cloud base that makes a later S/4HANA move faster.

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SAP Cloud Migration (Lift and Shift)

Reviewed by Sabahat Kazi, Founder and CEO · Updated 12 October 2026

When you need it

Is this right for you?

  • Your hardware or data-centre contract is ending
  • You want cloud flexibility before a full transformation
  • Disaster recovery and backup need to improve
  • You plan to move to S/4HANA later and want a head start

SAP Cloud Migration (Lift and Shift) is part of Hop, our name for SAP upgrades, enhancements, Fiori development and cloud migration.

What is included

What you get

Migration assessmentSizing, target architecture and cost.
Cloud landing zoneNetwork, security and operations set up.
Database and OS migrationIncluding moves to SAP HANA where planned.
Rehearsed cutoversMinimal downtime, tested in advance.
Backup and DRResilience designed in.
Ready for S/4HANAA clean base for the next step.
How we work

Approach

AssessLandscape and target design.
PrepareCloud build and test migration.
MigrateProduction cutover.
OperateMonitoring, optimisation and AMS.
Questions

SAP Cloud Migration (Lift and Shift), answered.

Is lift and shift worth it if we move to S/4HANA later?
Often, yes. It removes infrastructure cost and risk now and shortens the later conversion.
Which clouds do you support?
Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud, as well as SAP Cloud ERP, Private infrastructure.
How much downtime is needed?
It depends on database size and method; we rehearse the cutover so the production window is predictable.
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