Cloud Strategy
SAP Cloud Licensing Models
Cloud licensing is now a distinct discipline within SAP cost management. This paper sets out the models, the metrics, and the structural decisions that determine cloud SAP economics over a five year horizon.
42Pages
22Minute read
2026Updated
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- The principal SAP cloud licensing models and what each covers
- Public cloud, private cloud, and hybrid distinctions in licensing terms
- How Bring Your Own License pathways work and where they apply
- Hyperscaler arrangements with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
- The cloud commercial terms that produce the largest customer outcomes
- A framework for selecting the right cloud licensing model for your environment
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