It has become a standard requirement to upgrade SAP every 18 to 24 months. On June 20, 2020, SAP’s 9.3 Business One version lost its usual mainstream support. Two years from now, the new 10.0 will experience the same loss of support. After configuring workflows and customizations, you have to upgrade the 10.0 afresh. Suppose you do not upgrade, then you will have to Move Your Business to a new system every 18 to 24 months. You can avoid all this hassle and revolutionize your enterprise by adopting NetSuite’s cloud ERP.
What Does SAP Business One End Mean for Your Business?
An end of support means that you no longer have any new functionality offered by the support team; no other patches and no corrections. As a result, you have to sort out various SAP issues yourself. There is also a possibility of experiencing a version lock. The other option left for you is to put some resources into a third-party SAP consultant who creates patches for Your Business. The end result is that you spend a lot on the total cost of ownership, which affects your IT budget.
Bottom line, if mainstream maintenance ends:
- You will not get any system improvements from SAP.
- You will need more resources for essential maintenance; maybe seek a consultant’s assistance which can be expensive.
- You will have less or no IT budget flexibility because you will need to spend hugely on regular system maintenance.
So, why is NetSuite a worthy choice?
NetSuite has two distinctive qualities.
- It is a fully integrated real cloud ERP.
- It has an impressive upgrade model.
For instance, NetSuite does automatic upgrades to your system twice every year hence guaranteeing your business the best functionality and security levels. The exciting bit is that every customization you made before the update is maintained in the newly upgraded version. With NetSuite, you no longer have to worry about a version lock.
Also, NetSuite allows you to buy a separate sandbox account which helps you test and execute business activities in a safer environment. Note that sandboxes are suitable for any size and prevent your business from the prevailing risks of going live.
Customizations and configurations are easier on NetSuite. Why? The system allows a quicker interface, roles, reports, and process configurations, point and click capabilities, and provides standard-based application configurations.
NetSuite: Smoother Reporting and Analytics
NetSuite focuses on one data source and database. This approach allows you to streamline your reporting processes and identify one source of truth. You create custom reports with ease from the summary to a transaction. Moreover, data updates are in real-time hence enabling a full view of the business status.
SuiteAnalytics and NetSuite’s essential features allow multiple search ranges, reports, and pre-configured dashboards which are industry-relevant and best practice-based.
Still, you can modify saved searches to fit the user’s different roles on the same feature. In addition, NetSuite’s user management allows you to implement access control and assign permissions based on user roles.
In case you need to do customized reporting in SAP Business One (B1), you need an extra software package referred to as SAP Crystal Reports. This tool is a different addition that is almost similar to MS Visual Studio. However, this item does not offer identical filtering capabilities as NetSuite.
The Difference: NetSuite’s Native Ecommerce and Robust CRM Versus SAP B1
The number one difference is that NetSuite has a fully integrated design compared to SAP Business One. Solutions such as eCommerce, CRM, among other modules naturally connect into NetSuite ERP hence providing a platform to scale your business upwards or downwards.
NetSuite’s SuiteCommerce Advanced is a robust and powerful eCommerce solution allowing you to create web stores with an excellent graphics outlook. The system also connects smoothly with your back-office tools.
NetSuite’s CRM offers partners and sales teams with campaign management capabilities such as paid search integration, customer survey, and upselling management.
On the other side, SAP Business One lacks an eCommerce solution. Also, its CRM does not have similar functionalities as those of NetSuite’s out-of-the-box CRM. Therefore, as an SAP B1 customer, you have to seek custom integrations through third parties such as Salesforce, Shopify, and Magento. Consequently, you need to adopt more middleware and IT maintenance.
Well, is it possible that you are still using SAP Business One?
If so, you need to consider NetSuite which offers you a full solution to run Your Business. If you have any doubts, kindly reach out to us at SCG; we would like to hear what you wish to say. We have several years of experience as Oracle | NetSuite Solution Providers. Contact hello@seibertconsulting.com or 760-205-5440.
FAQs
What challenges might on-premise SAP customers face once maintenance is no longer available?
On-premise SAP customers may encounter various challenges once maintenance for their systems is no longer available. These challenges can significantly impact the overall cost of ownership and consume a substantial portion of the IT budget. Some of the potential difficulties that could arise include the need for additional resources and expertise to handle technical issues and updates internally. This means that companies might have to invest in hiring and training specialized staff or outsourcing these tasks to external service providers, both of which can incur additional expenses. Furthermore, without maintenance support, customers may face difficulties in resolving critical issues or applying necessary patches in a timely manner, which could result in system vulnerabilities or disruptions. Additionally, the absence of ongoing maintenance can impede the ability to stay up-to-date with industry standards and compliance requirements, leading to potential legal and security risks. In summary, on-premise SAP customers may encounter challenges related to resource allocation, technical support, security, and compliance once maintenance is no longer available, all of which can contribute to a higher total cost of ownership and strain on the IT budget.
