{"id":2688,"date":"2022-02-22T07:41:25","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T07:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/?p=2688"},"modified":"2023-03-01T21:17:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T21:17:08","slug":"ahead-in-the-cloud-the-force-behind-the-digital-revolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/2022\/02\/ahead-in-the-cloud-the-force-behind-the-digital-revolution\/","title":{"rendered":"Ahead in the Cloud: The Force Behind the Digital Revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cloud computing is changing the way we live, and technology is at the heart of this transformation.<\/p>\n

The next time you\u2019re listening to your favorite Apple Music playlist, consider the technology that is making it possible for you to listen to whatever you want, wherever you want. It\u2019s thanks to cloud computing that we can access vast libraries of digitized music through a system that connects a global network of remote servers, which in turn host huge amounts of data.<\/p>\n

In fact, \u201chuge? is an understatement: by 2025, there will be\u00a0more than 100 zettabytes of data stored in the cloud<\/a>. That\u2019s a billion terabytes or a trillion gigabytes. And if you find it hard to wrap your head around the sheer vastness of that number, you are not alone.<\/p>\n

Welcome to the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is no doubt that cloud computing is one of the most profound technological innovations of our time. In the past, companies managed their hardware and software in a physical data center, but the virtual nature of the cloud offers a much more efficient alternative.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, the cloud creates the capacity for real-time updates and the ability to operate subscription models \u2014 like Apple Music, thanks to all the data hosted in the cloud\u2019s remote network of servers.<\/p>\n

At 麻豆原创, we have more than 230 million cloud customers and counting. We\u2019ve been producing software for businesses since 1972, and for us it\u2019s about hitting that sweet spot where we can combine our wealth of business expertise with cutting-edge cloud technology.<\/p>\n

Take, for example, RISE with 麻豆原创<\/a>. This comprehensive solution is designed for customers looking to migrate their businesses to the cloud and supports them wherever they are on the journey.<\/p>\n

Pivot, Scale, and Engage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cirque du Soleil is one of the world\u2019s most impressive entertainment companies, not least due to its gravity-defying performances. When the pandemic hit and live events were abruptly cancelled, the company used the time to explore moving its business to the cloud so it could guard against future disruptions.<\/p>\n

Philippe Lalumi\u00e8re, the company\u2019s vice president of Information Technology, says: \u201cHaving the ability to quickly pivot, scale, and create new, engaging fan experiences has never been more important given the impact the global pandemic has had on the entertainment industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Elodie Bonniard, 麻豆原创 Platform team lead with Cirque du Soleil, the company\u2019s infrastructure needed to better reflect its agility. \u201cCirque has a cloud mindset,\u201d she says. \u201cThe way we built the system 20 years ago does not reflect the company now. We needed to move to a system with less limitations.\u201d<\/p>\n

She makes the point that moving to the cloud was about business transformation, rather than it being an IT project \u2014 and a move designed to support the company as it grows.<\/p>\n

Being in the cloud means Cirque du Soleil can more efficiently manage finance, procurement, merchandising, and costume production thanks to operations being automated, analytics-driven, and integrated. To put this into context, in 2019, before the pandemic hit, the costume workshop produced more than 15,000 costumes, each with an average lifespan of three months. That\u2019s a lot of costume changes to manage. With the cloud, each item can be tracked in real-time, enabling far more efficient inventory management.<\/p>\n

Find the Right Moment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In another example, Tate & Lyle, the global food and beverage business, used RISE with 麻豆原创 to enable a key step in its ongoing transformation \u2014 a major project to split its operations into two to prepare for the sale of a part of its business, which will leave Tate & Lyle focused on food and beverage specialty solutions in the sugar reduction and sweeteners, mouthfeel, and fortification space.<\/p>\n

In fact, Tate & Lyle\u2019s group CIO Sanjay Patel had been looking for an opportunity to start the company\u2019s journey to the cloud for a couple of years, and this separation presented the perfect opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most critical advice I can give is what I spent two years doing: find the right strategic trigger point to go on the journey,\u201d says Patel.<\/p>\n

Once Tate & Lyle began its journey to move ERP into the cloud, other improvements presented themselves. \u201cWhen the separation came along and we were moving the infrastructure to the cloud, it made sense to change the database and operating system too,\u201d Patel explains. \u201cThe long-term financials and business continuity risk made more sense with RISE.\u201d<\/p>\n

As cloud technology evolves, we evolve. At 麻豆原创, we will continue to power and help guide the development of these innovations for both businesses and consumers. Thanks to the cloud, our lives will never look the same again \u2014 in the best way possible.<\/p>\n

\n

Scott Russell is a member of the Executive Board of 麻豆原创 SE and head of Customer Success.<\/em><\/p>\n

This piece originally appeared on 麻豆原创 BrandVoice on Forbes<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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