In a significant development for the defense sector, SAP National Security Services, Inc. (SAP NS2) has obtained the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) provisional authorization (PA) for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition. This authorization enables SAP NS2 to deploy SAP S/4HANA and other cloud applications within their secure U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) cloud environment, which is authorized at FedRAMP+Impact Level 4 (DoD IL4).
SAP NS2 is an independent U.S. subsidiary of SAP, the leading provider of enterprise software solutions, including enterprise resource management, supply chain management, procurement, and travel and expense management applications. The company’s primary focus is on enabling the secure adoption of U.S.-based SAP cloud solutions for highly regulated customers, such as those in the defense sector.
To achieve this, SAP NS2 offers an enhanced deployment model that allows customers to adhere to stringent regulatory compliance requirements while protecting their mission-critical workloads. By providing secure cloud solutions, SAP NS2 powers SAP’s intelligent enterprise for customers operating in highly regulated environments.
The FedRAMP+DoD IL4 security guidelines define the requirements for storing, processing, and transmitting controlled unclassified information (CUI) related to military operations, export control, critical infrastructure, and other sensitive areas. Cloud service providers that adhere to these guidelines play a crucial role in supporting DoD agencies in their cloud transformation strategy.
SAP NS2’s achievement of the DISA PA for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition demonstrates the company’s commitment to meeting these stringent security requirements, enabling defense agencies to leverage innovative cloud solutions while ensuring the protection of sensitive data.
Transforming Defense Agencies’ Operations with SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Harish Luthra, CEO of SAP NS2, emphasized the significance of this accomplishment for defense agencies. He explained that by transitioning from disparate on-premise systems to SAP NS2’s innovative cloud software, DoD agencies can save costs and better align their staff with their core mission. Luthra also highlighted SAP’s dedication to bringing out the best in their customers’ businesses and addressing the specific needs of defense customers.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition is an enterprise resource planning cloud solution that combines applications, support, infrastructure, and technical managed services into a single software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering. By deploying this solution within the DoD FedRAMP+IL4 cloud environment, SAP NS2 enables defense organizations to improve operational efficiency across their enterprise while ensuring the protection of mission-critical information.
The DoD IL4 offering of SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition, includes a wide range of applications designed to address various aspects of enterprise operations. These include:
- SAP S/4HANA: An enterprise resource planning solution that utilizes a single source of truth, real-time processes, dynamic planning, and analysis to support digital business transformation.
- SAP BW/4HANA: A data warehouse solution featuring agile and flexible data modeling, optimized processes, and state-of-the-art user interfaces.
- SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence: A centralized suite for data reporting, visualization, and analysis, enabling business users to gain insights from their ERP system data.
- Data Services: An enterprise-level solution for data integration, cleansing, quality, profiling, and processing, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
The offering also includes many more applications, which can be further explored by contacting an SAP NS2 representative.
SAP NS2: Enabling Secure Cloud Adoption for Regulated Industries
One of the key strengths of the DoD FedRAMP+IL4 offering of SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition is its ability to address cross-organizational lines of business. This includes human resources, accounting, manufacturing, and supply chain operations. By combining this innovative solution with the required compliance for DoD agencies, SAP NS2 further provides defense agencies with the highest levels of application functionality and availability.
As part of its ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of defense agencies, SAP NS2 is also actively working on the DoD FedRAMP+IL5 build for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition. This build will accommodate DoD CUI, further enhancing the security and compliance capabilities of the solution.
SAP NS2’s achievement of the DISA provisional authorization for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition represents a significant milestone in the company’s mission to provide secure, compliant, and innovative cloud solutions for defense agencies. By empowering DoD agencies to transform their operations, save costs, and better align their staff with their core mission, SAP NS2 continues to demonstrate its leadership in the enterprise software solutions market for highly regulated industries.
