Digital license protection for SAP

Digitalisation projects are demanding in terms of technology and personnel. Transition projects also harbour financial risks. The introduction of new technologies such as SAP S/4HANA requires the right licences and contracts in line with the operating model (cloud & on-premise) at the best possible conditions. Incorrect, overpriced or unnecessarily purchased SAP licences can result in high costs.

With the help of the KPMG Authorisation & Identity Management Downloader, the hardware and software consumption data relevant to surveying is collected at source.

Reliable data and well-founded key figures enable long-term financial planning and support you in making business decisions for IT projects. Our process is versatile and can be used individually for existing environments as well as for planning S/4HANA licence and contract negotiations.

With the help of our KPMG Digital Licence Protection from our Managed Service offering, we assume the additional payment costs for SAP licence and maintenance claims that may result from an SAP licence audit - quickly and easily.

• Use our data-based analysis methodology to identify risks at an early stage and realise financial potential
•  Technical and financial dashboards support the continuous management of licences in purchasing and controlling
• Cost simulation for the conversion to S/4HANA licences for deciding on a suitable time and a licence and contract model

AIM Licence (AIML) offers a holistic approach to your SAP licence management, from data collection and analysis to the implementation of measures. The combination of technological expertise and industry knowledge guarantees precise and effective optimisation of SAP licences.

Your benefits with KPMG AIML:

• Risk management: risks are reduced by ensuring compliance and mitigating licensing risks during implementation
• SAP licence cost savings: Using AIML can lead to savings of up to 50% compared to the initial SAP offering
• Automation & visualisation: Usage data is generated in a tool-protected manner and transparency is created through visualisations for complex issues.
• SAP licence guarantee: Digital Licence Protection (DLP) includes:
  • No formation of provisions or unplanned costs
  • No additional payments in the event of licence audits

As a one-off review and adjustment process of the licence concept is not sufficient to meet the constantly changing requirements, continuous monitoring and adjustment of SAP licence management is essential. AIM License offers long-term support and security through its Managed Services and ensures sustainable and resource-saving compliance with licence requirements.

Our experts will support you from the initial technical and commercial assessment to the final contract signing. Thanks to our holistic approach and the use of our data-driven, intelligent platform (AIM License for RISE), we analyse your SAP landscape in detail. State-of-the-art algorithms and a detailed set of licence rules evaluate the degree of software usage and carry out a comprehensive SAP authorisation check. This enables us to precisely determine your licence requirements and cover them with the corresponding RISE with SAP Services and Entitlements (industry solutions) in accordance with the licence metrics of the RISE model.

In addition, we take into account future software features and demand requirements as well as the specific target architecture from the Vision and Validate phase of our Powered Enterprise approach for S/4HANA and RISE transformations. As a result, you receive a comprehensive material inventory list, the so-called Bill of Material.

Our integrated RISE cost calculator supports you step by step and effectively in selecting the best possible RISE package and calculating the long-term operating costs (OPEX) over the entire contract term.

With the transparency gained, you are well equipped for tactical and strategic positioning and receive valuable decision-making aids for your upcoming SAP contract negotiations.