IDATAMAZE LIMITED

SAP on Azure

iDataMaze's SAP on Azure streamlines the migration and management of SAP systems, ensuring a secure, automated transition using Azure's advanced platform. This robust solution boosts productivity, enhances IT infrastructure efficiency, and allows businesses to focus on core operations while reducing operational complexities.

Features

• Design a tailored IaaS solution for SAP workloads.
• Efficient deployment of SAP systems on Azure.
• Utilises Azure's compute, storage, and networking capabilities.
• Automates migration processes for efficiency.
• Supports both existing and new SAP installations.
• Enhances system performance using Azure's infrastructure.
• Simplified management post-migration.
• Provides scalability options to grow with your business.
• Migrate from any database to SAP-HANA using Database Migration Option

Benefits

• Accelerates SAP migration to Azure.
• Reduces downtime during SAP system transitions.
• Improves SAP application performance.
• Enhances data security and compliance.
• Offers cost savings on infrastructure investments.
• Simplifies operational management with Azure tools.
• Allows focus on core business, not IT complexities.
• Scalable infrastructure adapts to business needs.
• Automated tools reduce manual errors.
• Certified solutions ensure trusted deployments.

£299 to £1,950 a unit a day

• Education pricing available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

668469590263190

Contact

David Kaniti
+44 3333034487
commercial@idatamaze.com

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Our approach ensures that your organization is fully prepared for the transition, leveraging our in-depth knowledge of Azure capabilities and SAP Best Practices. Here’s how our service works:; ; Assessment: We conduct thorough assessments through workshops to understand your current SAP setup. Our team engages in detailed discussions and evaluations to understand your existing SAP landscape and your future needs.; Strategic Planning: Based on the insights gathered, we develop a tailored plan that aligns with your organizational goals. This includes choosing the best-fit SAP certified virtual machines and designing a robust Azure landing zone to ensure a seamless migration. We also focus on resilience and business continuity planning to meet your specific RTO/RPO requirements.; Implementation Guidance: Our planning process culminates in providing you with a documented strategy and actionable recommendations. This ensures that your migration to Azure is executed efficiently, with minimal impact on your business operations.; Continuous Support: Post-assessment, iDataMaze is equipped to offer ongoing consultation and support to ensure that your transition to Azure is successful and that your SAP system on Azure drives value, enhances operational efficiencies, and supports new service creation.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: The training emphasizes skill enhancement in designing and refining solution features after deployment, incorporating extensive troubleshooting training to guarantee smooth access and optimal use of web-based cloud services. ; ; *The training covers several key areas:; ; *Issue Identification: Recognizing and pinpointing problems swiftly and accurately.; ; *Diagnostic Procedures: Employing tools and techniques to delve into the underlying causes of issues.; ; *Solution Implementation: Applying effective solutions to resolve identified problems.; ; *Knowledge Base Development: Building a comprehensive repository of issues and solutions for future reference.; *Training and User Support: Providing detailed guidance and support to users for better understanding and self-management.; *Preventative Measures: Implementing strategies to avert the recurrence of known issues.; *Feedback Loop: Encouraging ongoing user feedback to continually refine and improve the troubleshooting process.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: IDataMaze offers comprehensive migration services for SAP to Azure, ensuring optimal outcomes for businesses transitioning to cloud platforms. Our approach integrates Servent, Microsoft, and SAP expertise to deliver robust solutions that enhance business agility and responsiveness in a digital era. Through advanced automation and expert resources, we streamline complex migrations, achieving transformative goals. Our services include sizing and shaping SAP designs before deployment, with tools that enhance control, governance, and visibility throughout the migration process. Our methodology enables automated, configuration-driven SAP deployments and ecosystem transitions to Azure. Additionally, Microsoft Industry Solutions offers extensive planning and implementation services across the lifecycle—ideation, design, planning, building, testing, migrating, and implementing. We focus on leveraging Microsoft platforms for digital transformation, enhancing citizen experiences, employee empowerment, operational efficiencies, and new product development. Our ultimate goal is to maximise value and adoption of cloud platforms, ensuring sustainable change through user adoption and operational readiness.
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: No

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: Yes
• How the quality assurance and performance testing works: IDataMaze adopts a rigorous framework designed to ensure exceptional service quality and robust performance in its cloud migration projects. Our approach includes a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) that adheres to industry best practices, with continuous benchmarking against key standards and comparisons with peer achievements. We address several key aspects of migration through:; ; *Readiness Testing to confirm the migration environment's suitability.; **Data Profiling and Quality Report Validation to ensure accuracy and integrity.; *Assessing Transformation Complexity to plan resource allocation.; *End-to-End and Reconciliation Testing to verify complete and accurate data transfer.; *Regression Testing to maintain system functionality post-migration.; iDataMaze engages in rigorous performance testing at crucial phases during service transitions to optimize application and service performance. We collaborate closely with clients to establish clear Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), setting measurable standards for service quality and delivery. Our method includes ongoing monitoring and improvement strategies to stay aligned with evolving customer needs and technological advancements, ensuring our services consistently meet and exceed expectations.

Security testing

• Security services: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Security audit services
  • Other
• Other security services:
  • Threat Intelligence Analysis Platform
  • Threat and Vulnerability Management
  • Secure Cloud Migration

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported:
  • Buyer hosting or software
  • Hosting or software provided by your organisation
  • Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
• How the support service works: IDataMaze offers a Platform as a Service (PaaS) model, delivering Cloud Hosting and Software Services via a Hybrid Cloud approach. This model provides a fully integrated platform stack that can be customised to meet specific customer requirements, available on either dedicated or shared platforms across both private and public clouds. Our flexible, consumption-based pricing ensures that clients only pay for the resources they use. We are committed to continuous service improvement at every project stage, encompassing all aspects of live service provision. This includes incident and problem resolution, change and release management, configuration management, business continuity, and user satisfaction. iDataMaze is an accredited member of the UK Government’s Cyber Essentials Plus scheme, ensuring our services meet rigorous security standards.

Service scope

• Service constraints: None

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: Within one business day
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Support services are flexible options available to iDataMaze's Clients. iDataMaze have two key areas of contact: Email and Phone. This is a standard support service which is shared across multiple clients. Every organisation will have a technical account manager assigned. If clients require dedicated support or support from specific locations this can be provided.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  iDataMaze is committed to environmental protection, striving to minimize our ecological impact with a goal of achieving net zero emissions well before 2050. Our Carbon Reduction Plan outlines initial greenhouse gas emissions and sets comprehensive strategies to reach net zero, including using certified offset schemes for residual emissions, educating our staff on energy efficiency particularly in remote work settings, and limiting business travel to essentials, choosing the most sustainable options like train travel for longer distances and cycling or walking for local trips. We ensure our suppliers adhere to similar environmental policies, and our fully cloud-based IT infrastructure eliminates the need for energy-intensive hardware and server rooms, further reducing our environmental footprint.; Our employees are encouraged to engage in volunteer work (up to 3.5 hours monthly) with our partners in climate-related charities as part of our social value commitments. These activities are in alignment with both the values of our clients and the communities affected by our projects.

  Covid-19 recovery

  As a company formed after the Covid-19 pandemic, iDataMaze is keenly attuned to the persistent challenges faced by businesses and communities in their ongoing recovery and adaptation efforts. We continue to advocate for a flexible hybrid working model, providing our employees with the freedom to choose work locations that best support their physical and mental wellbeing. This includes options such as our own offices, local coworking spaces, client sites, their homes, or other suitable environments.; ; In delivering contracts for clients and collaborating with suppliers, we prioritize adaptive strategies to the changing landscape shaped by Covid-19. This includes maintaining hybrid working arrangements to minimize necessary travel while continuing to support local businesses, thus helping to stimulate economic recovery and resilience.; ; iDataMaze is committed to enhancing social value through our operational practices. We concentrate on offering employment and training opportunities in critical and high-demand sectors like technology and cyber security, which are not only vital for our growth but also essential for bolstering the UK’s digital infrastructure and resilience.; ; By adopting these practices, iDataMaze actively supports the ongoing recovery from Covid-19, ensuring that our efforts contribute to sustainable growth and the strengthening of the communities we serve.

  Tackling economic inequality

  iDataMaze is a swiftly growing enterprise that recognises its expansion as a catalyst for the growth of new, smaller businesses. This growth aids in creating new employment opportunities in industries with recognised skill shortages. We collaborate closely with a variety of small businesses to execute client contracts and frequently provide mentorship on how to engage with the public sector effectively. iDataMaze supports the Government Kickstarter scheme, which is designed to help those who may face barriers to employment, we assist our staff in pursuing and obtaining relevant, recognised qualifications. For example, we offer training programs, Data Analysis, and Business Analysis. Provide bite-size training sessions with team members to introduce and embed new skills relevant to the contract.

  Equal opportunity

  iDataMaze is committed to equal opportunities and actively ensures fairness in employment for all individuals associated with us. Our team is diverse, including individuals of various races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, Asian backgrounds, and other minority groups. Our core values—Transparency, Fairness, and Boldness—influence every business decision we make. We are dedicated to addressing workforce inequality and support the Kickstarter scheme, which opens up job prospects for individuals facing employment challenges. Additionally, we offer numerous training and development opportunities within our rapidly growing sector.

  Wellbeing

  At iDataMaze, the health and wellbeing of our team and partners in contract delivery are paramount. We take a holistic approach to wellbeing, embracing both physical and mental health as key priorities driven by our executive leadership. Our support system for staff includes close line management and independent mentorship, creating a secure environment for open discussions on wellbeing.; ; We promote active travel for our staff, advocating for cycling and walking as healthy alternatives for commuting and attending business meetings.; ; We're committed to fostering a culture of openness regarding mental and physical health. Our concerted efforts have been towards eradicating any stigma associated with these conversations, with our managers exemplifying this ethos by engaging transparently with all team members. This reinforces our belief that it's not only acceptable but important to discuss these matters openly.

Pricing

• Price: £299 to £1,950 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at commercial@idatamaze.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.