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RISE with SAP — second opinion
Independent assessment of RISE offers, contracts and alternatives before you sign.
Fact sheet
- Duration
- 3–10 days
- Format
- Second-opinion engagement
- Deliverables
- 5 deliverables
The RISE offer is on the table, the deadline is tight and the contractual consequences are hard to see.
RISE with SAP bundles software, infrastructure and services into one contract. That simplifies a lot — but also makes offers hard to compare. Deadlines and discounts are often timed so that there is barely any room for a thorough review.
An independent second opinion shows within a few days what the offer actually covers, where the risks lie and which alternatives are realistic.
Deliverables
- Analysis of service scope and contract terms
- Cost comparison over the full term, including alternatives
- Risk assessment (term, exit, service levels, extensions)
- List of concrete renegotiation points
- Decision paper for the executive or management board
Approach
- Step 01
Review documents
Compare the offer, the draft contract and your requirements.
- Step 02
Assess
Evaluate scope, cost and risk over the full term.
- Step 03
Alternatives
Realistically compare on-premise, private cloud with hyperscalers or hybrid.
- Step 04
Recommendation
Walk through the decision paper and renegotiation points together.
Frequently asked questions
Are you against RISE?
No. RISE is a good choice for many companies. What matters is that scope and terms fit your situation — and that you know what you are signing.
Do you also assess licensing questions?
I assess scope and cost structure from a programme and architecture perspective. For purely legal licence reviews I can involve specialised partners on request.