SAP Business ByDesign Cloud ERP Software
Gain transparency across your multiple local and international branches – manage them better, reduce costs and turn business complexity into simplicity with the most comprehensive cloud ERP solution for companies, SAP Business ByDesign.
Description
SAP Business ByDesign is an innovative solution developed specifically for rapidly growing companies – integrating their departments and business processes to avoid growing pains that can hinder effective collaboration between their employees and customers. It is multi-company, multi-currency, and integrated solution that generates consolidated reports within minutes, reduces your server maintenance costs, and offer role-based viewing of data.
It features Analytics across all functional areas of your business for intelligent decision-making, Real-time connections to data, customers, partners, and suppliers, Technology that grows with your needs and provides a competitive advantage, Software that is easy to use, quick to implement, and simple to support, and Mobile-connectivity that empowers your entire workforce to execute faster transactions.
The newest cloud solution from SAP combines end-to-end processes across key business functions – from Accounting & Finance, CRM, Sales & Marketing, Service & Support, Human Resources, Corporate Performance, Sourcing & Procurement, Project Management, Warehouse & Logistics, Production, and Manufacturing & Supply Chain. It is also powered by SAP HANA – providing a whole new level of flexibility that enables you to adapt, enhance, and expand your business areas whenever you want it, wherever you want it.
SAP Business ByDesign is:
Easy to learn and easy to use
Featuring an intuitive user interface that minimizes the need for any training. Every area is designed in the same pattern, therefore, if you need to use another function, you can easily find it.
Adaptable
Configure your operations and organizational structure as your company expands its processes. This powerful software is flexible enough to meet your changing needs and requirements.
Mobile
Provides uninterrupted access to its users through its mobile application – enabling end users to do business on the go.
Scalable
The leading software designed to future-proof your enterprise. With all the capabilities you need to expand internationally, full implementation of SAP HANA Platform, and scalability statistics from 10 users to 8,000 users, growing your operations will never be a problem.
Insightful
With integrated analytics for real-time and adaptable reporting, extensible KPI gallery for a 360-degree view, and role-based news and information feeds.
Extensible
SAP Business ByDesign is built for integration. You can add functionality after functionality to comply with your specific needs without limitations.
Secure
ByDesign takes your business data security on a whole another level of protection with encrypted role-based permissions, activity monitoring, scheduled infrastructure scans, and more.
With SAP ByDesign as your software partner, you can:
- Adjust and expand business processes quickly and cost-effectively
- Accelerate innovations throughout your company based on solid insights for long-term competitive advantage
- Optimize financial processes, including financial accounting and cash flow management
- Promote efficient employee management through HR services and give them direct access to information they need for their daily tasks
- Systemize project management
- Integrate production and logistics in supply chain, manufacturing, and purchasing support
- Comply with applicable laws, standards, and adapt to new industry demands without disrupting your current operations
- Quickly expand your processes without additional, costly IT support
Benefits:
Outstanding value
Support your company with software innovations that future-proofs your organization – at a reasonable price.
Fast track your ideal setup
Rapid implementation and intuitive configuration provides built-in learning, service, and support functions.
Next-generation user experience
Manage your dashboard and view business analytics, whether on a desktop, laptop or any mobile device.
More freedom to excel
Stay one step ahead of your competitors with efficient adaptation to new industry demands and activities without disrupting your ongoing business.
Full transparency at virtually no risk
Rest easy knowing that your investment in the solution is secured and it will grow along with your company’s needs at a predictable cost.
Choose a comprehensive, user-oriented solution that offers your company, customers, and partners an array of advantages. Establish a solid foundation that supports and enables you to take total control of your local and international locations – because when you do business through SAP Business ByDesign, you can take advantage of change, build networks, and develop the confidence to take on larger competitors as you save your money.
System Requirements
Minimum Hardware Requirements | Pentium 4, 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) or faster (recommended Intel Core 2 Duo (2.4 GHz with a 1066 megahertz (MHz) front side bus) |
At least 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM (2 gigabytes recommended) | |
Network Requirements Requirement by number of users: |
Small, trial: 1 mbps Medium, 50 users: 2 mbps Large, 100 users: 4 mbps Extra-large, 250 users: 10 mbps XXL, 500 users: 20 mbps minimum |
Minimum requirements | Upstream: 1 mbps Downstream: 1 mbps Latency: 200ms or better |
Supported Operating Systems/Browsers | Microsoft Windows Vista (32 Bit): Internet Explorer 8 or higher , Firefox |
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 Bit and 64 Bit): Internet Explorer 8 or higher , Firefox , Chrome | |
Microsoft Windows 8: Internet Explorer 8 or higher , Firefox , Chrome | |
MAC OS X 10.6 or higher: Safari , Firefox , Internet Explorer 8 or higher |
*For Microsoft Windows operating systems, we recommend Internet Explorer; for MAC OS, Safari is recommended. Key Users should have access to a Windows PC with Internet Explorer.
Operating Systems/Browsers: Limitations |
• Internet Explorer 8: Adobe Reader: Preview opens in separate window. • Firefox: Adobe LiveCycle Designer is not supported. • Chrome 16 (Windows 7): Mashups are not supported. • MAC: MS Office Integration is not supported. MS Excel based Reporting is not supported. Collaboration Scenarios based on Collaboration Window, including Telephony is not supported. Install Additional Software (ExcelAddin, CrystalAddin) is not supported. Adobe LiveCycle Designer is not supported. |
Additional Software |
In order to run Business ByDesign Web Application the following Software is required: • Microsoft Silverlight (minimum version 5.1) • Adobe Reader 8.1.3 or higher |
Printer Requirements |
• Minimum Requirements: Printer that supports printing from Adobe Reader • Recommended (necessary for automated printing): Printer connected to a Windows PC with Windows 98 or higher |
Required Browser Settings |
The following browser settings are applicable to your on-demand solution. • Downloads Downloading files should be enabled in your browser since the SAP ondemand solution can export files to your PC. If your browser supports restricting downloads by file type, you should enable at least the XML and CSV file types. • If your browser supports trusted sites, we recommend maintaining the download settings only for the Trusted Sites security zone and adding the following URLs to this zone: Your system URL, or alternatively the general pattern to which the URL adheres, such as https://sapbydesign.com The pattern https://sap.com |
Pop-Ups |
The popup blocker should either be disabled, or the system URL should be registered as an exceptional site for the popup blocker. The remark about Trusted Sites from the Downloads section applies here as well.
• Advanced Internet Option Settings in Internet Explorer |
Requirements for Additional Front-End Components
SAP Business ByDesign delivers additional software to be installed for specific business purposes and end users. The software can be retrieved from the Download Center.
Collaboration Window – Current Version |
Prerequisites: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Microsoft Windows Operating System (see list of supported Microsoft Windows Operating Systems above) |
SAP Collaboration Window Asian Fonts Pack – Current Version |
Prerequisites: Microsoft Windows Operating System (see list of supported Microsoft Windows Operating Systems above) |
SAP Add-In for Microsoft Excel – Current Version |
Prerequisites: Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010 (32Bit, or 64Bit in FP4.0) Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime Microsoft Windows Operating System (see list of supported Microsoft Windows Operating Systems above) |
SAP Add-In for Microsoft Outlook – Current Version |
Prerequisites: Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010 (32Bit, or 64Bit in FP4.0) Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0 Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime Microsoft Windows Operating System (see list of supported Microsoft Windows Operating Systems above) |
Adobe Live Cycle Designer for SAP Business ByDesign – Current Version |
Prerequisites: Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable (x86) Microsoft Windows Operating System (see list of supported Microsoft Windows Operating Systems above) |
Add-In for Adobe Live Cycle Designer – Current Version |
Prerequisites: Adobe Live Cycle Designer for SAP Business ByDesign – Version 25.0.500.0 Microsoft Windows Operating System (see list of supported Microsoft Windows Operating Systems above) |
Add-In for Crystal Reports – Current Version |
Prerequisites: Crystal Reports 2008 – Version 12.2 or higher Microsoft Windows Operating System (see list of supported Microsoft Windows Operating Systems above) |
Crystal Reports Viewer 2008 |
Prerequisites: Microsoft Windows Operating System (see list of supported Microsoft Windows Operating Systems above) |