SAP Solution Manager as a Managed Service
Global Online Partners™ can help your customers develop and improve their support capabilities by providing empowering Operations Services in the areas of Certification Readiness, Technical Implementation and Managed Operations of their SAP® Center of Expertise (Customer CoE), in compliance with SAP Standardized E2E Operations Processes.
Our private-label standard services seamlessly integrate with your service portfolio, enabling you to provide an end-to-end Operations & Continuous Improvement solution for your client’s SAP systems.
The SAP Solution Manager as a Managed Service is a solution specially designed to outsource the hosting, setup and operation of your customer’s SAP Solution Manager platform to satisfy their specific application management needs.
Cost-Effectivness
Based on smooth & reliable support and services delivered directly by qualified consultants under service level agreements, the SAP Solution Manager as a Managed Service assures that Production Support and lifecycle build/maintenance activities are managed centrally thus enabling your customer for building and running SAP like a factory.
The SAP Solution Manager as a Managed Service is part of the Operations Services portfolio from Global Online Partners™. In the form of expert guidance, execution and/or expertise on demand, this set of solutions provide the support needed to operate and maintain your customer’s entire SAP application landscape - from technical administration to application support and enhancement.
When Should the Service Be Used?
The SAP Solution Manager as a Managed Service from Global Online Partners™ can assist your customer if they:
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Are a Small and Medium Size Enterprise Support Customer.
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Do not have an on premise SAP Solution Manager implemented.
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Want to improve the availability of their SAP Solutions.
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Expect to adopt ALM practices according to ITIL and SAP operation standards.
Service Scope
The services offered in SAP Solution Manager as a Managed Service, are divided into two scenarios:
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Full Service Scenario
The Provider operates the customer’s SAP Solution Manager directly and deliver managed services, thereby customers do not access the SAP Solution Manager but consume the services (see figure).
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Self Service Scenario
The Provider sets up the technical infrastructure of the customer’s SAP Solution Manager and allow them to execute Self-Service directly.
Figure: Scope of Managed Services
Benefits
The benefits of the SAP Solution Manager as a Managed Service for your customer include:
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Reduced CAPEX as no need for hardware, software or training.
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Greater financial predictability by fixed periodic costs and a committed level of service.
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Implementation and use of SAP End-to End Solution Operations standards.
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Reduced operational risk and a Single Point of Contact (SPOF) for SAP Application Management.
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Increased focus on core business functions by freeing IT staff from routine operational tasks.
Availability and Cost
The SAP Solution Manager as a Managed Service is only available as a private-label service for SAP Service Providers in Latin America. The service is offered by GLOBPAR INC. (Global Online Partners™) based on a subscription price model and a selected scope of service. Tasks outside the standard scope may be integrated in the solution, provided as separate Standard Services (if available) or as expertise on demand.
For current prices and conditions or to learn more about the SAP Solution Manager as a Managed Service, please contact GLOBPAR INC. or visit us at www.globalonlinepartners.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
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Contact GLOBPAR INC. (Global Online Partners™) to make a service planning appointment.
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Global Online Partners™ will need you to provide a contact person in your organization with the authority to answer questions and confirm dates and results.
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Once a date has been agreed the service will be provided by the GLOBPAR team.