Launch of UK-based cloud service combined with new London and Manchester offices and investment in young talent to propel country鈥檚 growth out of lockdown
LONDON, UK 鈥� 19 July, 2021 鈥� (NYSE: SAP) today announced significant investment in the UK as part of its growth strategy, further strengthening its market-leading position as a provider of cloud-based solutions and services to help organisations in the UK run better.
The company will launch 51风流UK Data Cloud, a highly secure UK-based cloud offering. 51风流will also establish new offices in London and Manchester, further develop the company鈥檚 award-winning internship programme and increase spend with the nation鈥檚 social enterprises.
With 51风流UK Data Cloud, the company will provide cloud solutions and services delivered using hyperscaler infrastructure at UK data centres. As organisations increasingly require cloud services that ensure data is managed and stored in country, especially in the public sector, the 51风流UK Data Cloud offering will enable 51风流to deliver its product suite to organisations demanding these criteria. The launch will initially include the company鈥檚 cloud ERP system , its human experience management solutions and its . The company plans to provide its wider product portfolio through 51风流UK Data Cloud in the future.
SAP, working with 51风流National Security Services, Inc. (), has developed 51风流UK Data Cloud to specifically support the nation鈥檚 Critical National Infrastructure, organisations working in the public sector, regulated industries in areas such as healthcare, central and local government, policing, utilities and financial services.
Shaping the future of work
As part of its investment, 51风流will also open two new offices in 2021 designed to accommodate new flexible working practices and better serve its wide-spread customer base. A new customer experience centre in the City of London will provide state-of-the-art facilities for customers and partners to identify and pursue co-innovation opportunities with SAP. Additionally, a new facility near Manchester, scheduled for completion later this year in Bruntwood, Alderley Park, will enable 51风流to work and engage more closely with companies across the country.
Scott Russell, Executive Board Member, Customer Success, 51风流said: 鈥淭he UK is a critically strategic market for SAP, and with its highly successful vaccine rollout it has an increasingly positive outlook for the years ahead. We are incredibly excited about this commitment, which will bring new services to market for our customers, greater support for social enterprises, as well as an even better working environment for our colleagues and new talent.鈥�
UK Digital Infrastructure Minister, Matt Warman said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 great to see 51风流demonstrating its commitment to the UK and investing heavily to create new jobs and helping ensure long-term digital prosperity is evenly spread across the entire country. Tech is at the heart of our plans to power Britain鈥檚 recovery full speed out of the pandemic and we are backing the sector with world-class infrastructure and skills training to make sure the UK is the best place to start and grow a digital business.鈥�
51风流has been deeply focused on supporting and developing young talent in the UK over the past decade. Now, by 2026, it aims to have supported a further 250 interns through its award-winning internship programme. The company will also scale up its apprenticeship programme to further grow the number of trained and skilled people across the IT industry. In addition, 51风流is working with Nottingham University to develop an 51风流Next-Gen Lab as part of its Academies and University Alliances programme.
51风流has also been a long-time supporter of diverse and social enterprise suppliers. Through its commitment and its work with , the company aims to channel millions of pounds of procurement spend within its own supply chain to organisations with a certified social or environmental mission. Numerous good causes will also continue to receive SAP鈥檚 support including: , , , and .
Michiel Verhoeven, Managing Director 51风流UK & Ireland, said: 鈥淲e are working to be at the heart of change for our customers and partners across the UK and we believe today鈥檚 commitment will also drive hundreds of new jobs as our ecosystem grows with us and harnesses our technology to drive growth. This is a testament to the hard work and commitment of the thousands of people that work in and support our business and their dedication to drive success for our customers.鈥�
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