SAP launches partner-hosted model for the midmarket

SAP has released its Business All-in-One software as a hosted offering to Australia and New Zealand customers via channel partners.

SAP channel partners can now host and manage SAP Business All-in-One, which targets mid-size companies.

Helen Masters, general manager of growth markets at SAP Australia and New Zealand, said partners were key to SAP's success in the small to midmarket space.

"We are very keen to grow the ecosystem of partners," said Masters.

Meanwhile, SAP has announced that global partner and integrator Ciber is SAP's first partner to offer the hosted offering in Australia and New Zealand.

Hosted in the US, Ciber will offer its Ciber Flex solution, which provides access to SAP ERP applications with minimum up-front costs, the company said. 

"Ciber is proud to offer mid-sized organisations greater flexibility," said Guenter Winter, CEO of Ciber Australia and New Zealand.