Microsoft and SAP Collaborate to Drive Entra ID Migration

Cloud Computing

Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft and SAP have announced a new partnership aimed at transitioning SAP IDM customers to Microsoft Entra ID.
  • SAP plans to discontinue its IDM solution by 2027, with extended support until 2023.
  • Microsoft encourages organizations to strategize migrations to Microsoft Entra ID, which offers seamless integration with various SAP solutions and robust identity management capabilities.

Microsoft has announced a new strategic partnership with enterprise software giant SAP. The companies are currently working to develop a solution that will encourage SAP customers to transition from SAP Identity Management (SAP IDM) to Microsoft Entra ID.

Earlier this month, SAP announced its plans to sunset its IDM solution in 2027. The SAP IDM service allows administrators to manage user identities, roles, and access rights within an organization. It offers various features such as multi-factor authentication, policy enforcement, and segregation of duties (SoD) to boost security and mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access.

SAP intends to offer extended support to SAP IDM customers until 2023. Meanwhile, the company urges organizations to strategize migrations of their identity management systems to Microsoft Entra ID. Microsoft emphasizes that its Entra ID service is already seamlessly integrated into various SAP solutions, making it a logical choice for identity and access management needs.

In July 2023, Microsoft rebranded its Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) service as Entra ID. This service allows organizations to efficiently manage identities and access to applications across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Microsoft Entra ID lets customers customize access policies to suit their unique needs.

“The collaboration enables the use of cloud-based services that help organizations efficiently integrate systems with consistent identities and access governance while also eliminating reliance on on-premises identity and access management components for identity management,” Microsoft explained.

Microsoft Entra ID empowers IT with advanced MFA and Conditional Access

Microsoft Entra ID also makes it easier for IT administrators to provision users with SAP applications in on-premises and cloud environments. The service also provides support for multi-factor authentication (MFA), Conditional Access policies, and single sign-on (SSO).

Microsoft and SAP are committed to supporting customers to facilitate a seamless transition in enterprise environments. The company will offer comprehensive resources and migration guidance for transitioning to its Entra ID solution in the coming months.

In related news, Microsoft Entra ID has recently introduced a new Face Check feature that enables organizations to verify the identities of individuals. This feature allows for real-time photo matching with a person’s Verified ID, which could be linked to their driver’s license or passport.