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Independent RISE Advisory
SAP RISE Negotiations
VER. 2026.05
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STATUS / LIVE
Section 01 / Engagement Models

Three ways to engage. Every one of them aligned to the buyer side.

We do not sell software. We do not earn referral fees from SAP, hyperscalers, or implementation partners. Our engagement models exist for one reason, which is to compensate independent RISE with SAP negotiation advisory work in a way that keeps incentives clean.

Engagement Profile
Models3
TermProject or Retainer
Fee BasisFixed, Hourly, Outcome
ResellersNone
SAP FeesNone
ConflictsDisclosed
Min Engagement6 weeks

Pick the model that matches the deal you are facing.

A first time RISE conversion needs a different engagement than a renewal at month thirty six. A board ordered TCO model needs different governance than a contract review. The three models below cover the work patterns we see across enterprise RISE with SAP negotiation.

Model 01 / Fixed Fee Project
Project Engagement

For a defined RISE negotiation with a known start, scope, and signature target. Most common for first time RISE conversions and one off renewals.

  • Defined deliverables
  • Fixed timeline, 6 to 14 weeks
  • Single SAP transaction in scope
  • Two named partners assigned
  • Weekly cadence with buyer team
Best for one off RISE deals →
Model 02 / Retained Advisory
Retained Advisory

A standing advisor relationship for organisations with a multi year SAP roadmap. Renewals, conversions, and contract events are handled as they arise.

  • Monthly retainer fee
  • Quarterly review of SAP position
  • Renewal calendar maintained
  • On call partner access
  • Unlimited contract reviews
Best for ongoing SAP relationships →
Model 03 / Outcome Linked
Outcome Linked Fee

A portion of fees tied to documented savings against an audited baseline. Reserved for high stakes RISE proposals where buyer leverage requires aligned commercial risk.

  • Base fee plus outcome share
  • Baseline agreed in writing
  • Savings audited by buyer finance
  • Cap on outcome portion
  • No charge if baseline not beaten
Best for high stakes RISE proposals →

The same disciplined sequence, regardless of fee structure.

The engagement model determines how the firm is paid. It does not determine how the work is done. Every engagement, fixed fee or retained, follows the four phase RISE negotiation sequence below.

01
Intercept
SAP account team engagement controlled. Scope and timeline challenged. Negotiation rhythm reset before SAP locks the calendar.
02
Measure
Independent seven year TCO modelling across brownfield, RISE, and hybrid. Hyperscaler comparison. Every cost line documented.
03
Negotiate
Discount stacking, commitment targeting, executive escalation. Every line argued, every concession priced, every option modelled.
04
Convert
Contract language and forward protections. Every RISE deal closes with stronger terms than the first draft. Renewal positioning included.

What buyers ask before they engage.

The questions below come up in almost every initial conversation. Short answers here, fuller answers when we speak.

Q.01 / Fee Disclosure
Why do you not publish specific fee numbers?

Every RISE deal is shaped by different facts. Annual SAP spend, contract complexity, board governance, renewal calendar, and conversion timing all change the work. We quote in writing after a thirty minute scoping call. Fees are firm and disclosed before any engagement letter is signed.

Q.02 / Independence
Do you take any payment from SAP or hyperscalers?

No. We do not resell software, do not earn referral commission, and do not partner with implementation firms. Our only revenue is the fee paid by the buyer organisation. Independence is the entire commercial proposition.

Q.03 / Conflict Checks
How do you handle conflicts of interest?

Before any engagement, we run a written conflict check against the named SAP account team, hyperscaler reseller, and implementation partner. Any prior or active relationship is disclosed in writing. The buyer decides whether to proceed.

Q.04 / Outcome Linked
When does outcome linked make sense?

When the deal is large enough that a percentage based fee is meaningful, when the buyer wants the firm to share commercial risk, and when both sides can agree a baseline that survives audit. Most clients pick fixed fee for clarity.

Q.05 / Retained Cost
What is the minimum retainer term?

Twelve months. Shorter relationships rarely justify the setup time it takes to learn a buyer organisation, its SAP landscape, and its decision cadence. Annual retainers are renewable on thirty days written notice from either side.

Q.06 / Geographies
Where do you work?

Three offices across New York, London, and Stockholm. RISE engagements run across North America, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Nordic markets. Engagement letters are governed by the law of the buyer jurisdiction.

RISE Negotiation Brief

Pricing intelligence on RISE moves and SAP conversion campaigns.

Sent when SAP shifts RISE pricing tactics, when conversion campaigns launch, when quarter end cycles begin. No schedule. Just signal.

Bring this thinking into your RISE negotiation.

Independent SAP RISE negotiation services for global enterprises. Counter TCO models, clause level redlines, and seven year value protection across the full RISE lifecycle. Partner led from the first call.

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