Protera

Protera

Cloud migration, SAP modernization, managed services

Overview

Protera helps large enterprises move and run enterprise applications in the public cloud, focusing on cloud migration and managed services with a SAP specialization. It guides customers through the full cloud journey across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, from migration and modernization to ongoing operations and security. Its CloudVantage platform automates deployment, monitoring, and optimization using automation, monitoring, and AI, and it offers cloud-based disaster recovery options. The company combines project-based migrations with recurring managed services to provide flexible, secure, and cost-effective cloud IT for enterprises.

About Protera

Simplify's Rating
Why Protera is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Enterprise Software

Cybersecurity

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$10M

Headquarters

Westchester, Illinois

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • SAP Store visibility on 2026-06-09 expands lead flow for Partnerportal and TeraAI.
  • Redfig adds data integration and intelligent automation clients immediately need for clean-core programs.
  • Recurring managed-service contracts create steadier revenue than one-time cloud migrations.

What critics are saying

  • SAP and hyperscalers can absorb Protera’s services into native partner ecosystems by 2027.
  • Redfig integration risks distract leadership and dilute delivery quality across two acquisitions.
  • One SAP account loss or margin compression on managed services can break Protera’s growth engine.

What makes Protera unique

  • Protera joined SAP PartnerEdge Build and Sell on 2026-06-09, bundling licensing, migration, and managed services.
  • CloudVantage and TeraAI automate SAP modernization across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Managecore and Redfig acquisitions deepen Protera’s SAP, GCP, BTP, and automation capabilities.

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Funding

Total Funding

$10M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Flexible Work Hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible PTO policy

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
PR Newswire
Jun 9th, 2026
Protera joins SAP PartnerEdge Build and Sell tracks, launches Partnerportal on SAP Store

Protera, an SAP-focused cloud modernisation and managed services provider, has joined SAP PartnerEdge Build and Sell tracks and launched Protera Partnerportal on SAP Store. These milestones strengthen the company's ability to support enterprise SAP transformation across the full lifecycle. The SAP PartnerEdge Build track enables Protera to develop and distribute SAP Business Technology Platform accelerators, whilst the Sell track allows the company to offer end-to-end services including SAP Cloud ERP and licensing. This unified model eliminates the need for multiple vendors during SAP transformations. Protera Partnerportal, built on SAP BTP, is a cloud-based portal that integrates with back-end SAP systems to streamline client collaboration and enable e-commerce capabilities. The platform offers real-time order confirmation, data validation and mobile-friendly access to order history and invoices.

Protera
Jun 9th, 2026
Protera advances SAP partnership with SAP PartnerEdge Build and Sell tracks and Partnerportal availability on SAP Store.

Protera advances SAP partnership with SAP PartnerEdge Build and Sell tracks and Partnerportal availability on SAP Store. Protera, a leading SAP-focused cloud modernization and managed services provider, today announced a series of major milestones that deepen its partnership with SAP and reinforce its position as a trusted advisor for enterprise SAP transformation initiatives. Protera has joined both the SAP PartnerEdge(R) Build and Sell tracks and introduced Protera Partnerportal on SAP(R) Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. Together, these achievements strengthen Protera's ability to help customers modernize SAP environments faster and simplify cloud transformation journeys. Protera combines SAP resale capabilities with proprietary automation, AI-driven discovery, and deep SAP operational expertise. Customers can now engage Protera across the full SAP lifecycle - from strategy and business case development to migration, optimization, and ongoing managed services - through a single partner relationship. "Joining the SAP PartnerEdge Build and Sell tracks and bringing Protera Partnerportal to SAP Store represents a major milestone for our organization and customers alike," said Frank Powell, Chief Strategy Officer at Protera. "They reinforce our ability to combine commercial flexibility, deep technical expertise, and automation-driven delivery to help clients modernize SAP environments with greater speed, confidence, and efficiency." SAP PartnerEdge(R) Build Track Aligning with Protera's focus on driving meaningful process modernizations for its customers leveraging SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), Protera has joined the SAP PartnerEdge(R) Build track. As Protera continues to develop prebuilt SAP BTP accelerators within the TeraAI suite, this partnership provides a commercial framework to distribute its innovative, SAP-certified solutions at scale. The SAP PartnerEdge(R) Build track provides Protera with a toolkit of SAP BTP enablers, including developer licenses, APIs and prebuilt connectors, and low-code/no-code development tools, to deliver solutions governed by SAP best practices and incorporating current SAP BTP capabilities. The track enables Protera to accelerate process optimization and modernization for clients, delivering quantifiable business value in condensed timeframes. SAP PartnerEdge(R) Sell Track Recognizing the value of full lifecycle SAP solutions for its clients, Protera joined the SAP PartnerEdge(R) Sell track, which both furthers Protera's partnership with SAP and helps enable Protera to provide end-to-end service offerings to its clients, specifically, SAP Cloud ERP and related SAP licensing. With the SAP PartnerEdge(R) Sell track, Protera supports the entire customer journey: strategic advisory, solution design, licensing, migration, and ongoing management & modernization. Clients benefit from a seamless experience and reduced complexity, eliminating the need for handoffs between multiple vendors and streamlining SAP transformations. Protera Partnerportal on SAP Store Protera Partnerportal is now available on SAP Store, the online marketplace for solutions from SAP and its partners. SAP Store provides access to innovative solutions that complement and extend SAP applications using validated solutions designed to accelerate innovation. Built on SAP BTP, Protera Partnerportal is a cloud-based, mobile-friendly portal, designed to seamlessly integrate with back-end SAP systems, streamline client collaboration, and enable e-commerce capabilities. Protera Partnerportal is native to SAP and runs side-by-side with other SAP applications, which eliminates the need to replicate data onto other platforms. Key features include: * Access order history, order status, product catalog, and invoices through a user-friendly, mobile-ready interface. * Create orders with real-time confirmation and error handling from SAP solutions, including real-time production availability information. * Avoid downstream errors with data validation at the point of entry, reducing time spent resolving errors and ensuring a smoother, faster order fulfillment process. "Partnerportal on SAP Store reinforces our commitment to delivering SAP-native innovation that streamlines operations, improves efficiency, and enhances the customer experience," said Powell. A Unified Model for SAP Transformation With joining the SAP PartnerEdge(R) Build and Sell tracks and Protera Partnerportal on SAP Store, Protera delivers a comprehensive engagement model designed to simplify enterprise SAP modernization end-to-end. Customers benefit from: * A single partner for SAP licensing, implementation, modernization, and managed services * Faster deployment timelines through automation and pre-configured frameworks * Greater commercial flexibility and transparency * Continuous optimization and operational support post-go-live * Accelerated innovation through AI and SAP BTP-enabled solutions "This marks a major milestone for Protera and our partnership with SAP," said Mike BeDell, CEO of Protera. "Joining the SAP PartnerEdge Build and Sell tracks strengthens our ability to deliver innovative, automation-driven solutions, giving customers a faster, simpler path to modernization. The availability of Protera Partnerportal further expands how customers can immediately benefit from our SAP-focused innovation." About Protera Protera is a global SAP cloud modernization and managed services provider, helping enterprises transform their SAP environments through automation, deep technical expertise, and outcome-driven delivery. SAP and other SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE in Germany and other countries. Please see https://www.sap.com/copyright for additional trademark information and notices. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. Media Contact: Megan Sharkey, VP of Marketing

PR Newswire
May 11th, 2026
Protera launches TeraAI to accelerate SAP modernization with AI-driven workflows

Protera, a global enterprise cloud modernisation company, has launched TeraAI, a patent-pending SAP modernisation suite that integrates AI-driven capabilities to optimise business workflows. The platform addresses client challenges in leveraging SAP's tooling for process modernisation and automation. Built on SAP's Business Transformation Platform, TeraAI functions as an intelligent layer that transforms fragmented operations into adaptive workflows using prepackaged BTP accelerators. The system enables rapid deployment of business solutions in weeks rather than months, integrating AI-powered automation directly into core operations. TeraAI combines business process analysis with streamlined execution, offering AI-powered workflows, process automation and custom applications. Protera is an SAP Gold Partner with advanced specialisations in BTP and RISE with SAP, serving enterprise clients for over 28 years.

AIJourn
Jan 15th, 2026
Protera Acquires Redfig to Expand Enterprise IT Modernization Capabilities

Protera acquires Redfig to expand enterprise IT modernization capabilities. CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Protera, a global leader in IT modernization and enterprise cloud services, today announced the acquisition of Redfig, an industry innovator in business transformation with a deep history in SAP application development, data integration, and intelligent automation. This acquisition expands Protera's service capabilities and accelerates its mission to deliver superior business outcomes through innovation, automation, and transformation. "Redfig's deep experience in SAP BTP and application management services perfectly complements our mission to help enterprises modernize and innovate in the cloud," said Michael BeDell, CEO of Protera. "Together, we're expanding our portfolio to provide a suite of AI automation services that are unmatched in the industry and bring AI-driven, data-integrated capabilities to our clients to redefine what's possible in enterprise transformation." With the addition of Redfig, Protera will offer customers a broad range of solutions, from enterprise AI automation, custom SAP applications and intelligent workflows to end-to-end data platform integrations. The acquisition also provides a foundation for expanding Protera's capabilities around BDC (Business Data Cloud), Clean Core initiatives and additional functional capabilities. The combined strength of Protera's managed cloud services and Redfig's deep business transformation expertise enables customers to optimize operations, accelerate digital transformation, and achieve measurable business impact. "Redfig and Protera share a commitment to helping customers achieve meaningful business outcomes," said Olavo C. Figueiredo, CEO of Redfig. "By bringing together our SAP BTP and AI capabilities with Protera's global cloud leadership, we can accelerate transformation and deliver greater value at scale." Redfig was among the earliest pioneers in the SAP BTP ecosystem and is an SAP Build Partner, certified to design and deploy SAP applications. Two of Redfig's innovative solutions are already available on the SAP Store: Redfig Partnerportal and Redfig Partnerflow. "With the rapid acceleration of AI, the ability to harness enterprise data is fast becoming a competitive differentiator. Protera's leadership in cloud and infrastructure, paired with Redfig's expertise in data, platform engineering, and AI gives customers a clear path to build, automate, and scale faster," said Matthew C. Reddy, CTO of Redfig. "Together, we're building the foundation for the next era of innovation." About Protera Founded in 1998, Protera is a globally SAP-certified, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) cloud migration and enterprise managed service provider offering a full suite of modern cloud, modern ERP, and modern work solutions. About Redfig Founded in 2019, Redfig LLC is a technology innovation firm focused on helping enterprises advance their operations through cutting-edge solutions, data modernization, and AI-driven automation. Redfig specializes in designing and integrating enterprise-grade applications across SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP ERP, and other cloud-native platforms, enabling organizations to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and accelerate digital transformation for customers worldwide. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/protera-acquires-redfig-to-expand-enterprise-it-modernization-capabilities-302662771.html

PR Newswire
Jan 15th, 2026
Protera Acquires Redfig to Expand Enterprise IT Modernization Capabilities

CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Protera, a global leader in IT modernization and enterprise cloud services, today announced the acquisition of Redfig, an industry innovator in business transformation with a deep history in SAP application development, data integration, and intelligent automation. This acquisition expands Protera's service capabilities and accelerates its mission to deliver superior business outcomes through innovation, automation, and transformation

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