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In this blog, we explore the benefits of moving to S/4HANA Cloud, the traditional migration methods, and how Delaware and SNP Group can help you transition with ease.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition is a cloud-based ERP solution that offers the best of both worlds: the flexibility and innovation of the public cloud and the security and control of the private cloud. It is designed for enterprises that want to leverage the latest industry best practices and benefit from continuous updates without compromising on their specific requirements and customisations in the existing ECC system. For existing SAP ECC customers who need to migrate to S/4HANA before ECC support ends in 2027, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition is the go-to solution.
In this blog, we explore the benefits of moving to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition, the traditional migration methods, and how Delaware and SNP Group can help you transition with ease.
Brownfield/system integrators approach: This binary approach involves the process of taking all pre-existing systems data and upgrading everything to S/4HANA. Whilst this approach offers a faster implementation time with limited disruptions, it also limits technical and business innovation and means all pre-existing technical debt is maintained.
Greenfield/business integrators approach: This binary approach is the opposite of the brownfield approach, and involves building a new SAP environment, essentially starting over again. Though a more complex and time-consuming approach, this does help businesses tackle any issues, adopt best practices, and have the opportunity to implement more automation.
BLUEFIELD™ / selective data transition approach: This hybrid approach offers businesses the benefits of both the Greenfield and Brownfield approaches mentioned above. It offers the ability to create an empty shell, taking as much or as little of the configuration and customisation across as required, leaving behind all the data to be moved at a later stage. This means businesses can benefit from quick wins and must-haves, without having to also carry over all their technical debt.
With 20 years’ experience in delivering best-of-breed solutions to our clients, we understand what it means to have a successful migration that delivers short-term success and long-term longevity. That’s why our intuitive SAP-recognised Smart Move approach walks you through all the planning essentials required for your unique landscape, assessing your readiness with SAP’s readiness check tool and Signavio tool.
Delaware also uses SNP’s CrystalBridge Analytics Data Transformation Platform to better understand your data landscape. This unique tool essentially provides rapid insights with a 360-degree X-ray of your system, allowing us to understand what's currently in use, what customisations are important to your organisation, and what’s no longer relevant, helping you map existing functionality onto new feature sets, uncover hidden optimisations, and ensure accuracy and security.
This enables the Bluefield hybrid approach by pinpointing exactly what data is relevant to your organisation, so you can implement as much or as little as you need to in the first stage, implementing the remaining components further down the line.
What’s more, CrystalBridge Analytics does not have any prerequisites for usability like the SAP readiness tools have, meaning even businesses with older systems or unpatched systems can thrive in complexity.
Whether looking to start completely fresh, move everything at once, or pick and choose, CrystalBridge can help you make it happen with less risk and near-zero downtime.
Delaware is a global consultancy that partners with leading technology providers such as SAP and Microsoft to deliver advanced digital solutions. Our mission is to help our clients reach their full potential, by applying the Delaware approach, coupled with our business experience and passion for technology. We develop, innovate, and implement technology transformations, guiding our clients towards an intelligent future.
SNP Group are leaders in data migration. As a Gold SAP partner, SNP works closely with SAP in delivering co-innovation and co-development projects, and services customers across the globe from all industries.
Delaware and SNP Group recently joined forces to deliver an informative webinar, providing expert advice and guidance to help customers to address the challenges surrounding migration to S/4HANA Cloud. Access the session OnDemand below.
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