SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud - ECC to S/4

Why successful businesses are moving to SAP S/4HANA

The clock is ticking: SAP will end mainstream support for ECC in December 2027, and nearly half of ECC customers still haven’t migrated. Migrating to SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud isn’t just a technical upgrade - it’s a strategic move that sets up your business for the future.

Companies that act now position themselves for innovation with embedded AI, automation, and cloud flexibility - while those who delay risk higher support fees, security vulnerabilities, and rushed, costly projects.

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The future of S/4HANA

SAP invested over $7 billion in S/4HANA ERP innovation last year, outpacing the entire market and ensuring customers benefit from cutting-edge capabilities. This investment drives continuous enhancements in automation, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics - helping businesses operate smarter and faster.

Migrating to SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud delivers:

Real-time visibility across your entire enterprise for better decision-making.
Streamlined processes and automation, reducing manual effort and operational costs.
Cloud flexibility and scalability, enabling innovation without infrastructure limitations.
Enhanced compliance and security, safeguarding your business as ECC support winds down.
Future-ready architecture, designed for ongoing innovation and integration with emerging technologies.

Now is the time to act - avoid the resource shortage and rising costs as the 2027 deadline approaches and position your business for growth and resilience.

4 questions for executives to considering the move to S/4HANA

Moving your ERP from ECC to S/4HANA can deliver huge benefits to your business – but the move itself can end up being costly and protracted. With so many potential SAP Implementation Partners out there, how do you know which is the right one to support you on your transformation journey?

- Delaware have a large, global team of consultants experienced in the delivery of SAP migration projects
- We recommend a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) approach to the conversion, in which only essential changes are applied during the project
- We are leading the way in the adoption and use of SAP Cloud ALM for the management of implementation projects, allowing us to make best use of SAP best practice plans and accelerators to deliver quickly and effectively
- Delaware’s innovative Redfield Selective Data Transition conversion approach can potentially deliver a ROI in under 2 years, through data volume reductions alone
- The use of Cloud ALM to support the implementation, allows the combined team (Delaware and your business) to easily access project information, ensuring the business is fully engaged in the project from day one
- We work with your business process owners to explain the changes in S/4HANA and help your team prepare to facilitate the understanding and adoption of the new system across the business
- We can support your team in the use of the free automated Tricentis testing tool built into Cloud ALM, reducing the manual testing load for your team
- The use of Cloud ALM during the Discovery phase of the project, allows us to identify early opportunities for process improvement, including some potential ‘quick wins’ that can be delivered during the conversion
- Delaware are experts in the use of the SAP integrated toolchain (Cloud ALM, Signavio, LeanIX, WalkMe, Tricentis) and can work with you to help you deliver transformation and innovation for your business
- AI is part of Delaware's DNA! We have built centres of excellence in the science of AI, enabling innovative, faster, deeper solution design & delivery. AI is used to reimagine solutions from the ground up, creating new value streams and genuine business transformation.
- At Delaware we don’t just want to get you on to S/4HANA - we want to be your partner on your Transformation Journey on S/4HANA!
- Delaware is certified as a SAP Platinum Partner and a Partner Centre of Expertise.
- Delaware has been officially recognised by SAP as one of only 14 RISE with SAP Validated Partners. This recognises our expertise and proven track record in managing SAP RISE implementations, ensuring smooth and secure cloud transformations for our clients.
- We have over 1,200 SAP certified consultants globally, covering all aspects of the implementation and transformation journey.
- Delaware offers a unique Readiness Assessment Package which provides all the information you need to identify the best route and plan for your business to move to S/4HANA. The cost (£10,000) is deducted from the cost of the conversion project.
- As part of the Readiness Assessment, we will help you to define your Business Case for your move to S/4HANA.