In a recent guest post, written by Jordan Smith, Senior Vice President of SAP Solutions at Velocity Technology Solutions, the urgency for businesses to modernize their operations is more pronounced than ever. With the deadline for migrating to SAP S/4HANA now extended to 2027, many organizations are beginning to assess how and when to undertake this upgrade. For numerous enterprises, the decision to embrace cloud technology for their enterprise applications has already been made, making the transition of SAP systems to the cloud a strategic first step, followed by the upgrade to S/4HANA down the line.
Migrating to the cloud now can potentially save organizations 30–40% in operational expenses, as highlighted in another insightful blog post. These savings could be pivotal in supporting larger upgrade projects in the future. Once established on the cloud, businesses can start leveraging advanced features offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), such as data lakes, machine learning, and IoT, effectively democratizing access to these technologies for users.
Additionally, this cloud transition provides the necessary time to evaluate the implications of moving to S/4HANA. Unlike prior migrations, it is crucial to integrate both technical and functional teams for a successful transition to S/4HANA, as this involves consolidating master ledgers and a closer integration of business processes with technology.
Why Choose SAP on AWS?
AWS and SAP have partnered for over a decade, providing a wide array of SAP-certified instances suitable for both production and development environments. AWS’s global infrastructure, scalability, and security features make it an attractive option. Transitioning to AWS can help eliminate hefty, resource-intensive physical infrastructure upgrades while fostering innovation.
Running SAP on AWS allows for the initiation of new use cases, such as:
- Establishing high availability (HA) and disaster recovery solutions
- Implementing a hybrid cloud strategy
- Expanding your SAP environment across multiple Availability Zones
- Integrating data with a data lake
About Velocity Technology Solutions
For a successful migration and ongoing support post-migration, it’s essential to collaborate with a partner that approaches the process from both a technical and functional standpoint. Velocity Technology Solutions stands out in this regard. With over 15 years of experience in SAP across various sectors including manufacturing and healthcare, Velocity is committed to launching new SAP workloads on AWS regularly. For instance, three customers successfully migrated their SAP systems to AWS in December alone.
Featured Customer Success Stories
Performance Friction Brakes (PFC Brakes), known for their high-performance brake systems for motorsports and automotive manufacturers, faced challenges with outdated infrastructure and limited resources. With a pressing need for digital transformation, they sought assistance as they planned to upgrade to S/4HANA. With Velocity’s expertise, PFC Brakes successfully implemented S/4HANA and integrated it with their shop floor systems, achieving a more stable and scalable environment for forecasting and financial reporting.
“The knowledge that Velocity Technology Solutions offers as an APN Premier Consulting Partner, coupled with their AWS SAP Competency, lets us concentrate on our core competency—manufacturing and distributing premium brake products,” stated Alex Thompson, Vice President of Information Technology at Performance Friction Corporation.
Change Healthcare
At AWS re:Invent 2019, Change Healthcare illustrated how Velocity guided them through their migration journey, transitioning 185 systems to AWS within a year. To explore Change Healthcare’s complete migration story and gain valuable insights for your own SAP workloads, check out this presentation.
For further assistance with planning your SAP migration to AWS, or for advanced support with specific workloads or inquiries, Velocity Technology Solutions is here to help. You can learn more about them and their offerings by visiting their site.
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