Written by Ramy Buechler, Program Director, Product Management, SAP on IBM Power
The IBM Transformation Suite for SAP Applications was launched earlier this year to address the challenges of migrating SAP workloads to the cloud. This end-to-end solution is built to simplify and accelerate the transition to SAP S/4HANA® and RISE with SAP. It integrates software and services from IBM and leading industry partners to automate key migration activities such as technical assessments, data and code migration, code analysis, and automated testing.
The IBM Transformation Suite for SAP Applications also enhances the value proposition of RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server, by providing tools and services to streamline the RISE with SAP journey, from initial assessment to ongoing maintenance.
Benefits of IBM Transformation Suite for SAP Applications
The Transformation Suite includes proven software and packaged services from IBM and partners such as SNP. Together, these solutions provide:
Benefits for clients:
- Accelerated ERP Transformation to S/4HANA: Transition SAP ERP systems to help drive improved return on investment (ROI). Enables flexible, selective migration with reduced risk and minimized downtime.
- Proven Tools & Best Practices: Leverages proven technologies, services and methodologies, backed by successful ERP modernization projects.
- Cost Efficiency: Automates key aspects of data transformation, migration and integration, potentially lowering initial migration expenses and reducing future retrofitting costs.
Benefits for business partners:
- Simplified Procurement: Combines multiple offerings into a single subscription, easily accessible through the IBM Power Configurator and available via any IBM Power distributor or reseller.
- Optimized Consumption: Streamlines partner contracts and support, lowering complexity and administrative overhead.
- Ecosystem Multiplier: Consolidates multiple partners and service providers to improve efficiency and expand market opportunities.
Recognized tools and capabilities
The Transformation Suite includes the following software and services from SNP:
- SNP Kyano Foundation: Stay agile with an up-to-date overview of your data landscape and provides landscape assessment.
- SNP Kyano Move: Makes data landscape transformation and restructuring faster and minimizes risk, whether you're merging company codes, migrating entire ERP systems, divesting business units or integrating data into cloud platforms.
IBM and SNP have been collaborating closely for several years, building a proven track record with over one hundred successful joint projects. We are both proud and excited that IBM's Power Division has selected SNP as its partner of choice for the development of the IBM Transformation Suite for SAP Applications. This expanded partnership aims to facilitate the migration of SAP workloads to RISE with SAP on IBM Cloud, ensuring the process is as efficient, rapid, and risk-free as possible." Lutz Lambrecht, Executive Vice President Global Partner Management at SNP
The IBM Transformation Suite for SAP Applications is purpose-built to support businesses moving to SAP S/4HANA - and the partners helping them get there.
Start your transformation journey
With the IBM Transformation Suite for SAP Applications, you can:
- Speed up your migration to SAP S/4HANA
- Maximize the value of RISE with SAP
- Streamline your IT environment while fostering innovation
To explore how the IBM Transformation Suite can support your SAP transformation, reach out to your IBM representative.
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