Enabling a Smooth On-Premise to Cloud ERP Transition.
It is the people who use the system, who are able to the realise ROI of the tech investment.
Staying ahead means embracing change, and many businesses are shifting from on premise ERP solutions towards cloud-based ones . As deadlines for on-premise support approaches for various ERP systems, the move to cloud ERP is not just inevitable, it’s essential. Can!do can help make this transition a seamless one.
Cloud ERP solutions facilitate competitive advantage. Cost-effectiveness, scalability, improved performance, and robust security enhance your business processes while reducing dependency on IT. The integration of AI, ML and Analytics further enhances the value of the ERP system.
However, a system does not hold inherent value in and of itself: it is the people who use it, who realise the value. The extent to which they are able to do that, is commensurate with the extent to which they are trained in the new system and new processes and this is directly linked to return on technology investment.
A smooth ERP transition with Can!do means minimising disruption and maximising benefits for all:
At Can!do, we understand that the true value of technology is unlocked when the people using it can harness its full potential. That’s why our approach centers on enabling your team to master new systems with confidence, driving positive adoption, and ensuring the success of your project.
“I always tell my clients that I can solve anything with technology. That’s easy to do. People, processes and culture are the tough part. That’s the real battleground.” – David Linthicum, MD, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Whether you’re navigating minor adjustments or undertaking a significant ERP cloud transition, Can!do is equipped to gauge the scope of change with precision. Through meticulous Change Impact Assessments and Training Needs Analyses, we tailor a strategy that enables your team to not just adopt new systems and processes but master them. It’s an investment in your people that goes beyond initial adoption, enhancing confidence and competence.
Think of Can!do as both the architect and the insurance of your project’s success—crafting and executing upon a transition plan that turns potential upheaval into a successful digital transformation journey for every member of your organisation.
Whether you’re navigating minor adjustments or undertaking a significant ERP cloud transition, Can!do is equipped to gauge the scope of change with precision. Through meticulous Change Impact Assessments and Training Needs Analyses, we tailor a strategy that enables your team to not just adopt new systems and processes but master them. It’s an investment in your people that goes beyond initial adoption, enhancing confidence and competence.
Think of Can!do as both the architect and the insurance of your project’s success—crafting and executing upon a transition plan that turns potential upheaval into a successful digital transformation journey for every member of your organisation.
Backed by over 30 years of industry experience, Can!do has guided businesses across multiple sectors—from mining and healthcare to telecoms and finance—towards a future-proof operation.
We deliver bespoke solutions, whether you’re starting anew or upgrading an existing system, ensuring that every transition to cloud ERP is a smooth one.
Can!do provides tailored solutions to meet the unique demands of your SAP ERP system changes. Our models are designed to pivot effortlessly from minor tweaks to complete system overhauls, ensuring a perfect fit for your operational needs.
Transitions to cloud-based ERP systems follow one of 3 approaches which all vary in terms of complexity.
The Greenfields approach is akin to starting from scratch. It involves building a new ERP system with no constraints from legacy systems. The process includes designing new processes, selecting new technologies, and implementing a completely new system architecture.
It’s a ground-up approach that allows for innovation but can be riskier and more resource-intensive.
The Brownfields approach- Contrary to Greenfields, the Brownfields approach involves upgrading or migrating an existing ERP system to the cloud. It builds upon the existing infrastructure, retaining many of the current applications’ functions, especially those that are difficult to recreate.
This approach can be less risky and more cost-effective as it leverages existing investments but may limit the extent of transformation.
The Bluefields Approach in the context of ERP cloud migrations is a hybrid strategy that combines elements of both the Greenfields and Brownfields approaches. It allows organisations to migrate their existing ERP systems to the cloud while selectively choosing which parts of the system to keep, upgrade, or re-implement.
This approach aims to maximise the value of existing investments by retaining beneficial customisations and data, but also enables the adoption of new processes and technologies where needed. It’s often described as offering the best of both worlds, providing flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and a lower risk profile compared to starting from scratch or simply upgrading the existing system
Besides the Greenfields, Brownfields and Bluefields approaches, there are other strategies for ERP cloud migrations.
This method involves moving the existing ERP system to the cloud with minimal changes. It’s a straightforward approach that can be faster and less costly but may not take full advantage of cloud capabilities.
This approach involves making some optimisations to the system during the migration to better adapt to the cloud environment. It’s a middle ground between lift and shift and a full-scale transformation.
Also known as re-architecting, this strategy involves significant changes to the system’s architecture to fully leverage cloud-native features and capabilities. It is the most complex and potentially the most beneficial approach.
This approach involves replacing the existing ERP system with a cloud-native SaaS solution. It allows companies to use a modern ERP system without maintaining the underlying infrastructure
SAP ERP systems can be deployed in various cloud environments, each offering different levels of control, customisation, and management. Here’s a brief explanation of the different permutations:
Referred to as Grow with SAP S/4 HANA- The SAP S/4HANA Cloud (essential edition) is offered as a public cloud solution. It’s typically multi-tenant, meaning the service provider runs your service in a shared environment. Public clouds are known for their efficiency and affordability.
Referred to as Rise with SAP S/4 HANA- The SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private edition, is a single-tenant environment where the provider runs services in a dedicated environment. It offers more security and control and can be hosted within a company’s own data centre or on IaaS platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, or Alibaba Cloud1.
This approach combines both public and private clouds, allowing businesses to balance the need for control and customisation with the benefits of cloud scalability and efficiency.
In a multi-cloud setup, an organisation uses multiple cloud services from different providers. This can help avoid vendor lock-in and optimise services based on different providers’ strengths. Each of these deployment options has its own set of advantages and considerations, and the choice depends on the organisation’s specific needs, such as security, compliance, scalability, and cost.
As per the 2022 Deloitte US Future of Cloud Survey Report, leading organisations go beyond using cloud to achieve efficiency and agility; they use it to drive innovation.
As per the 2022 Deloitte US Future of Cloud Survey Report, leading organisations go beyond using cloud to achieve efficiency and agility; they use it to drive innovation.
Deloitte and McKinsey often emphasise the importance of user adoption in the successful implementation of enterprise-wide systems. They suggest that without proper user engagement and training, even the most sophisticated systems can fail to deliver the expected business value. This is because effective adoption leads to better utilisation of the system’s capabilities, which in turn drives productivity and efficiency gains.
Conversely, projects that neglect user adoption are more likely to experience challenges, including low user engagement, poor utilisation of system features, and, ultimately, a lower ROI. These projects may also have higher rates of failure or require significant rework, which can be costly.
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