A top car maker with an on-premises ECC configuration wanted to update their IT environment and increase operational efficiency while lowering capital costs. The customer chose RiseAscend Technologies to guide their migration to SAP S/4HANA on Google Cloud because they needed greater system integration, enhanced reporting, and a more scalable infrastructure.
Business Challenges:
- High capital and maintenance expenses due to legacy infrastructure
- Integration gaps with third-party apps (e.g., ClearTax, invoicing)
- Integration gaps with third-party apps (e.g., ClearTax, invoicing)
- Poor visibility in reporting and slow decision cycles
Client Type: Automotive Manufacturer
Technologies Used: SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA, SUSE Linux
RiseAscend Suggestions:
The client’s existing ECC setup posed infrastructure and performance limitations while preventing real-time insights across production, logistics, and finance. RiseAscend recommended a structured Rise with SAP migration bundled with Google Cloud deployment. This allowed the client to modernize its architecture, enable seamless third-party integrations, and reduce infrastructure costs through a CAPEX-to-OPEX shift—all while improving reporting speed and operational reliability.
Solution Provided:
RiseAscend migrated the client’s ECC 3-tier landscape to SAP S/4HANA using SUM DMO (Database Migration Option), with:
- Migration to a Rise with SAP bundle on Google Cloud
- Architecture redesign with 3-tier landscape
- OS-level conversion to Samba/CIFS to resolve file system issues
- Pre-migration dry runs to minimize downtime risks
Outcome:
- Reduced infrastructure costs with CAPEX to OPEX transition
- Seamless third-party integrations
- Faster processing and enhanced reporting across functions
