Inside IBM’s Hybrid Cloud & AI Powered Evolution The SAP S4/HANA Journey Part 2

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The episode discusses IBM's transformation journey with SAP S/4HANA, focusing on migration strategies and lessons learned.

In Part 2 of the latest Let’s Talk Cloud ERP podcast, host Jennifer Frank McGrory continues her chat with Bill Piotrowski and Chris Perry of IBM about IBM’s ambitious transformation journey as it modernizes its global operations with SAP S/4HANA. Over 18 months, IBM executed a complex migration using an innovative Rapid Discovery approach, combining selective data migration, automation, and AI-driven tools to streamline the process. Led by IBM Consulting, the transition leveraged SNP’s Bluefield methodology, Smart Shift automation for code remediation, and Tricentis for rigorous testing. IBM also partnered with SAP Rise and IBM Power VS Cloud to ensure a scalable and high-performance infrastructure. The discussion highlights the importance of execution rigor, including multiple mock migrations and test cycles to mitigate risks. Listeners will gain valuable insights into key lessons learned, including the need for a clear business-aligned strategy, automation-driven efficiencies, and strong partnerships. The episode serves as a guide for enterprises looking to modernize their IT landscapes, demonstrating how hybrid cloud, AI, and automation can accelerate transformation. Whether…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Frank McGrory

Guests: Bill Piotrowski, Chris Perry

Topics covered

• IBM's transformation journey
• SAP S/4HANA migration
• hybrid cloud
• AI-driven tools
• automation
• digital transformation

Keywords

• IBM
• SAP S/4HANA
• migration
• hybrid cloud
• AI
• automation
• digital transformation
• SNP
• Tricentis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IBM, SAP, SNP, Tricentis, IBM Consulting, SAP Rise, IBM Power VS Cloud

Products: SAP S/4HANA

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