By using IBM Power Virtual Server – the cloud-based version of the IBM Power server platform – used for on-premise ERP, customers can more quickly transform on-premise SAP ERP systems to the cloud, modernize business processes and become more agile.
IBM Power servers are known for their high security, scalability and reliability and are ranked number 1 in availability among SAP-certified infrastructure, designed for fewer disruptions and faster migration, supported by the highly resilient and secured IBM Cloud platform.
IBM completes global SAP S/4HANA
cloud modernization with the help of RISE with SAP
IBM has deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Cloud modernization and managed services projects. In one of the largest and most complex SAP S/4HANA Cloud modernization projects for any SAP customer to date, according to SAP, IBM recently migrated its quote-to-cash and record-to-report processes to RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server.
The IBM project involved more than 150,000 users in 175 countries over 18 months. During that time, it resulted in a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs and related operations by rationalizing the overall server and data footprint and increasing process automation. IBM Consulting led this transformation effort from start to finish, providing the technical services, implementation, and application management expertise required to securely migrate and operate these complex solutions.
“A Milestone in the Partnership with IBM”
“SAP helps organizations perform at their best through cloud-based enterprise applications embedded with the power of SAP Business AI,” commented Thomas Saueressig, member of the board of directors of SAP SE. “This announcement is another milestone in SAP’s long-term partnership with IBM, offering our joint customers a clear path to the cloud designed for faster time to value, increased agility and continuous innovation.”
Customers will also be able to accelerate their transformation with SAP S/4HANA Cloud by working with IBM Consulting or another SAP partner. To provide customers with choice, IBM is also working with other global system integrators and service partners to design, deploy and migrate RISE with SAP projects.
Transformation assistance for IBM clients with RISE for SAP
The two companies, along with an ecosystem of partners, intend to work together to help IBM clients transform through RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server with combined solutions, capabilities and joint efforts to go to market. RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server clients and IBM Business Partners will also have access to a new IBM Transformation Suite for SAP applications to help begin the migration to SAP S/4HANA Cloud and RISE with SAP. It will include a suite of best-in-class software and services for assessing current environments, data migration and automated testing.
RISE with SAP on IBM Power Virtual Server is scheduled to be available in Q2 2025, along with a customized investment program from IBM. Clients can learn more here to start planning for their transformation with assessment and migration services from IBM Consulting and other IBM and SAP Business Partners.
