White Paper Legacy Modernization. Product & Solution. Application Management & Modernization.
|
|
- Lizbeth Wilkins
- 8 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 White Paper Legacy Modernization. Product & Solution Application Management & Modernization.
2
3 Content. 1. Introduction Legacy Modernization Different legacy modernization solutions Comparison of different modernization solutions Additional Information Literature. 10
4
5 1. Introduction. 4 5 According to the Gartner s 2012 CIO Survey, Legacy application modernization, upgrade or replacement is still one of the top IT Technology priorities which CIOs are focusing for 2012 through In 2012, 2,336 CIOs representing more than 35 industries participated in this survey. Legacy modernization comes into play when existing legacy applications have properties which are worth preserving. Most of the legacy systems continue to function reliably, are stable, secure and robust in nature. A long history of system maintenance has resulted in stress-hardened code with multi-faceted test and validation capabilities. Due to these properties, organizations continue to trust legacy systems with the running of their missioncritical applications. However, the same history of maintenance that stress-hardened the applications, makes the system brittle and increasingly resistant to change. Legacy applications also suffer from lack of modularity, poor data abstraction and inadequate data modeling capabilities, since the business processes of these applications are only reflected in the source code. In addition, people responsible for maintaining these applications are fast retiring and the operation costs of legacy systems have increased enormously. Thus, organizations have been forced to step out from the legacy world and explore newer, more flexible and agile alternatives. According to a recent Standish Group survey, 85% of the CIOs surveyed do not see the mainframe playing a central or strategic role in their organizations in 5 years time.
6 2. Legacy Modernization. The different challenges and pain-points which the legacy customers have at the moment can be summed up as follows. 1. Business IT alignment: Today, companies need to quickly add new features to their IT products, merge data processing infrastructures and present information in new ways. But, legacy applications become a bottleneck, since their batch cycles are long, their online transaction processing is slow and web integration with modern platforms is poor. Thus, leading to slower application rollouts and longer time to market. 2. Costs (TCO): A mid-sized mainframe may cost $4 million or more, with large mainframes costing many multiples of this. The annual software license fees and operating costs also typically run in the millions of dollars. Thus, companies are questioning whether the TCO of mainframe really justifies the business utility they offer. 3. Skill shortage: Over the years, the programming languages have become object-oriented in nature. Typical legacy languages have failed to achieve considerable relevance on the newer systems such as Wintel or UNIX, and consequently, they were taken off the study plans of universities and institutions. As a result, the number of programmers with the appropriate knowledge on legacy systems is become increasingly less. 4. Databases: The functions and capabilities provided by traditional legacy files systems and hierarchical databases do not meet the new business requirements. They are complex to maintain since a lot of systems use batch and online macros to facilitate access to these databases. 5. Documentation and processes: Legacy systems developed ten to fifteen years ago, do not possess the level of documentation as modern systems nowadays. Business logic is only known to the experts who were involved in the development of these systems and is often not documented at all. Complex requirements are integrated into the application without documenting the impact on system environment. Thus, it is difficult to plan an easy transition or migration of these systems. 2.1 Different legacy modernization solutions Customers feel locked-in. The legacy ecosystem has changed little in the last 40 years, since it was first introduced by IBM and its peers and designed for business use. Many legacy customers are concerned about their reliance on the IBM mainframe because they feel that they cannot get rid of these complex systems even when they want to and are not aware of the different alternatives available. There are two primary approaches to legacy modernization (Figure 1): Legacy Modernization Solution Tree. Legacy Modernization Complete Replacement Partial Retention Replace by individual software Replace by standard software Rehosting Component Modernization Automated conversion Migrate to SAP landscape Platform shift and version lift Offloading development Manual Rewriting Migrate to the best of breed Improving UI Updating database Fig. 1.
7 6 7 Complete replacement of legacy application Complete replacement of the legacy code can be carried out either by replacing legacy with a standard software or by rewriting the source code manually or automatically. There are a host of standard softwares which can perform common functions such as enterprise resource planning, human resource or customer relationship management available in the market. When organizations use legacy systems to perform such common functions, then they can purchase and customize these standard solutions to meet their vertical business needs. Common examples are SAP, Siebel or open system based software solutions. On the other hand, organizations can also rewrite their mainframe applications in a new language manually or by using converter tools. This rewriting option involve the migration of database and platform along with the application language. Partial retention of legacy application Companies also have the option to retain their legacy code and modernize only part of the architecture or rehost. Companies can opt either for only migrating their database (hierarchical to relational), modernize their user interface or migrate away from the mainframe operating system. The process of migrating away from the mainframe platform but retaining the application is called as rehosting. Under rehosting, the application components are transferred to the new platform such as Wintel using compatible software stack using the Lift and Shift approach. Using this approach, the databases are lifted from z/os based versions to versions which are compatible on the new platform and the platform is shifted from for mainframe to windows or open systems based operating The source code is not altered and the same code is compiled in the new environment after some minor conversions, is tested and the application is deployed. Legacy Migration Alternatives. 2.2 Comparison of different modernization solutions The complete replacement approach do not retain any part of the legacy code and involve complete migration (language, database and platform), they are complex and carry the highest risk of failure. Replicating business logic built up over years, often by people no longer working on the project, leads up to this high investments and long migration durations (Figure 2). These approaches also end up not replicating the business logic and put unique competitive advantage at risk, as the systems are compromised by a one-size-fits-all approach. In these cases, the required functionality may eventually be available but only after significant customization and professional services have been used up. Thus, the Return on Investment (ROI) takes years to come by. Even firms that want to get rid of the legacy code initially begin with rehosting alternative since they are shorter in duration, lower in costs and have smaller associated risks and complexity (Figure 2). The performance efficiency of the existing developers increases remarkably under the rehosting solution. Since, this option provides user friendly and sophisticated code debugging and application analysis functions. But, since legacy developers are very much needed in future mode of operations, the rehosting option does not provide the needed flexibility in terms of the skill set. Automated conversions more often than not result in an ugly looking code, which is difficult to understand and change. The focus of automated conversions is quick, error free compilation of the new code and less attention is paid to match existing business functionality or to develop new one. In addition, automatic conversion process is seldom 100 percent tool-based, as there are always some application components such as low level languages e.g. Assembler which are not supported by the converter tools and have to be written manually. Manually rewriting the source code option provides for higher benefits than automated conversions as the rewritten code matches the business requirements more closely, is easier to maintain and enhance later on. Another benefit for manual rewriting is the reduction in dependency on the legacy developers in the future mode of operations. Duration of migration Migration complexity Investment Resource flexibility Risks Automated conversion Manual conversion Rehosting Replacement by software Component modernization Fig. 2.
8 3. Additional Information. Legacy Modernization is an integral part of T-Systems Application Management and Modernization (AMM) portfolio. T-Systems has a standard methodology for implementing legacy modernization projects which spans over five phases (Figure 3). During the pre-assessment and assessment phases, T-Systems uses its pre-assessment questionnaire and a set of legacy assessment tools to understand the dependencies and rate the complexity of each application. During the define FMO Blueprint phase, the migration roadmap and business case for the project is created. In the last two phases, the project plan is put together and application performance is base-lined to begin with the migration of applications. T-Systems is Deutsche Telekom s corporate customer arm. Using a global infrastructure of data centers and networks, T-Systems operates information and communication technology (ICT) systems for multinational corporations and public sector institutions. With offices in over 20 countries and global delivery capabilities, T-Systems serves companies in all industries from the automotive industry to telecommunications, the financial sector, retail, services, media, energy, and the manufacturing industry all the way to government agencies and the healthcare sector. Approximately 48,200 employees worldwide use their industry expertise and ICT know-how to provide topquality service. T-Systems generated revenue of around EUR 9.2 billion in the 2011 financial year. Legacy Modernization Methodology. Program management Pre-Assessment Assessment Define FMO Blueprint Project Planning Transformation Activities Activities Activities Activities Activities Overview CMO Initial Assessment Business IT Solution Workshop Gather and evaluate req. Business IT Develop specifications Detailed Assessment Design solution architecture Complete Replacement Partial Retention Draft Business Case Analyze dependencies Sequencing of activities Define flagship projects Define timelines Migrate Data, Inventory (Manual/Tool based Enhancement Test and Compare Deployment Tools Tools Tools Tools Tools Initial Assessment Questionnaire Assessment Tools Business Case Estimator PM Book Migration and Enhancement Tools Deliverables Deliverables Deliverables Deliverables Deliverables Legacy Modernization Roadmap Complete Req. Documentation Application Assessment Report FMO Blueprint Future architecture Rough effort estimation (timeline, costs) Project plan Timeline Costs Efforts Milestones Modernized Application in production mode Application documentation Fig. 3.
9 4. Literature. 8 9 Source Document [Jan-Martin, Lowendahl] The Gartner Higher Education CIO Agenda Survey Cut: A Look at Industry Characteristics and Learning Opportunities Mastering, [The Standish Group] IBM Mainframe Modernization Survey, [Dillow David, Regan Kathleen, Pierce Russ, Mainframe Migration Partner Solution Guide, Pradhan Parag, Miller Michael] [Murphy, Phil] Mainframe Migration Panacea Or Pandora s Box? Forrester, April Fig.-Nr. Figure Name Figure 1: Figure 2: Figure 3: Legacy Modernization Solution Tree. Legacy Migration Alternatives. Legacy Modernization Methodology.
10 About the Expert Ankit Gupta is a project manager within the Global Competence Center (GCC) for Application Management & Modernization (AMM). He is part of the AMM Advisory practice and provides consulting for topics such as IT-Strategy, sourcing, operational excellence besides managing global application migration projects. His experience includes, offshore coordination and program management for service management and legacy modernization projects with revenues between 3-5 million and team size between members. He also has been driving the legacy modernization and Application Performance Management (APM) initiatives within the GCC s modernization program. In the last nine months, he has provided technical consulting in modernization topics for multiple RFIs, RFPs and implemented performance solutions for numerous customer service projects. The GCC AMM is a multinational team of more than 30 consultants and project managers who specialize in the implementation of critical application outsourcing projects. Big AMM deals are accompanied from Lead to FMO above all branches, technologies and countries. This Expert Paper is published within the Experts on Application Management & Modernization column. For more information go to:
11
12 Published by: T-Systems International GmbH Hahnstr. 43d Frankfurt am Main Responsible for content: Product Marketing APM August 2012 RecySatin, halbmatt gestrichen weiß Bilderdruck, mindestens aus 80 % Sekundärfasern, Rest aus holzfreien Primärfasern. Kontakt: T-Systems International GmbH Holger Wächtershäuser Market Intelligence Hahnstraße 43d Frankfurt am Main Holger.Waechtershaeuser@t-systems.com T-Systems International GmbH Günter Hüttig ICT Solution Marketing Otto-Röhm-Straße 71c Darmstadt Guenter.Huettig@t-systems.com T-Systems International GmbH Ankit Gupta Global Competence Center Application Management & Modernization Fasanenweg Leinfelden-Echterdingen amm.coe@t-systems.com
White Paper Application Performance Enhancement. Product & Solution. Application Management & Modernization.
White Paper Application Performance Enhancement. Product & Solution Application Management & Modernization. Content. 1. Understanding Performance Enhancement. 5 2. Exploring Performance Enhancement. 6
More informationWhite Paper Human Change Management. Application Management & Modernization. Product & Solution
White Paper Human Change Management. Application Management & Modernization. Product & Solution Content. 1. Introduction. 5 2. Human Change Management. 6 2.1 The Change Story. 7 2.2 Critical Success Factors.
More informationWhite Paper RIGHT SOURCING. Application Management & Modernization
White Paper RIGHT SOURCING Application Management & Modernization PrOduct Product & Solution Content Introduction RIGHT SOURCING Requirements Model Success Factors and Challenges Additional Information
More informationWhite Paper APPLICATION MANAGEMENT. benchmark
White Paper APPLICATION MANAGEMENT AND MODERNIZATION maturity benchmark CONTENT Introduction to IT Benchmarking THE amm maturity benchmark general observations and findings important benchmarks detailed
More informationRealizing the Benefits of Data Modernization
February 2015 Perspective Realizing the Benefits of How to overcome legacy data challenges with innovative technologies and a seamless data modernization roadmap. Companies born into the digital world
More informationBanking Application Modernization and Portfolio Management
Banking Application Modernization and Portfolio Management Key Challenges and Success Factors As part of their long-term strategic plans, banks are seeking to capitalize on their legacy applications. Acquired
More informationReal World Strategies for Migrating and Decommissioning Legacy Applications
Real World Strategies for Migrating and Decommissioning Legacy Applications Final Draft 2014 Sponsored by: Copyright 2014 Contoural, Inc. Introduction Historically, companies have invested millions of
More informationIBM INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (IMS ) MIGRATION AND MODERNIZATION - CONVERSION OF HIERARCHICAL DL/1 STRUCTURES TO RDBMS
IBM INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (IMS ) MIGRATION AND MODERNIZATION - CONVERSION OF HIERARCHICAL DL/1 STRUCTURES TO RDBMS Leverage the technology and operational advantages inherent within the modern
More informationSAP Customer Success Story Professional Services T-Systems. T-Systems: Managing Global Sales with SAP CRM
T-Systems: Managing Global Sales with SAP CRM T-Systems International GmbH Industry Professional services IT service providers Products and Services Full service provider for the operation of information
More informationT-Systems: Operate Complex IT Landscapes Efficiently with SAP Landscape Virtualization Management
2015 SAP SE or an SAP affiliate company. All rights reserved. T-Systems: Operate Complex IT Landscapes Efficiently with SAP Landscape Virtualization Management T-Systems International GmbH Industry Professional
More informationUNLOCKING VALUE IN APPLICATION OUTSOURCING RELATIONSHIPS
2 0 1 2 An Outsourcing Center White Paper UNLOCKING VALUE IN APPLICATION OUTSOURCING RELATIONSHIPS By Patti Putnicki, Business Writer, Outsourcing Center W W W. O U T S O U R C I N G - C E N T E R. C O
More informationModernizing Your IT Systems While Preserving Your Investments & Managing Risk
Modernizing Your IT Systems While Preserving Your Investments & Managing Risk Overview The pace of modernization in Information Technology Systems is quickening. The business, technical and human capital
More informationAgile Cloud-Enabled Services (ACES)
Experience the commitment WHITE PAPER The future of public sector ERP: Agile Cloud-Enabled Services (ACES) The landscape for public sector enterprise resource planning (ERP) system deployments is changing
More informationWorksoft Case Study www.worksoft.com 1
U.S. Federal Government Agency Executive Summary A U.S. Federal Government Agency recently adopted Worksoft Certify to increase efficiency, reduce costs, shorten project timelines, capture institutional
More informationSAP integration and management services
SAP CAPABILITY OVERVIEW UNITING THE ENTERPRISE SAP integration and management services SAP CAPABILITY OVERVIEW The Challenge Making life simpler One of the key reasons that many organisations struggle
More informationApplication retirement: enterprise data management strategies for decommissioning projects
Enterprise Data Management Solutions April 2008 IBM Information Management software Application retirement: enterprise data management strategies for decommissioning projects Page 2 Contents 2 Executive
More informationProven Strategies for Reducing Mainframe Costs by 50 Percent or More. By Sumeet Popli, Deepak Kumar
Proven Strategies for Reducing Mainframe Costs by 50 Percent or More By Sumeet Popli, Deepak Kumar Introduction Mainframes are a common element of today s IT infrastructures, but their closed, inflexible
More informationOutsourcing and Offshoring A Case Study: Zurich Financial Services
Group IT Outsourcing and Offshoring A Case Study: Zurich Financial Services Sechster Schweizer Ökonomentag Michael Paravicini Chief Information Technology Officer Zurich, 4 March, 2005 Agenda 1. Zurich
More informationImageMaster. ECM Solutions.
Contact: T-Systems Enterprise Services GmbH Fasanenweg 5 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen Germany Phone: +49 711 972 47779 e-mail: imagemaster@t-systems.com www.t-systems.de/imagemaster ImageMaster. ECM Solutions.
More informationAerospace Supply Chain Engineering Enablement
Aerospace Supply Chain Engineering Enablement Design Authority through Integrated Collaboration Martin Frenzel T-Systems International GPDIS_2013.ppt 1 Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 T-SYSTEMS PLM COLLABORATION WHAT
More informationApplication Services Portfolio
Application Services Portfolio Overview Injazat Application Services offer end-to-end solutions that align Enterprises business objectives with their IT goals. Our solutions focus on implementing, building
More informationvision realize your software-defined with the Digital Data Center from Atos Whitepaper
realize your software-defined vision with the Digital Data Center from Atos Whitepaper Revolutionize agility and flexibility. Accelerate time to market. Mitigate risk without inhibiting innovation. Reduce
More informationGlobal Technology Service Provider Deploys Operating System and Expands
Windows 7 Customer Solution Case Study Global Technology Service Provider Deploys Operating System and Expands Overview Country or Region: Germany Industry: Professional services Customer Profile Based
More informationWe are live on KFS Now What? Sameer Arora Director Strategic Initiatives, Syntel
We are live on KFS Now What? Sameer Arora Director Strategic Initiatives, Syntel Agenda Introduction Application Management Testing Kuali Financial System (KFS) using itap Syntel Fast Facts 2 Agenda Introduction
More informationPA Treasury Department Mainframe Modernization to Windows Pennsylvania Treasury Department Bureau of Information Technology Solutions
PA Treasury Department Mainframe Modernization to Windows Pennsylvania Treasury Department Bureau of Information Technology Solutions Nomination Category: IMPROVING STATE OPERATIONS Nominated by Denise
More informationSolution & Service Portfolio for the Telco Market.
Telecommunications Billing Solution & Service Portfolio for the Telco Market. Billing. Business flexibility Solution & Service Portfolio for the Telco Market. T-Systems. T-Systems is a one-stop information
More informationCA Chorus Helps Reduce Costs, Improve Productivity and Assist With Mainframe Skills Retention
ROI BUSINESS USE CASE FEBRUARY 2015 CA Chorus Helps Reduce Costs, Improve Productivity and Assist With Mainframe Skills Retention 95% of our customers recognized and confirmed the skills problem in their
More informationEscaping the mainframe trap
Escaping the mainframe trap EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mainframe environments have historically been the natural choice to run mission-critical business applications. However, as businesses plan their IT strategies
More informationView Point. Lifting the Fog on Cloud
View Point Lifting the Fog on Cloud There s a massive Cloud build-up on the horizon and the forecast promises a rain of benefits for the enterprise. Cloud is no more a buzzword. The enabling power of the
More informationSoftware Defined Hybrid IT. Execute your 2020 plan
Software Defined Hybrid IT Execute your 2020 plan Disruptive Change Changing IT Service Delivery Cloud Computing Social Computing Big Data Mobility Cyber Security 2015 Unisys Corporation. All rights reserved.
More informationMicro Focus Mainframe Solutions There s a future in the present
Micro Focus Mainframe Solutions There s a future in the present Kevin Brearley Micro Focus (August 6th 2012 ) > Micro Focus Mainframe Solution Modernization A key strategic direction COST QUALITY RISK
More informationT-SYSTEMS Cloud STORY
Michael Moritz Lead Enterprise Architect Cloud Computing Cloud & Partner Sales - CTO Office T-Systems International GmbH Agenda Cloud Challenges T-Systems Cloud Strategy 2 Agenda Cloud Challenges T-Systems
More informationCore Banking Transformation using Oracle FLEXCUBE
in collaboration with Core Banking Transformation using Oracle FLEXCUBE Unlocking the power of FLEXCUBE with Capgemini Moving towards a packaged system transformation program Capgemini is an Oracle Diamond
More informationMainframe Modernization: When Migration Is the Answer
Research Publication Date: 8 January 2010 ID Number: G00171622 Mainframe Modernization: When Migration Is the Answer Dale Vecchio Mainframe migrations can be executed in a number of ways. Which choice
More informationProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM) Service Providers. On Leading PLM Solutions
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Service Providers On Leading PLM Solutions Domain, Technology & Product Specific PLM Consulting Group Your Preferred Technology Consulting Partner Value Proposition One
More information5 questions every customer asks about CA Services?
Product or Service what are headline here 5 questions every customer asks about CA Services? agility made possible question 1 why should we use CA Services? answer Meet the CA Services experts on LinkedIn
More information5 Key Ways Cloud-Based Project Portfolio Management & Application Portfolio Management Solutions Make IT More Strategic & Cost Effective
5 Key Ways Cloud-Based Project Portfolio Management & Application Portfolio Management Solutions Make IT More Strategic & Cost Effective Cloud Solutions for IT Management About Innotas: Innotas provides
More informationGlobal Consulting Services Overview. Peter Fischer Manager, Global Consulting May 5, 2011
Global Consulting Services Overview Peter Fischer Manager, Global Consulting May 5, 2011 Overview Global Consulting Services at-a-glance Why Global Consulting Services Brief overview of current engagements
More informationMary E. Shacklett President Transworld Data
Transworld Data Mary E. Shacklett President Transworld Data For twenty-five years, Transworld Data has performed technology analytics, market research and IT consulting on every world continent, including
More informationModernize your applications using Cloud technologies
Copyright 2013 Fujitsu Modernize your applications using Cloud technologies Esa Aho Head of Offerings and Presales Nordic Business and Application Services Fujitsu Global Legacy Modernization Introducing
More informationLegacy Modernization Modernize and Monetize
June 2012 Legacy Modernization Modernize and Monetize 2 Contents ABSTRACT 2 LEGACY SYSTEM 3 DRIVERS FOR LEGACY MODERNIZATION 3 MARKET OVERVIEW 4 HCL LEGACY MODERNIZATION 5 ABOUT HCL 9 ABSTRACT According
More information5 Key Ways Web-Based Project Portfolio Management & Application Portfolio Management Solutions Make IT More Strategic & Cost Effective
5 Key Ways Web-Based Project Portfolio Management & Application Portfolio Management Solutions Make IT More Strategic & Cost Effective Cloud Solutions for IT Management About Innotas: Innotas provides
More informationAbstract. SAP Upgrade Testing : In A Nutshell Page 2 of 15
contents A U T H O R : S n e h a l W a d g a o n k a r, N a c h i k e t R o k a d e, C h e t a n J a d h a v SAP Upgrade Testing: In A Nutshell Abstract... 2 Introduction... 3 Why SAP Upgrade?... 3 SAP
More informationExplosive Growth Is No Accident: Driving Digital Transformation in the Insurance Industry
Explosive Growth Is No Accident: Driving Digital Transformation in the Insurance Industry By Mike Sarantopoulos, SVP, Insurance Practice, NTT DATA, Inc. and David Liliedahl, VP, Life & Annuity Portfolio,
More informationHow to leverage SAP HANA for fast ROI and business advantage 5 STEPS. to success. with SAP HANA. Unleashing the value of HANA
How to leverage SAP HANA for fast ROI and business advantage 5 STEPS to success with SAP HANA Unleashing the value of HANA 5 steps to success with SAP HANA How to leverage SAP HANA for fast ROI and business
More informationApplication Outsourcing: The management challenge
White Paper Application Outsourcing: The management challenge Embedding software quality management for mutual benefit Many large organizations that rely on mainframe applications outsource the management
More informationOracle Data Centre Rationalisation
Ian Gardner - Oracle Applications Architect 2012-06-13 Oracle Data Centre Rationalisation A Practical View Ian.Gardner@uk.ibm.com Tel. 07740 923060 2012 IBM Corporation Why perform Oracle Data Centre Rationalisations...
More informationTechnology. Accenture Data Center Services
Technology Accenture Data Center Services 2 Accenture employs marketleading technologies and processes to help clients design, implement and manage data center solutions that align to business priorities,
More informationDon t Go In Blind: Navigating the Journey to the Cloud. agility made possible
Don t Go In Blind: Navigating the Journey to the Cloud agility made possible Introduction The business world has changed. The time for speculating about how growing market forces, such as an unpredictable
More informationMODERNIZING IT PLATFORMS SUCCESSFULLY HOW PLATFORM RENEWAL PROJECTS CREATE VALUE
MODERNIZING IT PLATFORMS SUCCESSFULLY HOW PLATFORM RENEWAL PROJECTS CREATE VALUE INTRODUCTION The machinery and plant engineering industry is under pressure to transform. Globalization, new competitors,
More informationThe State of IT Transformation for Healthcare
The State of IT Transformation for Healthcare An Analysis by EMC and VMware EMC and VMware are helping IT groups at healthcare organizations transform to business-focused service providers. The State of
More informationWhite Paper Software Quality Management
White Paper What is it and how can it be achieved? Successfully driving business value from software quality management is imperative for many large organizations today. Historically, many Quality Assurance
More informationThe Customizable Cloud. How the Cloud Provides the More Flexible Alternative to Legacy ERP Platforms
How the Cloud Provides the More Flexible Alternative to Legacy ERP Platforms Executive Summary For years, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications have been instrumental in integrating business
More informationGlobal Material Master Data Management at Merck
CAMELOT ITLAB Customer success story _Technologies _Products & Solutions _SAP Applications Global Material Master Data Management at Merck Combining innovative solutions with a collaborative approach Merck
More informationStrategic Briefing Data Center Management & Automation
Strategic Briefing Data Center & Automation Contents Why is Data Center & Automation (DCMA) so important? 2 The Solution Pathway: Data Center and Automation 2 Identifying and Addressing the Challenges
More informationlegacy. modernized Modernizing to the Microsoft Application Platform: a vehicle for success
legacy. modernized Modernizing to the Microsoft Application Platform: a vehicle for success The need to cut costs while keeping up with change constantly challenges all companies, but these challenges
More informationHow To Implement An Enterprise Resource Planning Program
ERP Implementation Program Key phases of ERP implementation: Analysis of the company existing or designing new business process descriptions Inventory of the company s existing formal workflows or designing
More informationEvolution of Meter Data Management
Evolution of Meter Data Management April, 2015 Agenda Global Deployment of Smart Meters MDM Revenue Forecasts How intelligent are Current Smart Meter Deployments? Evolution of Meter Data Management Competitive
More informationApplying Cloud Computing: An Executive Workshop
Applying Cloud Computing: An Executive Workshop March 11, 2013 Joseph Pucciarelli VP & IT Executive Advisor The 3 rd Platform Shift: From IT Productivity to Business Productivity Innovation Information
More informationABeam CRM Breeze A smooth change of course with noticeable success!
ABeam CRM Breeze A smooth change of course with noticeable success! feat. CRM is getting simple! And more efficient. And cheaper. ABeam Consulting and salesforce.com deliver customized, web-based CRM solutions
More informationThe facility in a converged infrastructure Michalis Kefalakis HP Data Centre Facilities Strategy Lead EMEA
The facility in a converged infrastructure Michalis Kefalakis HP Data Centre Facilities Strategy Lead EMEA Agenda Introduction A typical data centre facility program A converged approach The data centre
More informationVCE BUSINESS UPDATE AND OVERVIEW
VCE BUSINESS UPDATE AND OVERVIEW October, 2014 BUSINESS UPDATE VCE is a privately held company funded by Cisco, EMC, VMware, and Intel 2000+ employees globally, with manufacturing operations in the US
More informationThe Journey to High Performance. Transforming Accenture s IT Services
The Journey to High Performance Transforming Accenture s IT Services Like many of the clients it serves, Accenture's internal information technology (IT) function supports a large, global workforce, with
More informationSafeNet Licensing Solution Design Workshop
Software Licensing Workshop: Strategy Design & Architecture Development Service Brief Benefits Expedite the license planning and design process: by taking advantage of SafeNet s license consulting expertise
More informationFTA Technology 2009 IT Modernization and Business Rules Extraction
FTA Technology 2009 IT Modernization and Business Rules Extraction August 5th, 2009 _experience the commitment TM Agenda IT Modernization Business Rules Extraction Automation Tools for BRE BRE Cost and
More informationCONSULTANTS TO THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IT DEVELOPMENT QA TESTING CEDERIGHT REINSURANCE STAFF AUGMENTATION
CONSULTANTS TO THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IT DEVELOPMENT QA TESTING CEDERIGHT REINSURANCE STAFF AUGMENTATION S I M P L I F Y I N G W H AT M AT T E R S 2 OUR EXPERTISE 01 02 03 04 IT Development QA Testing
More informationConcepts in Enterprise Resource Planning
Concepts in Enterprise Resource Planning Third Edition Chapter Seven Process Modeling, Process Improvement and ERP Implementation Objectives After completing this chapter, you will be able to: Use basic
More informationMODSYS INTERNATIONAL LTD
MODSYS INTERNATIONAL LTD FORM 6-K (Report of Foreign Issuer) Filed 02/07/13 for the Period Ending 02/07/13 Address 600 UNIVERSITY STREET, SUITE 2409 SEATTLE, WA 98101 Telephone 206-395-4152 CIK 0001029581
More informationMeeting the challenge of software quality and maximizing return on investment Performance driven. Quality assured.
Testing Services Meeting the challenge of software quality and maximizing return on investment Performance driven. Quality assured. Introduction Today, insightful IT departments understand that software
More informationCloud Sourcing G-Cloud 5 Framework
Cloud Sourcing G-Cloud 5 Framework Cloud Sourcing Service Definition Document April 2014 Warnford Court, 29 Throgmorton Street, London, EC2N 2AT T: +44 20 7947 4176 Table of contents 1 Cloud Sourcing 3
More informationData Center is the Foundation of Carrier ICT Transformation. The challenges of building a service driven data center
P a g e 1 Data Center is the Foundation of Carrier ICT Transformation As we transform into the digital economy, the role of the Data Center has evolved from just being a container holding its individual
More informationNavigating the Road to Growth and Success
IBM Global Business Services Navigating the Road to Growth and Success Bringing innovation and affordable solutions to the midmarket Midsize Business Table of contents Defining the midmarket........................................................................
More informationCloud Business Case G-Cloud 5 Framework
Cloud Business Case G-Cloud 5 Framework Cloud Business Case Service Definition Document April 2014 Warnford Court, 29 Throgmorton Street, London, EC2N 2AT T: +44 20 7947 4176 Table of contents 1 Cloud
More informationModule Three. Connected CRM Enterprise Transformation
Module Three Connected CRM Enterprise Transformation 1 Any organization can become more customer focused. It s just harder sometimes Product-centric P&L/Decision Segment-centric P&L/Decision Channel-centric
More informationHP CLOUDSYSTEM. A single platform for private, public, and hybrid clouds. Simply the most complete cloud system for enterprises and service providers
HP CLOUDSYSTEM A single platform for private, public, and hybrid clouds Simply the most complete cloud system for enterprises and service providers Solution brief It s a fact of life: cloud computing is
More informationApplication Modernization: Do Service Providers Play Variations on the Same Tune? (Excerpt from IDC #210518)
EXCERPT Application Modernization: Do Service Providers Play Variations on the Same Tune? (Excerpt from IDC #210518) Rona Shuchat Marianne Hedin IN THIS EXCERPT Global Headquarters: 5 Speen Street Framingham,
More informationA Whole New World. Big Data Technologies Big Discovery Big Insights Endless Possibilities
A Whole New World Big Data Technologies Big Discovery Big Insights Endless Possibilities Dr. Phil Shelley Query Execution Time Why Big Data Technology? Days EDW Hours Hadoop Minutes Presto Seconds Milliseconds
More informationLeverage SWIFT methodology for results-driven Oracle Fusion CRM
Leverage SWIFT methodology for results-driven Oracle Fusion CRM Oracle Fusion Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has the potential to revolutionize CRM. Choosing Capgemini as your partner will ensure
More informationProcess-Driven IT Modernization Strategy. Tim Ward tim.ward@softwareag.com
Process-Driven IT Modernization Strategy Tim Ward tim.ward@softwareag.com The Value of the Process Business Process is driving modernization activities, not the other way around it is about the most bang
More informationStrategies for modernizing VSAM-reliant CICS applications
Strategies for modernizing VSAM-reliant CICS applications A white paper from: CICS is a registered trademark of International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation in the United States, other countries,
More informationSolution & Service Portfolio for the Telco Market.
Telecommunications IP-Based Communications Solution & Service Portfolio for the Telco Market. IP-Based Communications. Business flexibility!" ==Systems=== Solution & Service Portfolio for the Telco Market.
More informationLegacy System: Migration Strategy
Legacy System: Migration Strategy Ashok RB Samuel About Technowave, Inc. Technowave is a strategic and technical consulting group focused on bringing processes and technology into line with organizational
More informationApplications Modernization
Business white paper Applications Modernization Adapting and embracing change to drive financial and service efficiencies Business white paper Applications Modernization Table of contents 1 Getting started
More informationCloud vision and capabilities
Nov 7, 2012 Cloud vision and capabilities - N-Cloud framework - Introduction Marv Mouchawar President, Cloud Services NTT DATA Inc Kazuhiro Gomi President & CEO NTT America Steve Nola CEO, Cloud Solutions
More informationAt the Heart of Connected Manufacturing
www.niit-tech.com At the Heart of Connected Manufacturing Transforming Manufacturing Operations to Drive Agility and Profitability The success of the new manufacturing network hinges on the agility of
More informationStrategy for Application Modernization A Summa White Paper
Strategy for Application Modernization A Summa White Paper Summa 925 Liberty Avenue, 6 th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (p) 412.258.3300 (f) 412.258.3299 www.summa tech.com Why Modernize? My customers want
More informationAccelerated IT. Jeroen Tas, CIO Royal Philips Electronics
1 Accelerated IT Jeroen Tas, CIO Royal Philips Electronics Agenda Why are we transforming What are we doing What is different now How are we going to achieve it Where are we heading Key takeaways 2 Why
More informationUniversity of Kentucky Leveraging SAP HANA to Lead the Way in Use of Analytics in Higher Education
IDC ExpertROI SPOTLIGHT University of Kentucky Leveraging SAP HANA to Lead the Way in Use of Analytics in Higher Education Sponsored by: SAP Matthew Marden April 2014 Randy Perry Overview Founded in 1865
More informationAccelerate the journey to your Cloud
Accelerate the journey to your Cloud Atos, EMC and VMware strategic alliance Presentation - February 15 th, 2012 Copyright 2011 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. 1 Our clients are facing 3 new key
More informationwhite paper Use knowledge to drive mainframe innovation and growth Truly understand your mainframe environment before you improve it
white paper Use knowledge to drive mainframe innovation and growth Truly understand your mainframe environment before you improve it INTRODUCTION Business isn t static and neither are the business applications
More informationStrategic Realignment of Software AG. Press Conference 5 th December 2003
Strategic Realignment of Software AG Press Conference 5 th December 2003 Strategic Realignment Focus Core competencies (Enterprise Transaction Systems and XMLbased Integration) No venture into the software
More informationA discussion of information integration solutions November 2005. Deploying a Center of Excellence for data integration.
A discussion of information integration solutions November 2005 Deploying a Center of Excellence for data integration. Page 1 Contents Summary This paper describes: 1 Summary 1 Introduction 2 Mastering
More informationWhite Paper: Modernize Your Legacy Systems AND Cut Costs?
White Paper: Modernize Your Legacy Systems AND Cut Costs? Time for a Status Check Today s businesses are challenged to stay ahead of the competition and innovations must be better, faster and more cost
More informationadministrative system with Microsoft Active Directory directory service.
Microsoft Windows Server SystemTM Customer Solution Case study Faster Access to Identity Data and Self-Service Administration Reduces Costs and Improves Productivity The Microsoft solution implemented
More informationOperational Excellence. Integrity management. Cost management. Profitability management. Knowledge management. Plan & Strategy EAM LIFE CYCLE
Industry specific EAM problem Asset intensive Companies, whether in the Downstream or Upstream business, are under ever increasing pressure to optimize the Life Cycle Performance of their asset base in
More informationMAINFRAME REHOSTING SOLUTION FOR LEGACY ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS
MAINFRAME REHOSTING SOLUTION FOR LEGACY ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS KEY BENEFITS BENEFITS Reduce TCO. Improve business agility. Modernize applications. Preserve legacy logic and business SLAs. Minimize mainframe
More informationsystems WHITE PAPER Automating Continuous Integration over Complex IT Infrastructure www.qualisystems.com
WHITE PAPER Automating Continuous Integration over Complex IT Infrastructure www.quali.com Introduction purpose of The Continuous Integration (CI) is to avoid a long, painful, waterfall integration process
More informationPoint of Sale - Bridge Your professional POS SAP Add-on
The POS Bridge is a SAP Add-on software designed to simplify the integration of SAP with a POS software. It provides a high quality interface with advanced tools by delivering operational intelligence
More informationThe challenges of using mainframes
The challenges of using mainframes Racepoint Micro Focus Mainframe research results February 2014 1 Demographics 590 senior IT decision-makers in organisations with mainframes in their infrastructure were
More information