The transition of enterprise apps to the cloud model has moved from an ‘if‘ question to a ‘how’ question—how to do it quickly and expertly? ERP software leaders such as Oracle and SAP are squarely focused on giving customers the right product and service mix for their cloud transitions and for their digital business transformations.

1. Accelerated Change: Getting Faster at
Implementing Enterprise Systems
PERSPECTIVES VOLUME 8
Sunder Singh
Global Head, Oracle Practice, Consulting and Enterprise Solutions
Akhilesh Tiwari
Global Head, SAP Practice, Consulting and Enterprise Solutions
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2. Moving to the Cloud
More and more enterprise apps
are moving to the cloud
Business model changes,
product innovations, and
customer service improvements
have to happen quickly
Fast, effective migration to the
cloud has become integral to
business success

3. Competing in a Digital World
Businesses want more from their ERP systems
Flexibility, enabled by cloud services, speeds up
time-to-market for new products and services
Real-time data shared throughout the organization can
help make better decisions, faster

4. Keys to Successful Cloud Transition
1. Design your cloud
environment
2. Use the cloud to
standardize
3. Migrate to the cloud
successfully
4. Make way for iteration

5. 1. Design Your Cloud Environment
Devise a plan to implement
cloud-based enterprise systems
quickly
Combine on-premise ERPs and
cloud tools to create
customized hybrid solutions
Choose between public and private
cloud models, and work with ERP
providers to customize their products

6. 2. Use The Cloud To Standardize
In the cloud world, everything
is product-led
Cloud tools can standardize business
processes, and create a centralized
system for mapping product visibility
and customer journeys

7. 3. Migrate Data Efficiently
Synchronize data migration with
on-premises tool for speedy transitions
Merge existing data into a cloud model
with meticulous planning
Identify opportunities to speed up
repetitive tasks

8. 4. Make Way For Iteration
Use elements of the agile
development approach; iteration is
central to the agile approach
An iterative approach allows
development teams to adjust
rapidly to changes
Visualization technology can help
companies test assumptions about
ERP implementations

9. Get Over Speed Bumps
Make user experience
a priority
Create a clear roadmap
focusing on one part of
the business; TD Bank,
for example, zeroed in
on inefficient HR
processes first
Understand the potential
for cultural upheaval and
lead change management
Avoid customizing
unnecessarily

10. Use Analytics To Bridge Gaps
Combine mobility and
analytics with cloud
transitions early on
Use data analytics tools
to solve functional gaps
between on-premises
and cloud ERP tools
Stay ruthlessly focused
on digital business goals

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