IT IS WORTH TAKING A SIMPLE APPROACH AND NOT GETTING LOST IN ENDLESS CONCEPTUAL LOOPS .
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How does adesso ’ s experience in the energy sector , such as your work with Uniper , influence your approach to SAP transformations for UK organisations in other industries ?
For regulated sectors ( such as electricity and gas ), brownfield conversion is not possible due to downtime and the introduction of the SAP MaCo cloud . However , for non-regulated sectors , or in other countries with different regulatory requirements , this is a valid approach ! The experience we have gained is valuable and helps us to offer successful and efficient transformations in the energy sector or other industries in the UK .
Given the challenges faced during the Uniper project , particularly around system integration and database migration , how does adesso ensure a smooth and seamless transition for its clients ?
Through our wide experience in S / 4HANA transformations and standardised project management approaches , we can ensure a successful transformation for brownfield , shell conversion and greenfield approach . In the case of the conversion at Uniper Heat , we used SAP standard tools and successfully transformed to S / 4HANA Utilities using SUM DMO .
What do you see as the most critical factors in achieving cloud maturity for organisations like Uniper , and how can UK businesses benefit from similar modernisation efforts ? benefit from similar modernisation efforts by gaining increased agility , efficiency and innovation through
cloud technologies . To achieve cloud maturity , organisations should implement a phased approach that includes assessing current capabilities , setting measurable goals , and continuously evaluating and optimising cloud services to align with evolving business needs .
Thanks to an efficient and effective brownfield conversion , the technical conditions for a switch to cloud products can be ensured quickly . When the end of maintenance and other factors no longer create pressure , the organisation can focus on these issues and map and implement them in long-term IT strategies .
How does adesso plan to leverage its experience with Uniper Wärme to support other companies in addressing the evolving demands of the energy sector ?
The key factors for achieving cloud maturity include a clear strategic vision , strong governance and investment in employee training . UK businesses can
IT IS WORTH TAKING A SIMPLE APPROACH AND NOT GETTING LOST IN ENDLESS CONCEPTUAL LOOPS .
Uniper Heat is not the only project that adesso is carrying out for its customers in the energy sector . Experience from a wide range of projects with different scopes , motivations and goals is taken into account when consulting our customers . Thanks to our experience , we know where the SAP standard and thus low-maintenance functionalities are sufficient for the growing requirements of the energy market and where they are not .
In addition , we know where targeted extensions and third-party solutions can be efficiently integrated and where it is better to rely on a custom solution . This diverse experience helps us to support other companies in dealing with the changing requirements in the energy sector . p
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