Say goodbye to ERP guesswork forever 

Is your business ready to take the leap to SAP S/4HANA and put an end to the challenges of legacy systems? Many ERP implementations fail due to misaligned strategies, unforeseen gaps, or unclear project scopes. Our Wayfinder Assessment eliminates the guesswork by providing a clear scorecard that shows how your priorities and goals align with your migration strategy. Mitigate risk and maximize your ERP ROI by starting your path to SAP S/4HANA on the right foot.

Our carefully selected transition paths, such as Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition, ensure a tailored, strategic approach for your ERP transformation - build a foundation for resiliency and lasting success.  

The Wayfinder Assessment is a 5-10 minute digital survey that gathers critical information about your business and applies insights drawn from hundreds of successful SAP S/4HANA implementations. Each question is designed to show you how your goals and priorities map to each migration strategy.


Learn more about the Wayfinder Assessment

The clock is ticking on SAP ECC support

SAP has officially announced the end of mainstream support for SAP ECC at the end of 2027. The transition to SAP S/4HANA is no longer a future consideration and with each passing day, the urgency grows louder. 

Here’s the good news. SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a solution built to last. The beauty of the SAP landscape is that once you have your core ERP system, you can increase the functionality over time with modular deployments to accommodate your specific needs and priorities.

Then, as industry or market dynamics shift, you can choose each new element based on customer need, differentiation, value realization and targeted ROI. Capital gains are then maximized because this stairstep approach allows you to keep an eye on both your present and future needs. And, just as important, your plan can evolve over time as situations continue to shift.

Think of it this way:

  • Outdated Systems, Outperformed – Businesses transitioning to SAP S/4HANA gain access to real-time analytics and advanced automation, leaving outdated systems unable to compete.
  • Scalable Growth, Simplified – SAP S/4HANA’s flexible, cloud-based solution grows with you, unlike legacy systems that block expansion. Legacy systems cost more than you think.
  • Built for Agility – Digital transformation demands adaptability. SAP S/4HANA empowers businesses to pivot, innovate, and thrive with ease in dynamic markets.

 

Best practices for SAP S/4HANA upgrades

Greenfield pathway

Ideal for companies seeking complete process re-engineering and opportunities to implement new technologies without legacy constraints.


For businesses ready to leave behind their SAP ECC legacy processes and data, our Greenfield pathway provides a clean slate to create a modern, agile ERP system tailored to current demands. 

The benefits include:

  • Increased flexibility and innovation
  • Fresh start to establish new organizational structure
  • Create new or harmonize processes across entities
  • Initial data load – data migration
  • Phased move, no big bang


Get the Greenfield insights


Brownfield pathway

Perfect for organizations looking to maintain historical data while transitioning with minimal disruption.

 

This is also a way to preserve investments and customizations while upgrading your business's ERP. Our Brownfield pathway ensures minimal disruption — perfect for maintaining continuity and reducing downtime. 

 

The benefits include:

 

  • Fast move in 22+ weeks
  • Keeping your structure and processes reduces risk
  • Shorter timeline uses a big bang implementation approach
  • Limited business involvement, low change management and less training

Get the Brownfield insights
Selective Data Transition pathway

Selective Data Transition balances between Greenfield and Brownfield pathways, otherwise known as a hybrid approach, allowing for process re-engineering, changes during conversion, and data selection. At the same time, you can migrate the most critical data and processes, streamlining operations while eliminating obsolete legacy systems.

 

NTT DATA Business Solutions works with our partner, Natuvion, to provide a highly automated, fast and flexible migration to SAP S/4HANA and accommodate organizational and data transformation needs.  

 

The benefits include:

 

  • Medium-length timeline
  • Phased move, no big bang or disruption for your daily business
  • Low maintenance and low hardware costs
  • Optimized system landscape (all-in-one)

Get the Selective Data Transition insights

Why partner with NTT DATA Business Solutions?
Because we deliver.

As a Platinum Partner of SAP with 35+ years of experience, we bring unparalleled expertise and authority to every SAP project across various industries. This isn’t our first transformation rodeo — it's what we do best. 

While others may overpromise and underdeliver, our team of experts are focused to ensure your investment in SAP S/4HANA not only aligns with your ERP goals, but also drives sustainable growth and innovation. Stop wasting time with legacy systems and place your trust in NTT DATA Business Solutions for your transition to SAP S/4HANA.

Take the Next Step Toward Building Lasting Success

Leave your legacy systems behind and transition your business to SAP S/4HANA with confidence and clarity. This isn’t just an upgrade — it’s the foundation for longevity. 

Take your Wayfinder Assessment now