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Ep#221 SAP ECC End of Support 2027: Are You Ready? The Massive Impact on End Users


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In this episode from AWS re:Invent 2024, Jon Myer sits down with Christopher from EPI-USE Services for AWS to discuss the critical SAP ECC end-of-support deadline in 2027 and end-of-life in 2030. Learn about the challenges organizations face in migrating to S/4HANA, the complexity of cloud transitions, and why this isn't just another lift-and-shift project. Christopher shares invaluable insights on preparing for this major transformation and why starting early is crucial.

Key Takeaways:
๐Ÿšจ SAP ECC support ends 2027, EOL 2030
๐Ÿ”„ Not just a simple lift-and-shift migration
๐Ÿ’ก Most migrations require 3-5 year timeline
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Cloud skills transformation needed
๐Ÿ’ฐ Business case goes beyond technology
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Pre-flight assessment is crucial
๐ŸŒ AI requires cloud infrastructure
โšก Resource scarcity as deadline nears
Timeline:
0:00 - Introduction and deadlines
0:25 - EPI-USE's role in migrations
1:49 - Migration complexity explained
3:19 - AI integration challenges
4:33 - Upgrade considerations
6:02 - Skill set challenges
7:32 - Cloud transformation impact
9:16 - Cost implications
10:32 - Business process changes
13:33 - Alternative approaches
15:00 - Resource availability concerns
17:29 - Building the business case
20:30 - Industry-specific challenges
22:55 - How to get started
24:21 - Closing thoughts
24:33 - Wrap-up
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