Companies undergoing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or corporate restructuring often face the difficult task of separating their IT systems. In our previous blog posts, we’ve talked about the key challenges of SAP ERP system separation, as well as carve-out best practices.  This is where the SNP Group, Kyano, and the Bluefield™ methodology come into play. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of using these powerful tools and methodologies for successful carve-out projects.

Expertise and experience

SNP has extensive experience in IT system transformations, including complex carve-outs and divestitures. Our deep understanding of SAP ERP systems and their intricacies allows us to handle the complexities involved in separating these systems effectively. With a proven track record of successful projects across various industries, the SNP Group is a trusted partner for IT system separations.

Specialized tools: Kyano

Kyano is SNP's innovative data transformation platform that facilitates the analysis, planning, and execution of carve-out projects. The software platform offers several key benefits:

• Comprehensive analysis: Kyano provides a detailed overview of the SAP landscape, identifying the data footprint and distribution across modules and where key domains such as organizational units fit in. This helps in planning the carve-out process with precision.
• Automated data transformation: The platform leverages advanced automation to accelerate and secure tedious data migration and transformation processes. By minimizing manual intervention, the platform significantly reduces the risk of errors, ensures data integrity, and supports complex carve-outs with high precision, enabling faster execution and predictable outcomes.
• Automated data validation: SNP’s transformation approach includes automated validation checks to ensure that all transferred data is complete and consistent. These validations are embedded within the overall process to identify discrepancies early, reduce risk, and ensure data integrity across systems – supporting a smooth and reliable carve-out execution.

The Bluefield methodology

The Bluefield methodology is SNP's selective data migration approach and offers several advantages:

• Single go-live: Bluefield enables the carve-out, migration to S/4HANA, and move to the cloud to be completed in a single project with just one set of testing and one go-live. This reduces complexity and minimizes disruption to business operations. This methodology would give customers the option to go for a transformative carve-out to switch from SAP ECC to S/4HANA – as was the case at BSW Timber, who underwent a carve-out, S/4HANA migration, and move to cloud in a single step.
• Flexibility and customization: The methodology allows for selective data migration, enabling companies to choose which data and processes to retain, transform, or exclude. This flexibility supports customized carve-outs and system landscapes that align with strategic and operational requirements, ensuring that the new system is tailored to the company's specific business goals.
• Near-zero downtime (NZD): SNP's transformation approach enables near-zero downtime during system cutovers, ensuring that business operations continue with minimal disruption. This can be a critical feature for minimizing the impact on business operations for time-sensitive environments.

Regulatory compliance

SNP supports organizations in ensuring that all separated systems comply with the applicable regulatory frameworks, including data protection, privacy, and industry-specific mandates. By embedding validation, auditability, and security controls into the transformation process, SNP helps mitigate legal and financial risks during carve-outs. This capability is especially critical in highly regulated sectors, where non-compliance can result in operational disruption or significant penalties.

Customer success stories: Delivering complex system carve-outs across various industries

The SNP Group's customer success stories highlight their ability to handle complicated carve-outs and transformations. For example:

• Leading automotive supplier SHW: SNP assisted SHW in separating their complex SAP ECC 6 EHP 8 system as part of a corporate restructuring, demonstrating agile project execution and expertise in limiting the impact to business operations by achieving just 24 hours of downtime.
• Aare Energie AG, a Swiss utilities company, successfully completed a comprehensive SAP system carve-out within 7 months using SNP's Bluefield™ methodology. The project involved migrating all master and transaction data, including approximately 500,000 archive documents, in a single step at the table level.

Leveraging specialized tools and expertise is key to success in system carve-outs

Successfully carving out SAP ERP systems requires careful planning, meticulous execution, and extensive testing. By leveraging the SNP Group's expertise, the powerful Kyano platform, and the innovative Bluefield methodology, companies can navigate the complexities of IT system separations with confidence. These tools and methodologies ensure accuracy, efficiency, and minimal disruption, making the SNP Group an ideal partner for carve-out projects.

Need support with your SAP system carve-out project? Contact us today to learn how SNP’s expertise, tools, and global partner network can help you achieve a seamless and successful separation.