The Hard Part of SAP Modernization for Utilities Isn’t Technology
ERP modernization for utilities is increasingly mischaracterized as a platform choice: S/4HANA versus alternatives, Rise versus on-prem, Brownfield, Bluefield or Greenfield.
Implementation partner selection, organizational change management and strategy realization support for SAP investments.
SAP aims to be a standardized business software that integrates all business processes and enables data processing in real time. To do so, SAP has built out a business app portfolio alongside a technology platform to address the information processing needs of enterprises today. Most recently, it has woven in agentic and generative AI capabilities into its offerings, as well as supporting data-related capabilities.
It’s critical for many enterprises to use SAP effectively; our research team has assessed and rated SAP’s performance across dozens of software categories including ERP, CRM, Supply Chain, AI and platforms. However, the challenges and complexity of bringing together so many business processes are also heightened. ISG brings our independent advisory services, implementation support and research to help you navigate SAP adoption, migration, optimization and value realization.
average savings from ISG support on ERP transformations and software advisory.
average rate of return on investment. For every dollar you spend with us, you get 17x value back.
Systems Integrator Selection & Contracting
For selecting and contracting with a service provider and/or systems integrator to support the implementation, migration or adoption of SAP, we help you meet your sourcing goals.
Support Model Selection & Contracting
Choose and contract with the right application maintenance services (AMS) provider to support ongoing operations and design the related operating model for your SAP transformation.
Software Selection & Negotiations
Ensure the right portfolio of software of SAP and third-party providers are selected with the right license models and bill of materials to ensure the best investment value.
Implementation, Transformation & Upgrades
Move to SAP or upgrade your SAP offerings with a structured and holistic approach, from process changes through change management to value realization and governance.
Audit Defense, Research and Strategy
Be proactive about cost savings by preparing for software audits and understanding the latest best practices for SAP. Plan for when and how to adopt the latest capabilities.
Organizational Change Management & Training
Address the people side of SAP change – from transaction and transition through steady state. Your team’s adoption of SAP generates 73% of the expected project value.
Bill of Materials and Optimization
Don’t pay for more than you’re using – optimize your bill of materials to match your team’s needs and empower best-practice usage of SAP, including agentic AI adoption.
Process Management
ISG identifies process improvement opportunities as part of your SAP transformation. We know the best practice processes for SAP, and we can audit your processes and then help you bridge the gap.
Strategy Realization Office
A structured approach to ensure risk mitigation, governance and business value realization with an integrated set of key outcomes and executive-level reporting.