Streamlining SAP Cloud Migration with Innovative Solutions
Our client, a large enterprise in the early stages of transitioning their SAP solutions to the cloud, faced numerous hurdles with their SAP infrastructure design process. At the outset, they had no UI/UX design and lacked an efficient workflow for cloud migration. The challenge was not only about migrating to the cloud but also about creating a functional, user-friendly system that could support the transition seamlessly.
Problem Statement
At the beginning of the engagement, the client faced multiple challenges in their cloud migration journey:
- Lack of UI/UX Design: The client’s application had no established user interface or experience design, making it difficult for SAP power users and IT professionals to interact with the system effectively.
- Complex Infrastructure Design: Designing and pricing SAP infrastructures required specialized expertise, creating barriers for users without deep knowledge of SAP.
- Manual Processes and Lack of Automation: Manual adjustments to the infrastructure designs, lack of automation in reporting, and inefficient communication led to errors, delays, and increased costs.
- Procurement Delays: Without real-time updates and automated report sharing, negotiations with procurement teams were slow and error-prone.
Inconsistent Design Synchronization: The Bill of Materials (BoM) was manually updated, which caused inaccuracies and misalignments when changes were made to the infrastructure design.
Solution Statement
Techling partnered with the client from the very beginning, providing a comprehensive end-to-end solution. Initially, the project lacked a user interface or experience design, so Techling developed a modern UI/UX design that was intuitive and user-friendly. After the design was established, we moved forward with enhancing the application’s functionality and deploying it across multiple cloud platforms for optimal performance.
- UI/UX Design and Functionality Development: Techling’s first step was to create a complete UI/UX design for the application, transforming a blank slate into an engaging and user-friendly interface. This design was developed with SAP power users and IT professionals in mind, ensuring ease of use while managing complex cloud infrastructure.
- App’s Functionality: After finalizing the design, Techling focused on optimizing the application’s functionality, incorporating intuitive features to streamline the infrastructure design process.
- Cloud Deployment Across Multiple Domains: Once the app was fully developed and functional, Techling deployed the solution across three major cloud platforms to ensure scalability and reliability:
- Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
This multi-cloud deployment ensured that the client could leverage the best features and capabilities of each cloud service while maintaining a secure and scalable infrastructure.
- Frontend and Backend Development: For the frontend, Techling used React.js to create a responsive, dynamic, and user-friendly interface that would work seamlessly across devices and platforms.
On the backend, Node.js was used for its scalability and performance, allowing the app to handle real-time updates and manage large datasets efficiently.
To optimize data querying and integration between the frontend and backend, Techling implemented GraphQL, which enabled more efficient data handling and better overall performance.
- Automation and Synchronization: The solution incorporated automation features, ensuring that design updates and changes were automatically synchronized with the Bill of Materials (BoM) in real-time, preventing errors and improving accuracy.
Automated report generation and seamless sharing enabled quicker negotiations and aligned procurement teams.
Cost Optimization: The application included features for cost optimization, such as price comparisons and cost-saving suggestions, helping users select the most cost-effective configurations for their SAP infrastructure needs.
Features & Benefits
By addressing the challenges from the ground up, Techling enabled the client to achieve significant improvements across various areas:
Enhanced Usability
The newly designed UI/UX allowed SAP power users and IT professionals to interact with the system efficiently, significantly improving user satisfaction.
Improved Functionality
After the initial design and development phase, the application was enhanced with features that automated key processes, reducing manual effort and the risk of errors.
Scalability and Flexibility
With deployment across Azure, GCP, and AWS, the solution ensured the client's infrastructure could scale with business growth and adapt to varying cloud needs.
Real-Time Synchronization
The automatic synchronization between the design and BoM eliminated the risk of inaccuracies, ensuring consistent data and reducing procurement delays.
Cost Savings
The optimized design process and integrated cost-saving suggestions helped the client reduce infrastructure costs, delivering more value for money.
Accelerated Cloud Migration
The combination of a streamlined design process, efficient report sharing, and automated updates ensured a faster and smoother transition to the cloud, cutting down the overall migration time.
Technologies Used to Build the Solution
