SAP Sapphire 2025 Orlando: Mastering S/4HANA Success with Data Archiving
SAP Sapphire 2025, held in Orlando from May 19–21, 2025, was a premier showcase of SAP innovations. Over three days, thousands of IT leaders, SAP experts, and decision-makers explored AI-driven solutions, cloud ERP, and S/4HANA migrations.
As an SAP-certified partner, Infobelt engaged with attendees to share our AI-powered data archiving and migration solutions. Below is a detailed recap of sessions focused on SAP S/4HANA migrations and data archiving, critical for modernizing your SAP environment.
Day 1: Launching S/4HANA Transformations
SAP’s opening keynote introduced a “flywheel model” for S/4HANA, blending AI, data, and cloud for agile operations. A leading organization shared their finance-first S/4HANA migration, consolidating multiple legacy ERP systems. They highlighted data governance to manage complex integrations, with archiving reducing database size for cost efficiency. Discussions emphasized the 2027 ECC end-of-maintenance deadline, urging companies to optimize data before migrating.
Day 2: Mastering Data Migration
On May 20, sessions deepened the focus on S/4HANA migrations. A Fortune 500 client presented their “rapid move” strategy, achieving cloud transitions with minimal downtime. Selective data migration streamlined large datasets, with AI-powered testing ensuring clean transfers. Data archiving was noted as a cornerstone, reducing storage costs and accelerating migrations to S/4HANA Cloud, aligning with SAP’s clean core vision.
Day 3: Optimizing with Data Archiving
Day 3 (May 21) featured roundtables on cloud-based S/4HANA transformations. A leading organization shared a five-month S/4HANA rollout, leveraging data optimization to address integration challenges. Archiving was critical for minimizing database footprints and ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR. SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) was highlighted as a key tool for secure, cost-efficient data handling.
Why Data Archiving is Essential
SAP Sapphire 2025 underscored four benefits of data archiving for S/4HANA migrations:
- Cost Savings: Archiving inactive data reduces HANA database size, lowering cloud expenses.
- Enhanced Performance: Streamlined datasets boost system speed and user experience.
- Regulatory Compliance: SAP ILM ensures adherence to global data retention laws.
- Migration Efficiency: Archiving simplifies data transfers, reducing project timelines.
Infobelt’s AI-powered Infobelt Essentials for SAP automates these processes, delivering seamless migrations for Fortune 500 clients.
Session Themes at a Glance
| Day | Theme | Key Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
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Day 1 |
S/4HANA Strategy |
AI and data governance drive efficient migrations. |
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Day 2 |
Rapid Migration |
Selective migration and AI testing minimize downtime. |
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Day 3 |
Data Optimization |
Archiving ensures cost savings and compliance. |
Table: Key session themes at SAP Sapphire 2025.
Infobelt at SAP Sapphire
With over 10 years of experience, Infobelt empowers organizations with AI-driven data archiving and S/4HANA migration solutions. Our Infobelt Essentials for SAP optimizes data, reduces costs, and ensures compliance, as showcased at Sapphire. Missed us at the event? Let’s connect to transform your SAP journey with our proven expertise.