Is S/4HANA really just an ECC upgrade? Or is it a complete architectural reset SAP had to make? Why are so many S/4 projects failing before they even go live? And what’s the one mistake that destroys ECC to S/4 transformations? If you’re a CIO, SAP leader, or consultant, this conversation might change how you think about ERP modernization. In this exclusive conversation, Devraj Bardhan (Head of SAP AI, IBM Consulting - London) breaks down ECC vs S/4HANA with 25+ years of implementation experience.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:12 If you had to explain ECC vs S/4HANA in one minute to a CIO, how would you do it?
00:58 Why did SAP fundamentally redesign ERP instead of extending ECC further?
02:07 What business problems does S/4HANA solve that ECC simply cannot?
03:10 Is S/4HANA more about performance, architecture, or business outcomes?
04:19 What are the biggest myths customers still believe about moving from ECC to S/4HANA?
05:08 Brownfield, Bluefield, Greenfield - How should companies really decide?
06:29 What usually breaks first in poorly planned S/4HANA programs?
07:25 How important is data quality before starting the transition?
08:00 Where do most ECC customers underestimate the effort?
09:29 Can organizations delay S/4HANA and still remain competitive?
11:14 What does "Clean Core" practically mean in S/4HANA programs?
12:00 How should business users be prepared for the shift, not just IT teams?
12:57 What role does SAP BTP play in a modern S/4HANA architecture?
14:04 If you were starting today, what would you do differently than projects done 5 years ago?
15:33 What is the one mistake companies must avoid at all costs in ECC to S/4HANA journeys?
In this video, you’ll learn:
The real difference between ECC and S/4HANA (in 60 seconds)
Why SAP had to redesign ERP instead of extending ECC
What business problems S/4 solves that ECC simply cannot
Why S/4 is about business outcomes — not just performance
The biggest myths companies still believe about S/4HANA
Brownfield vs Bluefield vs Greenfield — how to choose correctly
What breaks first in poorly planned S/4 programs
Why data quality is the #1 success factor
Where customers underestimate effort (and overestimate DIY)
The real meaning of “Clean Core.”
Why SAP BTP is the new NetWeaver
The #1 mistake to avoid in your ECC to S/4 journey
This isn’t theory. This is a transformation strategy from someone leading SAP AI at IBM globally. If you're planning an S/4 move, this is required watching.
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