January Newsletter

Three smartInsights

#1

We’re upgrading to S/4HANA, how can I make sure that my custom code works as expected??

To answer this question, you need to know exactly how big your code repository is, how everything in it works, and how many coding issues need to be addressed. This is almost impossible to do manually, and custom code remediation is a potential pitfall in most SAP modernization projects. Luckily, smartShift can give you  a FREE Rapid Code Analysis to tell you exactly what is needed for your custom code remediation project, how long it will take (smartShift can guarantee 100% S/4HANA compatibility in a few weeks), and how much it will cost.
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#2

When is automation NOT automation? Can you automate the entire custom code remediation process? Does it really matter if the process is manual or automated?

The key to meeting the goals of your SAP modernization project is understanding how the work gets done. The more human hands touching your code, the higher the risk of error, and the more time and money you’ll need to invest to complete the project. Automating part of the process and manually completing the rest is not a sensible use of automation. Many of the world’s most well-known companies have used smartShift Intelligent Automation® to remediate their custom code. Following their paths to success will likely lead to similar success for you.
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#3

What matters most after go-live, when your custom code hits production? Is taking a basic compliance approach enough to successfully migrate your custom code?

The basics have to work, for sure, but that’s not all. The security, performance and stability of your code also factors into the mix. A well-rounded approach to custom code remediation requires going beyond traditional priority-based compliance. 
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Schedule of Events

ep 1 sandbox podcast

The Sandbox, Video Podcast powered by smartShift

Ep. 1 – Interview with Derek Oats, CEO, smartShift
In conversation with Joyce Kulhawik, Derek discusses how smartShift is helping SAP customers migrate their software and modernize their applications.
Watch the Video Podcast

dual maintenance 19 Jan 2023

Dual Maintenance Automation: The Key to Uninterrupted Innovation

Join the session to hear from Scott Loose, VP of Solutions, smartShift & Kesari V.S. Katakam, Head of Delivery, smartShift on how Dual Maintenance Automation is The Key to Uninterrupted Innovation.
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Webinar

United Kingdom, Dual Maintenance Automation: The Key to Uninterrupted Innovation, Feb 8, 2:00 p.m. CET

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Germany, Dual Maintenance Automation: Der Schlüssel zu unterbrechungsfreier Innovation, Feb 16, 2:00 p.m. CET

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Nordics, Dual Maintenance Automation: The Key to Uninterrupted Innovation, Feb 23, 2:00 p.m. CET

Webinar

ASUG Webinar: The Role Custom Code Plays in Migration, February 2023

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ASUG Tennessee Chapter Meeting – January 20, 2023

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ASUG Chapter Meeting, Feb TBD: Kentucky

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ASUG Chapter Meeting, Mar 27: Arizona

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ASUG Indiana Chapter Meeting – February 10, 2023

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ASUG Chapter Meeting, Mar 14: Pittsburgh PA

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smartShift Customer Tech Days 

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smartShift achieves the SAP on Microsoft Azure Advanced Specialization

BOSTONSept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — smartShift a leading provider of automated transformations and management of legacy enterprise systems in the cloud today announced it has achieved SAP on Microsoft Azure Advanced Specialization. The advanced specialization is designed for partners to capitalize on the growing demand for migration and transformation of SAP environments to Microsoft Azure. As an advanced partner, smartShift has demonstrated the highest, most consistent capability and deep expertise with SAP on Azure and a proven ability to meet customer needs and drive innovative solutions.microsoft partner 1

“We are pleased to have attained the SAP on Microsoft Azure Advanced Specialization,” said Vyom Gupta, Chief Operating Officer at smartShift. “At smartShift, we have been successfully migrating and managing SAP systems on Azure for multiple years. Our smartSuite offering is a single-source SaaS-like solution to run SAP in the cloud. The specialization is further validation of our deep knowledge, extensive experience in implementing SAP solutions to Microsoft Azure.”

“We are very excited to strengthen and grow the relationship between smartShift, Microsoft, and our mutual customers. CIOs/CTOs are challenged to transform legacy systems and introduce new digital-native initiatives simultaneously, efficiently, and cost-effectively. We believe that automation combined with the agility of the public cloud are key pillars to achieving these objectives. We continue to see a growing demand for customers to move their SAP workloads to Microsoft Azure. The attainment of SAP on Microsoft Azure Advanced Specialization is further proof of the value of smartShift automation when moving SAP workloads to the cloud.” said Derek Oats, Chief Executive Officer of smartShift Technologies.

Rodney Clark, Corporate Vice President, Global Partner Solutions, Channel Sales and Channel Chief at Microsoft added, “The SAP on Microsoft Azure advanced specialization highlights the partners who can be viewed as most capable when it comes to migrating enterprise SAP applications over to Azure. smartShift clearly demonstrated that they have both the skills and the experience to offer clients a comprehensive and professional SAP to cloud-managed service.”

In addition to SAP specialization, smartShift also has Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform Competency designed for partners to capitalize on the growing demand for infrastructure and software as a service (SaaS) solutions built on Microsoft Azure.

For more information on smartShift, visit: www.smartShift.com.

About smartShift

smartShift is a cloud migration and enterprise technology optimization partner to the world’s leading businesses. smartShift’s patented suite of automation tools reduces the risk, cost, and duration of complex IT transformations, enabling organizations to seamlessly upgrade to high-performance, next-generation computing environments. smartShift’s Cloud Managed Services (“CMS”), Cloud Architecture Services, and DevOps Services enable efficient management of critical on-prem and on-cloud systems.