Client Overview
An independent oil and gas company based in Dallas, Texas, engaged Tekrise Solutions to lead a comprehensive transformation of its data and analytics landscape. As part of its move to SAP S/4HANA, the company sought to modernize its analytics architecture, enabling seamless financial planning and reporting through SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). With operations spanning the U.S. and Canada, the customer’s goal was to centralize and optimize data for enhanced decision-making.
The Challenge
The client needed a fully cloud-based, scalable data architecture to handle complex data integrations and deliver real-time insights. Replacing their SAP BW system with SAP Datasphere was critical to achieving a unified data environment that could power comprehensive reporting and planning.
Key challenges included:
- Designing a future-proof cloud-based analytics architecture aligned with SAP’s ecosystem.
- Consolidating data from multiple sources, including finance and supply chain, into a single data warehouse.
- Creating visually engaging reports and dashboards to streamline financial planning.
- Training the internal team with best practices and guidelines for sustained success.
Solution and Implementation
Tekrise Solutions, with its extensive SAP expertise, served as the systems integrator (SI) lead, guiding the client through their SAP Datasphere and SAC journey. Our team of Analytics Architects and Technical Leads worked closely with the client to design a solution that met their operational needs and strategic goals.
Key Contributions
Designing the Future-State Architecture
Tekrise Solutions established a robust data architecture centered on SAP Datasphere, complemented by SAP Analytics Cloud for reporting and planning. Built for scalability, this architecture was tailored to support the client’s long-term analytics strategy.
End-to-End SAP Datasphere Implementation
Tekrise set up SAP Datasphere’s end-to-end configuration, covering SDI, Cloud Connector, Data Integration, and Data Modeling. This implementation provided a seamless integration with SAC and enabled high-performance data processing.
Migration from SAP BW to SAP Datasphere:
We built a Greenfield data warehouse system to migrate the client’s SAP BW data to SAP Datasphere. The process included developing the architecture, establishing best practices, defining naming conventions, and deploying the solution across SIT1, SIT2, and UAT environments before going live.
Team Enablement and Development Support
Tekrise created a detailed roadmap and training guides for the client’s developers, covering best practices, naming conventions, and coding standards. This structured approach empowered the team to uphold high standards and sustain the solution.
Blueprinting and Requirement Gathering
Through comprehensive blueprinting sessions, Tekrise gathered the client’s requirements across finance, supply chain, and operations, ensuring a tailored solution that supported their specific business needs.
Data Integration and Financial Planning
We designed and validated end-to-end data warehouse solutions to support reporting and financial planning. Tekrise crafted visually engaging reports with SAC, employing visual storytelling techniques to deliver valuable insights.
User Acceptance Testing and Training Support
Tekrise supported the client during UAT by guiding users through testing and validation of reports and financial statements. This ensured that all solutions were aligned with business requirements and ready for real-world deployment.
The Outcome
With Tekrise Solutions’ expertise, the client successfully transitioned to a cloud-based analytics environment powered by SAP Datasphere. The new architecture enabled a unified, real-time view of financial and operational data, while the integration with SAC enhanced financial planning capabilities.
Key Benefits
Unified Data Platform
The centralized data environment reduced silos, enhanced collaboration, and supported seamless data flow across departments.experience with SAP BI tools are essential.
Enhanced Financial Planning
Real-time access to data in SAC empowered the finance team to make accurate, data-driven decisions.
Sustained Success through Best Practices
Tekrise’s development guidelines and training materials equipped the client’s team with the skills for ongoing solution maintenance and expansion.
Conclusion
Tekrise Solutions helped this oil and gas company achieve a transformative analytics overhaul with SAP Datasphere and SAC. By modernizing the client’s data infrastructure, Tekrise enabled the business to reach new levels of efficiency, accuracy, and agility, setting the foundation for continued innovation and growth.
This partnership showcases Tekrise’s commitment to delivering solutions that not only address current needs but also provide the flexibility to adapt to future demands.