DXC, EY launch services to accelerate SAP to S/4HANA migration
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM and VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES — Global consulting giants EY and DXC Technology have unveiled specialized services to help enterprises transition from legacy SAP ERP systems to cloud-based S/4HANA before mainstream support ends in 2027.
With over $2 billion invested by SAP to accelerate cloud adoption, businesses face mounting pressure to modernize or risk operational disruptions.
Why the 2027 SAP deadline is driving urgent action
The impending end of mainstream support for SAP’s (ERP Central Component) ECC on-premises systems in 2027 has triggered a wave of migration efforts. “The end-of-support deadline is driving a Y2K-like moment in the SAP ecosystem,” said Keith Costello, the global managing director and SAP lead for DXC consulting and engineering services.
Costello emphasized that CFOs, in particular, cannot afford to run unsupported systems, calling it an “existential threat.”
SAP has aggressively pushed its RISE with SAP incentive program to ease transitions, with partners like DXC and EY streamlining the process.
Kyndryl, another major IT services firm, recently completed its own 18-month S/4HANA migration, signaling the urgency across industries.
EY and DXC offer tailored, accelerated migration services
EY’s new service focuses on finance, HR, and payroll migrations, integrating with SAP’s PartnerEdge ecosystem to provide end-to-end managed services.
Raj Sharma of EY highlighted that poorly managed transitions can distract from strategic priorities, indicating the importance of structured support.
Meanwhile, DXC’s complete SAP and Microsoft bundle promises migrations in as little as one year, leveraging Azure cloud infrastructure.
The offering builds on SAP’s existing RISE partnerships with Microsoft and AWS, providing enterprises with scalable, cloud-ready enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions.
Focus on the mid-market: New growth opportunities
SAP CEO Christian Klein has identified the mid-market segment as a major growth opportunity, where cloud adoption lags behind larger enterprises.
The company is expanding its highly profitable sales channel to onboard these businesses before the 2027 cutoff.
Consulting firms are aligning with this strategy—DXC’s rapid migration model and EY’s post-migration optimization services cater to smaller enterprises needing cost-effective transitions.
With AWS and Microsoft also supporting RISE, mid-market companies now have more accessible pathways to cloud ERP.
