Helping businesses optimize change management in SAP
Basis Technologies, a software company specializing in SAP solutions, has announced the release of ActiveDiscover, a new addition to its product suite. ActiveDiscover is designed to provide actionable insights for businesses operating in the complex world of SAP, helping to improve accuracy, reduce costs, and mitigate risks associated with change management. By understanding the impact of change in advance, organizations can make more informed decisions at each stage of the process, resulting in better outcomes and increased efficiency.
Industry data suggests that a significant number of software projects exceed their original estimates in terms of cost, fail to deliver anticipated business value, and suffer from delays. ActiveDiscover, working in conjunction with Basis Technologies’ change automation product ActiveControl, aims to address these challenges. During the beta testing phase, early adopters from leading manufacturing and technology companies reported tangible benefits, including over 90% improvement in project estimations, reduced risk of delays, and better identification of complexity, resulting in cost and time savings and minimized disruption to business operations.
Martin Metcalf, CEO at Basis Technologies, highlighted the value of real-time insights from ActiveDiscover in empowering clients to confidently embrace change. He emphasized that the tool supports higher quality deliverables, faster delivery, and cost reduction, ultimately aligning with the agendas of CIOs and enabling businesses to successfully embark on change programs.
ActiveDiscover enables SAP teams to assess the impact of changes across multiple SAP systems and instances, providing valuable information for organizations with complex SAP landscapes that include customization. This knowledge facilitates more effective change processes, reduces unexpected costs and failures, and maximizes the business value of updates, according to Robert Holland, Vice President, and Research Director at SAPinsider.
Understanding the impact of change is crucial for businesses, as poor software quality costs US organizations an estimated $2.08 trillion annually, with operational software failure being the primary cost contributor. ActiveDiscover helps businesses identify security concerns, uncover technical debt and change sinkholes, anticipate deployment hazards, and validate effort estimations.
George Apostolakis, Chief Product Officer at Basis Technologies, emphasized that SAP is essential for many businesses worldwide, and navigating SAP systems can be complex. With ActiveDiscover, organizations gain comprehensive insights into the impact of every change, enabling informed decision-making based on information rather than intuition.
The launch of ActiveDiscover marks a significant milestone for Basis Technologies, enabling them to support clients throughout the entire lifecycle of change in an increasingly competitive landscape. The tool is considered crucial for businesses seeking to unlock their full potential with SAP.
