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Star Automotive Hellas Critical Data Migration Journey

Star Automotive Hellas, the official importer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Greece, faced the challenge of maintaining legacy SAP systems just to meet audit and legal retention requirements. These outdated systems strained IT resources and added unnecessary cost and complexity to an otherwise modern operation.

Learn how the company leveraged JiVS IMP to securely retire its legacy systems while ensuring long-term, audit-proof access to historical business data. The result? Reduced operational risk, simplified IT, and a future-ready data landscape that meets both compliance and performance needs—without the burden of legacy infrastructure.

Volkswagen Drives ERP Revolution

For Volkswagen, proactively decommissioning their extensive SAP and non-SAP legacy systems, including the ‘Abschaltoffensive’ initiative, with JiVS IMP has led to 80% System and Data Reduction, Auditor-Validated Compliance, and a Head Start on S/4HANA, and positioned them for major benefits in the upcoming S/4HANA implementation.

Bosch Retires 70 SAP Systems and Cuts Costs by 80%

Bosch, a global technology and engineering giant headquartered in Germany, was running 70 SAP systems in display-only mode, maintaining them purely for legal and compliance purposes. These systems, many of which contained sensitive personal data, posed high operational costs and increasing risk due to GDPR regulations. Recognizing the need for a scalable and audit-proof solution, Bosch launched the GDPR Retention Warehouse initiative in 2019 to retire these systems while ensuring long-term, compliant data access.

ZF Drives Global ERP Simplification: 80% System Reduction & SAP S/4HANA Success

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a global leader in driveline and chassis technology with operations across more than 30 countries, faced the monumental task of consolidating a fragmented ERP landscape comprising 38 QAD and 10 SAP ECC systems. With a strategic move toward SAP S/4HANA, ZF needed a solution to simplify migration, ensure long-term access to historical data, and accelerate transformation across regions—all while minimizing disruption and cost.

Millions Saved, Compliance Secured: How AXA Investment Managers Streamlined Legacy Data Access

Maintaining outdated SAP and Microsoft Dynamics systems just to meet compliance needs was draining AXA Investment Managers’ resources—with no end in sight. Faced with 30+ year retention requirements and rising operational costs, AXA needed a smarter way to preserve critical financial data without the burden of legacy infrastructure. This story reveals how AXA decommissioned legacy systems, retained decades of regulatory data in a readable format, and unlocked €1 million in savings—all while staying fully compliant. Explore how JiVS IMP turned a cost center into a strategic win.

From 250 Legacy Systems to One Unified Future: How Commerzbank Achieved Massive IT Cost Reduction

After acquiring Dresdner Bank, Commerzbank faced the monumental task of consolidating hundreds of legacy applications across diverse platforms—mainframe, Unix, Windows—all while ensuring GDPR compliance and long-term data access.

In just 18 months, Commerzbank successfully retired over 200 legacy systems using JiVS IMP, cutting operational and maintenance costs by hundreds of millions. Discover how the bank streamlined its IT landscape, minimized risk, and achieved a compliant, audit-ready archive—all within a unified, secure environment.

Opel Vauxhall Finance Cuts Costs by 80% While Meeting GDPR

Opel Vauxhall Finance, part of the global Stellantis Group, was under pressure to modernize its IT infrastructure and consolidate its data centers. With 40 legacy systems storing sensitive personal data and long-term retention requirements of up to 30 years, the company needed a secure, compliant, and cost-effective approach to system decommissioning—while ensuring GDPR compliance and auditreadiness.

Embecta’s Seamless SAP Carve-Out in Just 11 Weeks — Powered by JiVS IMP and Capgemini

As Becton, Dickinson and Company spun off its diabetes care division, Embecta faced the urgent task of separating legacy SAP data during a global M&A carve-out. With Capgemini leading the program, JiVS IMP was deployed in just 11 weeks to ensure full compliance, secure data access, and zero disruption to BD’s ongoing S/4HANA migration. The result: a fast, audit-proof, and future-ready data solution—without the burden of legacy system maintenance.

Zimmer Biomet Modernizes Legacy Landscape with JiVS IMP to Safeguard Compliance and Cut IT Burden

Faced with aging mainframes, rising IT costs, and strict data retention laws, Zimmer Biomet turned to JiVS IMP to modernize its global landscape. The result? Multiple legacy systems fully decommissioned, historical data secured in an audit-ready archive, and regulatory compliance met with ease. With JiVS now as its single source of truth, Zimmer Biomet is accelerating its digital transformation—retiring even more systems in the months ahead.

Baker Hughes Cuts IT Costs by 80% and Builds a Global Decommissioning Program

Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company, turned to JiVS IMP to decommission legacy applications across diverse systems and jurisdictions. With internal teams trained by Data Migration International, they achieved 80% cost savings while ensuring long-term data access and compliance for over 30 years. “JiVS IMP was the silver bullet—simplifying and accelerating data archiving and application retirement,” says the program lead. Today, JiVS IMP powers Baker Hughes’ global data strategy and significantly reduces business risk.

Canadian Energy Giant Retires Legacy Systems Partnering with DMI & DXC

Faced with aging SAP systems that needed to remain accessible for audit and tax purposes, Canadian oil and gas leader Cenovus Energy sought a smarter way to preserve historical data without the cost and complexity of maintaining full legacy infrastructure.

With JiVS IMP, Cenovus successfully decommissioned its legacy SAP systems while ensuring long-term, compliant access to business-critical data. The result? Simplified IT, reduced risk, and full data transparency—paving the way for sustainable digital transformation in the energy sector.

Powering Down Legacy, Scaling Up Efficiency: How Energy Transfer Retired SAP Systems

As one of the largest and most diversified midstream energy companies in North America, Energy Transfer needed to keep historical SAP data accessible for compliance—without carrying the cost of legacy systems. By leveraging JiVS IMP, Energy Transfer decommissioned outdated SAP systems and transferred historical data into a secure, compliant, and searchable platform. The result? Significant IT cost reduction, streamlined audits, and a future-proof data strategy aligned with the company’s rapid growth and operational scale.

Leading North American Energy company stores 100% of its historical and legacy data in JiVS IMP

A leading North American energy company used JiVS IMP to retire legacy systems after its SAP S/4HANA transformation—ensuring secure, audit-proof access to decades of historical data while cutting operating costs and eliminating long-term compliance and security risks.

Clearing the Way for Clean Data: How GasLINE Decommissioned Legacy Systems

As a leading provider of fiber-optic infrastructure across Germany, GasLINE needed to retire outdated SAP systems while ensuring long-term access to regulatory and operational data. Maintaining legacy infrastructure was costly and unsustainable—but simply shutting it down wasn’t an option.

With JiVS IMP, GasLINE archived historical SAP data in a secure, compliant, and easily accessible format—allowing them to fully decommission legacy systems, reduce IT costs, and meet audit requirements with confidence. A clean break from legacy, without losing business-critical insights.

Phillips 66 Streamlines Compliance and Cuts Costs

Phillips 66, a leading energy company, faced mounting costs and complexity from maintaining a legacy PeopleSoft application used solely for compliance purposes. Although the system was no longer needed operationally, legal retention requirements forced the company to keep it running—draining resources and hindering IT modernization efforts.

To solve this, Phillips 66 implemented JiVS IMP from Data Migration International in a focused, standalone application retirement project. Within a few months, the system was successfully decommissioned, historical data securely archived, and 100% access for audits and legal needs preserved. The result: lower IT costs, simplified system landscape, and strong user acceptance—paving the way for broader digital transformation.

RWE Powers a Seamless Carve-Out from Nordex: Compliance Secured, Costs Avoided

When RWE acquired part of Nordex, they faced the challenge of securely separating and accessing historical SAP data without expanding their own systems. JiVS enabled a compliant, deadline-driven carve-out—migrating operational data, archiving legacy information, and ensuring long-term access through a unified interface. The result: full regulatory alignment, simplified data access, and optimized total cost of ownership.

KWO Secures Legacy Data Access and Cuts IT Costs by 80% with JiVS Easy

Climate crisis, growing energy demand, and geopolitics — ensuring Switzerland’s energy security is the top priority for Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG (KWO). To achieve this, the utility company relies on a powerful, modern IT landscape centered around the ERP system introduced in 2024 by Swiss provider Abacus Research AG. With the help of the JiVS Information Management Platform (JiVS IMP), KWO was able to completely decommission its legacy SAP ERP system in just three months — achieving secure, audit-proof access to all historical data. The Swiss energy provider now saves 80% of its former operating costs while ensuring full legal compliance and contributing to a more sustainable IT landscape.

Arbonia Cuts S/4HANA Migration Effort by 50% and Data Volume by 80%

To harmonize its fragmented ERP landscape and streamline the transition to SAP S/4HANA, Arbonia used JiVS IMP to retire legacy systems and reduce data volume by 80%. By migrating only essential master data and open items, the company cut project effort in half and eliminated the cost and risk of running outdated systems—all while ensuring high data quality for a clean greenfield implementation.

Bühler Cuts Legacy IT Costs by 80% with JiVS IMP and Accelerates SAP S/4HANA Transformation

Bühler AG, a global leader in food and materials processing, leveraged JiVS IMP to decommission legacy SAP systems, cut operational IT costs by 80%, and simplify their move to SAP S/4HANA. “Our decision to go with the JiVS platform has certainly paid dividends… It’s a win-win for efficiency and sustainability,” says Vidor Kapy, Head of Business Processes & Applications. With seamless access to historical data and reduced system complexity, Bühler now benefits from long-term compliance, agility, and a clean digital foundation.

Birr Machines Unlocks Decades of Know-How After ABB Carve-Out

Following its carve-out from ABB, Birr Machines faced the complex task of extracting decades of legacy data and integrating it into a new IT environment. With JiVS IMP, the company securely transferred critical historical information into SAP Business One—within just three months. “The benefits we’re reaping from the JiVS platform are greater than possible ROI measure,” says Matthias Lemblé, Head of SCM & IT. Today, every department has fast, intuitive access to decades of intellectual capital that fuels future growth.

Benninger Retires Legacy Systems and Cuts 80% in IT Costs

Benninger AG, a global leader in textile and tire cord machinery, streamlined its IT landscape by retiring legacy systems with JiVS IMP. By transferring 230GB of data and decommissioning the BRAIN system, Benninger achieved annual savings of 80% in operational costs. “The speed, quality, and ease of use of JiVS IMP have been outstanding,” says Alexander Rehbeck, Head of IT. The platform is now Benninger’s foundation for ongoing legacy system retirement and future transformation.

Speed Meets Scale: How DuPont Retired 17 SAP Systems in Just 12 Months with JiVS IMP and Accenture

Following years of mergers, divestitures, and a corporate split, DuPont, a Fortune 500 global leader in science and industrial innovation, was left managing 17 outdated SAP legacy systems—kept alive solely for audit and compliance. The burden on IT resources, rising cybersecurity risks, and growing technical debt were holding back innovation. In partnership with Accenture and powered by JiVS IMP, DuPont achieved an industry-leading transformation—retiring all 17 systems in just one year. The result: streamlined compliance, significant IT cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and greater agility to drive their global strategy forward.

GE Power Protects IP and Cuts Operating Costs by 80%

After acquiring Alstom, GE Power faced the challenge of securely managing decades of engineering data across multiple systems and locations. With JiVS IMP, they centralized over 10 million documents into a legally compliant, audit-ready platform—reducing operating costs by 80% and unlocking millions in added value through faster data access for 50,000 employees. JiVS now serves as the backbone of GE’s digital information strategy in the fossil fuel division.

Hawle Migrates to SAP S/4HANA in Just 3 Months

Hawle Armaturen AG, a leader in water and gas solutions, faced tight deadlines and complex data challenges during its SAP S/4HANA transformation. With JiVS IMP’s One-Click Transformation approach, Hawle completed the migration from Swiss Axis in just three months—achieving better data quality, seamless historization, and zero disruption. As Marc Veraguth, Head of ICT, put it: “What can I say? DMI can.”

Holcim Cuts IT Costs by 80% After Merging 94 Legacy Systems

Following a major merger in North America, Holcim faced the challenge of integrating 94 diverse legacy systems while maintaining compliance and controlling IT costs. With JiVS IMP, the company consolidated all historical data into a single, secure AWS-based system—achieving an 80% reduction in IT operational costs within just 12 months and dramatically simplifying their IT landscape.

Meier Tobler Decommissions SAP HR System in Just 4 Weeks

Faced with tight timelines and strict compliance requirements, Meier Tobler AG successfully decommissioned its SAP HCM system in just four weeks using JiVS IMP. The project ensured full legal retention of all legacy HR data while eliminating ongoing system costs. “Now, we can stop worrying about legacy systems and focus on future strategic tasks,” says Barbara Lang, Head of CIO Office. The result: speed, compliance, and cost efficiency in one.

Woodward L’Orange Uses JiVS IMP to Power a Fast, Compliant Carve-Out

As part of its carve-out, Woodward L’Orange needed to securely transfer personnel data for over 3,000 employees—without altering structure or compliance integrity. With JiVS IMP, the project was completed in under four months, with staff onboarded in under two hours. “JiVS IMP provides the bridge to our digital future,” says Markus Benz, Manager HR Technologies. More than an archiving tool, it’s a platform for transformation, agility, and regulatory peace of mind.

ABB Saves €600,000 by Decommissioning Tekomar’s ERP in Just 4 Weeks

Under intense time pressure following the acquisition of Tekomar, ABB needed a fast, compliant way to retire the legacy ERP system before license expiry. With JiVS IMP, ABB decommissioned the system in just four weeks, avoided licensing costs, ensured audit-proof access to historical data, and saved €600,000 over the retention period. JiVS turned a high-risk challenge into a strategic IT win.

Implenia Decommissions Its SAP HR System in Only Three Months with JiVS IMP

To streamline its post-acquisition IT landscape, Implenia used JiVS IMP to extract and archive all HR data from its central SAP-HR system in a rapid three-month project. The solution ensured complete compliance, smooth handover to the HR provider, and minimal training effort thanks to the SAP-like interface. The full shutdown of the legacy system now generates massive cost savings and reduces IT complexity.

Fast, secure, and compliant: The Canton of Solothurn decommissions SAP R/3 with JiVS

The Canton of Solothurn securely decommissioned its legacy SAP R/3 system with JiVS IMP, ensuring full compliance, zero data loss, and up to 80% IT cost savings. By migrating all historical data into an audit-proof, user-friendly platform, the canton built a strong foundation for its future SAP S/4HANA transformation.

Swiss Post Retires Legacy SAP Systems — At Lower Cost and Zero Risk

Faced with strict long-term retention and audit requirements across HR, real estate, and finance, Swiss Post partnered with Data Migration International to decommission outdated SAP systems and centralize critical data with JiVS IMP. The result: secure access to historical data for decades to come, reduced licensing and operating costs, and full compliance—without increasing IT complexity.

Rhätische Bahn Fast-Tracks S/4HANA Migration with JiVS One-Click Approach

Rhätische Bahn accelerated its SAP S/4HANA transformation by consolidating data from four ERP systems using JiVS IMP. With automated exports, no-code configuration, and centralized historization of legacy data, the company achieved a unified view, improved data quality, and significantly reduced project risk and duration.

Campbell’s Decommissions 100 Legacy Systems and Cuts Costs

With nearly 100 legacy applications storing 120TB of data, Campbell’s faced high operational costs, compliance complexity, and limited data usability. JiVS IMP enabled the food giant to retire all systems into one platform, ensuring full compliance, seamless data access, and substantial cost savings—while laying a scalable foundation for future M&A activity.

Smithfield Retires Legacy Systems and Cuts Operating Costs

After decades of acquisitions, Smithfield Foods faced rising costs from obsolete systems and infrastructure. With JiVS IMP, they successfully decommissioned legacy applications, implemented a clear data governance framework, and ensured full compliance with retention and audit requirements. The result: significant cost savings, reduced risk, and streamlined access to historical data across the enterprise.