Client Challenges
Handling the high amount of customization
Managing non-homogeneous instances
Coping with high maintenance costs and additional training requirements
Upgrading in the absence of a clear strategy
Having a better understanding of the risks in upgrading
What TCS Provides
With its rich pool of domain experts, JD Edwards’ functional and technical consultants and a sound understanding of business process optimization, TCS adds substantial value to its Pre-Upgrade Assessment engagements.
As part of the Pre-Upgrade Assessment, TCS will assess the current system state and identify the gaps on the basis of functional and technical requirements of the future and recommend an upgrade roadmap for the organization. The key assessment activities include the following:
- Analyzing business processes to help you identify any major differences in the flow of business processes
- Identifying new features and highlighting the value created by them
- Identifying configuration issues to prepare the system for an upgrade
- Documenting the key findings of the analysis
At the conclusion of this advisory service, our recommended upgrade strategy, supported by a roadmap and detailed project plan, outlines for you the necessary elements, including resource and effort estimates, to make your upgrade a smooth journey.
Business Value
A Pre-Upgrade Assessment will help you in the following aspects:
- Get a clear estimate of the short-term investments and long-term cost benefits through an upgrade roadmap
- Jumpstart the actual Upgrade Program with the project plan delivered at the end of the engagement
The new functionality assessment study will serve to shrink the timelines required for the Functional Upgrade Business Blueprint phase. The technical details in the Pre-Upgrade Assessment Report can be leveraged to accelerate the technical upgrade.
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