SAP EA Learning Forum: Simplifying Your Data Readiness and Migration for SAP S/4HANA, Cloud, and AI

JiVS Powered by Data Migration International (DMI) discusses their data readiness and migration solution, specifically focusing on historical data management for SAP S/4HANA, cloud environments, and AI initiatives. Jean Marc Pestoni, Head of NA Business at DMI, details JiVS’s evolution from R2 to R3 migrations into an integrated platform supporting various use cases centred around historical data. Key functionalities include application retirement and archival, data right-sizing, active archival within S/4HANA, and data handling for mergers and acquisitions. The platform aims to be a central, auditable repository for legacy data, allowing users continued access and reporting capabilities even after system decommissioning. Pestoni highlights customer success stories and the potential for significant cost reduction by retiring legacy systems, also noting how accessible historical data in JiVS can support AI and analytics.