Discovery Communications SAP Landscape Management Implementation

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Discovery Communications SAP Landscape Management Implementation

Case study showing how Discovery Communications automated SAP system management, cutting refresh times from four days to six hours and eliminating manual errors.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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SAP

Discovery Communications deployed SAP Landscape Management to handle a growing SAP environment that included ERP, SRM, BW, and GRC solutions. The software centralized system operations through a single interface, automated server shutdowns and restarts, and enabled scheduled maintenance without staff presence. Results included 8x faster system refreshes, elimination of overtime costs, removal of 250 manual steps per refresh, and $70,000 annual savings in offshore resourcing.

Key takeaways

System refresh time reduced from four days to six hours with full automation

Eliminated 250 manual steps and associated human errors in maintenance tasks

Removed need for off-hours staffing, cutting overtime costs and improving work-life balance

Saved $70,000 per year in offshore outsourcing costs while freeing internal staff

Enabled rapid system copies with minimal notice, increasing business agility

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