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Hewlett Packard Enterprise SAP S/4HANA Business Transformation Case Study

Case study of HPE consolidating nine ERP systems into SAP S/4HANA to support outcome-based consumption models and reduce IT costs.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source
SAP

Hewlett Packard Enterprise deployed SAP S/4HANA on its own hardware to modernize ERP processes and accommodate new consumption-based offerings. The project consolidated nine ERP instances into one global system, retired over 450 applications, and redirected savings toward innovation. Key outcomes include simplified IT landscape, faster process execution, and improved ability to meet evolving customer requirements in the high-tech sector.

Key takeaways

Consolidated nine ERP solutions into a single SAP S/4HANA instance serving as the global source of truth

Retired over 450 applications and more than 55 percent of the application portfolio through process standardization

Enabled support for outcome-based and consumption-driven business models required by enterprise customers

Reduced IT operating costs and redirected budget to innovation and digital initiatives

Improved user productivity and business agility through simplified processes and enhanced UX

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