Unifying IT Systems with SAP Enterprise Support at Shire Pharmaceuticals

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Unifying IT Systems with SAP Enterprise Support at Shire Pharmaceuticals

Case study shows how SAP Enterprise Support helped Shire Pharmaceuticals integrate disparate IT systems and migrate to SAP HANA after rapid growth through acquisitions.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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SAP

Following multiple mergers, Shire Pharmaceuticals needed to consolidate diverse SAP and non-SAP systems and migrate databases from Oracle to SAP HANA. SAP Enterprise Support services, including continuous quality checks, expert-guided sessions, and advisory support, enabled a low-risk transition. The result was a simplified IT landscape, 10-15% performance gains, faster time to value, and a stable platform for future innovation in rare disease therapies.

Key takeaways

SAP Enterprise Support services guided system integration and Oracle-to-HANA migration across a multi-system landscape

Continuous quality checks and expert sessions reduced risk and supported on-time go-lives with minimal disruption

Performance improved 10-15% after HANA migration and CQC recommendations

IT simplification enabled faster innovation and collaboration for rare disease research

43 service engagements delivered, including 24 CQCs and multiple workshops and value maps

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