BT faced a significant challenge in modernizing its finance operations due to the accumulation of legacy technologies. The company was managing 11 disparate finance platforms across the business, which were not only complex to maintain but also costly to operate. These outdated systems created inefficiencies, increased risks, and hampered the ability to scale operations effectively. BT required a comprehensive solution to unify its finance systems, reduce operational complexity, and achieve significant cost savings while future-proofing its financial operations.
To address these challenges, ITPro helped BT adopt a unified, cloud-first strategy for its finance operations with RISE with SAP. Built around SAP S/4HANA Cloud, this solution streamlined BT’s finance systems into a single, cohesive platform. The cloud-first approach eliminated the burden of patch management and ensured seamless migration when software versions reached the end of their support cycles. ITPro facilitated the transition, ensuring a smooth implementation that minimized disruption while enabling BT to focus on core business functions.
The implementation of RISE with SAP transformed BT’s financial operations, delivering millions of pounds in annualized savings for 2024 alone. By unifying systems, BT no longer needed to manage multiple platforms or require users to familiarize themselves with different systems when transitioning between tasks. The cloud-based solution also eliminated risks associated with software patching and migration, providing a secure and scalable platform. With ITPro’s expertise, BT now operates more efficiently, with reduced complexity and a streamlined finance infrastructure that is built for the future.
“Be prepared for a lot of issues once you go live, because it’s a new system. People have been used to what they had for 20 years, so the delivery is probably three to six months after the go live, really.”