Areas of Practice

SAP S/4HANA Transformation – Greenfield, Brownfield & Hybrid ERP Migration Experts

Transform your enterprise with the power of SAP S/4HANA.
We deliver complete S/4HANA migration and transformation services—helping organizations move from legacy ERP systems to a modern, intelligent SAP landscape. Our approach ensures real-time data visibility, process automation, and clean-core architecture, empowering you to adapt faster, operate smarter, and grow without limits.

Whether you need a Greenfield implementation, Brownfield system conversion, or Selective Data Transition, our proven methodology guarantees a smooth transition—on time, on budget, and with measurable business outcomes.

Flexible S/4HANA Architectures We Support:

  • On-Premise S/4HANA – Maximum control, deep customization, and complete infrastructure ownership.

  • Private Cloud S/4HANA – Secure, scalable, and flexible, ideal for regulated and data-sensitive industries.

  • Public Cloud S/4HANA – Rapid deployment, lower TCO, and continuous innovation with SAP’s standard best practices.

  • Hybrid S/4HANA – Balance between customization and agility by combining on-premise and cloud capabilities.

  • Two-Tier ERP with S/4HANA – Centralized headquarters ERP with flexible, cloud-enabled ERP for subsidiaries.

Our S/4HANA Migration & Transformation Framework:

  1. Readiness Assessment & Strategy – In-depth analysis of your current ERP, business processes, and data to define the optimal migration path.

  2. Custom Transformation Roadmap – Step-by-step plan including architecture selection, migration tools, and deployment timelines.

  3. Accelerated Migration Execution – Leveraging SAP Activate methodology, automation tools, and data migration best practices for a seamless cutover.

  4. Change Management & User Enablement – Driving adoption with targeted communication, hands-on training, and stakeholder engagement.

  5. Post-Go-Live Optimization – Continuous monitoring, performance tuning, and enhancements to maximize ROI.

Why Choose FORTE4 their SAP S/4HANA Project?

  • Minimal Downtime: Optimized migration methods and cutover strategies.

  • Data Accuracy & Compliance: Embedded data cleansing and governance at every stage.

  • Future-Proof Design: Scalable, extensible architecture built on clean-core principles.

  • Industry Expertise: Proven success in manufacturing, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, and more.

With us, your SAP S/4HANA transformation isn’t just an IT migration—it’s the foundation for your intelligent enterprise.

SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) – Central Governance for Your Intelligent Enterprise

Future Ready Solutions

Scalable Architectures

Empowering Innovation

SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) – Innovate, Integrate, and Extend with Confidence

Elevate how your business manages master data. With SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), you transform critical data management from a liability into a strategic advantage—ensuring accuracy, consistency, and trust across your entire organization. Whether you're governing business partners, materials, or financial data, our MDG services deliver robust governance, simplified workflows, and a clean data foundation for innovation.

Flexible SAP MDG Architectures You Can Choose From:

  • Co-Deployment on S/4HANA or ECC
    Embed MDG directly within your transactional system (ECC or S/4HANA) to reduce hardware overhead, streamline integrations, and benefit from a unified data model. Cloud Foundationpages.community.sap.com

  • Hub Deployment
    Leverage a central MDG system as the single source of truth—governing master data for all other SAP and non-SAP systems via established replication frameworks. pages.community.sap.comlearning.sap.com

  • Cloud Edition (SaaS or PaaS)
    Kickstart governance quickly with a lightweight, cloud-native MDG solution built on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), focused initially on business partner data with future extensibility in mind. pages.community.sap.comalluvion.eu

  • Federated Governance (from S/4HANA 2023)
    Blend central control with local autonomy—empowering domain owners with local governance while consolidating the “golden copy” at the core. SAP Community

  • Cloud-Ready Mode (on-Premise, Private Cloud, or Public Cloud)
    Access modern, Fiori-based governance apps, BPMN workflows, and integration with SAP Build Process Automation—available across deployment types for Business Partner governance. learning.sap.com

Our SAP MDG Governance Services Framework

  1. Master Data Strategy & Architecture Design
    Work with you to define the right MDG deployment model—co-deployment, hub, cloud, or federated—to match your IT setup and business needs.

  2. Flexible Governance Modeling
    Set up governance processes with precision: define workflow change requests, validations, approval flows, and rich data staging for domains like business partners, materials, and financials.

  3. Migration & Integration Excellence
    Ensure smooth data onboarding and synchronization using DRF, APIs, RFCs, or standard integration channels—keeping your ecosystem in sync from MDG to ERP and beyond. RedditCloud Foundation

  4. User Adoption & Change Enablement
    Deliver intuitive Fiori apps, guided workflows, and user training to enable fast and confident adoption of MDG governance tools.

  5. Ongoing Optimization & Governance Evolution
    Track data quality metrics, refine workflows, extend data domains, and prepare your governance setup for new deployment modes and domains—future-ready and scalable.

Why Our Clients Choose FORTE4 MDG Services

  • Governance at the Right Place: Whether you need centralized control or distributed ownership, we help you choose a model—hub, co-deployed, federated, or cloud—that matches your governance philosophy.

  • Master Data Integrity: Rigorous change management, built-in validations, and approval workflows keep your master data clean and trusted.

  • Rapid Start, Long-Term Flexibility: From a lightweight SaaS model to full orchestration in hybrid landscapes—grow with minimal friction.

  • Innovative Tooling: Move beyond classic ABAP setups—experience cloud-ready UI, process automation, and adaptable governance via Fiori and BPMN-driven apps.

IBM Hybrid Cloud & Red Hat – Enterprise Cloud Modernization

Turn ideas into business outcomes faster.
SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) empowers your organization to integrate applications, extend SAP and non-SAP solutions, and innovate with intelligent technologies—without disrupting your core systems. Our BTP services help you harness data, analytics, AI, integration, and automation to drive transformation at speed and scale.

Whether you’re building cloud-native applications, unifying hybrid landscapes, or unlocking the power of AI in your ERP, we deliver the architecture, governance, and execution expertise to make it happen.

Flexible SAP BTP Architectures & Deployment Models

  • Public Cloud (Multi-Tenant)
    Access BTP services in a shared, fully managed environment—ideal for rapid innovation, cost efficiency, and automatic scalability.

  • Private Cloud (Single-Tenant)
    Get the isolation, compliance, and performance benefits of a dedicated environment while retaining full BTP service capabilities.

  • Hybrid Deployment
    Seamlessly connect on-premise SAP solutions (ECC, S/4HANA, MDG) with cloud-based BTP services—perfect for phased cloud adoption strategies.

  • Multi-Cloud Strategy
    Deploy BTP on your preferred hyperscaler (AWS, Azure, GCP) to combine SAP capabilities with your existing cloud investments.

  • Edge & Offline Extensions
    Extend SAP capabilities to edge locations or offline environments for scenarios in manufacturing, oil & gas, or remote operations.

Our SAP BTP Service Framework

  1. BTP Strategy & Architecture Design
    Define the right service mix—Integration Suite, Extension Suite, Data & Analytics, AI Core—aligned to your business and IT roadmap.

  2. Integration Excellence
    Unify your enterprise landscape using BTP Integration Suite—connecting SAP and non-SAP systems with APIs, event-driven architecture, and secure data flows.

  3. Extension Development
    Build modern, cloud-native apps using SAP Build, CAP (Cloud Application Programming Model), and Fiori—without compromising the clean core of your ERP.

  4. Data & Analytics Modernization
    Centralize and analyze data across systems with SAP Datasphere, Data Intelligence, and embedded AI/ML for predictive insights.

  5. Automation & Process Orchestration
    Streamline workflows with SAP Build Process Automation and BPMN-based orchestration to accelerate business operations.

  6. Security, Compliance & Governance
    Implement role-based access, identity federation, and audit controls to keep your innovations secure and compliant.

Why Organizations Choose FORTE4’s BTP Services

  • End-to-End Expertise: From integration and extension to AI and automation.

  • Clean-Core Compliant: Extend SAP without modifying the core, preserving upgradeability.

  • Industry-Focused Solutions: Pre-built accelerators for manufacturing, oil & gas, and pharmaceuticals.

  • Multi-Cloud Flexibility: Run BTP seamlessly on AWS, Azure, or GCP without vendor lock-in.

With SAP BTP, innovation doesn’t have to wait for your next ERP upgrade—you can build, integrate, and optimize in parallel, delivering value to the business today.

At FORTE4, we enable organizations to modernize, integrate, and scale their IT infrastructure with IBM Hybrid Cloud and Red Hat OpenShift, unlocking the power of flexible, secure, and efficient cloud-native environments. Our practice focuses on hybrid and multi-cloud adoption, ensuring seamless integration with SAP landscapes, enterprise applications, and business-critical workflows.

Technical Capabilities & Services

1. Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Architecture Design

  • Design scalable, resilient hybrid cloud architectures combining on-premises data centers, private clouds, and public cloud providers.

  • Implement Red Hat OpenShift for containerized workloads, microservices, and cloud-native applications.

  • Optimize compute, storage, and network resources for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

2. Enterprise Application Modernization

  • Containerize and migrate SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, MDG, and legacy ERP systems to hybrid cloud platforms.

  • Enable continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for faster, reliable software deployment.

  • Implement cloud-native patterns for scalability, resilience, and automated orchestration.

3. Security, Compliance & Governance

  • Apply enterprise-grade security standards across hybrid cloud deployments, including encryption, identity management, and access controls.

  • Maintain regulatory compliance with audit-ready cloud governance and monitoring frameworks.

  • Implement Red Hat security features like SELinux, OpenShift Network Policies, and container isolation for production workloads.

4. Automation & Observability

  • Use Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform to automate provisioning, configuration, and patch management.

  • Implement centralized monitoring, logging, and observability for performance optimization and proactive issue resolution.

  • Enable self-healing, automated scaling, and predictive infrastructure management to reduce downtime.

5. Integration & Interoperability

  • Seamlessly connect hybrid cloud environments with on-prem SAP landscapes, third-party applications, and data lakes.

  • Implement API management and service mesh architectures for microservices and distributed systems.

  • Facilitate cross-cloud interoperability to avoid vendor lock-in and ensure business continuity.

At FORTE4, our IBM Hybrid Cloud & Red Hat practice helps enterprises unlock the full potential of cloud-native technologies, modernize SAP and enterprise applications, and achieve scalable, secure, and efficient hybrid cloud operations.

IBM watsonx – Generative AI & Enterprise AI Lifecycle Platform

At FORTE4, we specialize in implementing IBM watsonx, the next-generation Generative AI and AI Lifecycle platform, enabling enterprises to build, deploy, and scale AI solutions with speed, accuracy, and governance. Our practice focuses on integrating watsonx into your existing SAP and enterprise landscape to accelerate digital transformation.

Technical Capabilities & Services

1. AI Model Development & Fine-Tuning

  • Access IBM’s foundation models (Granite series and open-source models) and customize them for enterprise use cases.

  • Fine-tune models using proprietary business data for predictive analytics, natural language understanding, and advanced automation.

  • Optimize model performance, accuracy, and efficiency across structured and unstructured data sources.

2. Data Engineering & Integration

  • Prepare enterprise data pipelines for training and inference using IBM watsonx Data Refinery and Synthetic Data tools.

  • Seamlessly integrate AI models with SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, MDG, and ERP systems.

  • Ensure data consistency, security, and compliance across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

3. AI Deployment & Lifecycle Management

  • Deploy AI solutions across on-prem, hybrid, or cloud environments with full lifecycle management.

  • Implement MLOps pipelines to monitor model performance, versioning, and automated retraining.

  • Provide real-time monitoring, alerting, and scalability for mission-critical AI applications.

4. AI Governance, Compliance & Ethics

  • Implement bias detection and mitigation frameworks for fair AI decisions.

  • Ensure enterprise-grade security, auditability, and regulatory compliance for AI-driven processes.

  • Provide transparent explainability tools for critical decision-making models.

5. Generative AI & Advanced Automation

  • Design intelligent agents and AI-driven assistants to automate repetitive processes.

  • Use Prompt Lab and Agent Lab to refine model responses for customer support, content generation, and enterprise decision support.

  • Unlock innovation in predictive maintenance, supply chain optimization, and finance automation.

At FORTE4, our IBM watsonx practice bridges enterprise data, AI modeling, and governance. We help organizations leverage generative AI responsibly, accelerate digital transformation, and realize measurable business outcomes.