2017 Oracle EBS Cloud Roadmap

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1 2017 Oracle EBS Cloud Roadmap Velocity Technology Solutions This EBS Cloud Roadmap will: Suggest the right time to move EBS to the cloud Walk you through the steps and projected timeline. Provide reasons to consider using a 3rd party

2 Most EBS users are not questioning if they should move to the cloud, but rather when and how. Today, the flexibility, cost savings and performance of a cloud model are well known. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Big 4: 4 questions you will have when considering moving your EBS applications to the cloud. 3 Best Times to Move to the Cloud: M&A? Migrating to EBS R12? Evaluate these and other milestone events as the best times to move. 4 3 Scenarios Walk-Through: Moving from an on-premise solution? Switching providers? Or implementing EBS in the cloud? We ll show you the way. 6 What Next? Thinking about moving to the cloud without help? A partner might be the best answer Where do we host our applications -- private, public or hybrid cloud? 2. How long will it take to get there? 3. What are the steps and considerations along the way? 4. When is the best time to move to the cloud? Move to the Cloud with Velocity: 10 We bring our deep Oracle expertise to your EBS applications no matter where they are hosted. 2 Still businesses planning to implement a cloud model have 4 questions in mind: Public, Private or Hybrid? Understanding Your Cloud Options Whether you are planning a merger, acquisition or divestiture, an infrastructure refresh, a new product release, or purchase of additional storage, choosing the right cloud methodology and landscape is critical. EBS customers considering a move to the cloud can choose from one of three options: 1. PRIVATE CLOUD 2. PUBLIC CLOUD 3. HYBRID CLOUD For EBS customers concerned Public cloud is the most Hybrid cloud models are with controlling both access to well-known type of cloud among the fastest growing their data as well as where it is computing thanks to its ease cloud adoption models for EBS stored, a private cloud is usually of use and scalability. Benefits customers because they allow a more attractive option. Also, include cost savings, agility, companies to pick and choose for those governed by heavy and innovation as organizations various elements from either regulation, or the truly security look to establish a more the public cloud or private conscious, private clouds may modern IT environment. cloud or a combination be the ideal option for handling However, as security and/or that most closely fit their sensitive data. Private clouds privacy concerns, and lack of own computing needs. For offer greater control over vendor support, continue to be example, a company could infrastructure, performance, top inhibitors to public cloud host its financial applications availability and security. To adoption, organizations should on a private cloud, while that end, for some companies, consider a managed cloud also hosting less sensitive costs may be higher in a private services provider with a cloud applications and data (such cloud versus a public cloud. management platform for full as public-facing collateral) on visibility, optimization and onethe public cloud. For most click management of the cloud customers, a hybrid cloud offers infrastructure. a balance of convenience, flexibility and security. 3

3 Best Times to Move to the Cloud When Upgrading EBS 02 At Current Landscape End of Life 03 During a Merger, Acquisition, or Divestiture When Upgrading EBS At Current Landscape End of Life Upgrading to a new EBS release is a great opportunity to migrate to a cloud model. An increasingly popular decision for organizations facing a hardware upgrade is to use the opportunity to move to the cloud. Often, an EBS upgrade will require refreshing existing hardware to support the additional processing capabilities needed for the upgraded EBS applications. 04 Faced With Constrained IT Support 02 Move to the cloud on an OpEx cost basis, avoiding a large CapEx spend on hardware. Upgrading or replacing hardware is a costly fix that may work in the short term, but does not provide the performance boost most companies require. A move to the cloud gives EBS users greater business agility, reduced cycle times and guaranteed availability. In addition, a move to the cloud provides the opportunity for businesses to match their costs to the value they receive, making them ondemand consumers of capacity and its corresponding cost During a Merger, Acquisition, or Divestiture Faced With Constrained IT Support Setting up a new EBS landscape for either a new implementation or a carve out from an existing EBS landscape when going through a merger, acquisition, or divestiture is much quicker, cheaper, and faster in the cloud. Moving EBS to the cloud is ideal for organizations with IT resources that are stretched thin. Utilizing a cloud-based EBS landscape will also eliminate the need to buy hardware, go through a procurement and installation process, and spend capital funds during the M&A. The on-demand and scalable access of a cloud EBS environment provides flexibility and a foundation for rapid absorption and integration during mergers and acquisitions. EBS can be a complex environment and can be difficult to keep running with limited IT resources. A managed cloud environment provides cost-effective access to specialized EBS skillsets whenever they are needed. Cloud vendors are able to apply learned best practices, bringing value beyond access to additional resources. If support is ending on one company system, businesses involved in mergers, acquisition or a divestiture can benefit from a managed cloud infrastructure. The cloud - whether public, private or hybrid - can also be the single environment for legacy EBS systems and others that have been upgraded. Additionally, moving to the cloud can fast track the carve out or implementation of a new EBS environment for a new company and allow for a decreased Transition Service Agreement (TSA) and costs during the cutover. 4 5

4 SITUATION 1: On-Premise Moving to the Cloud SITUATION 2: Switching Cloud Service Providers PHASE 1: THE MIGRATION Moving your EBS environment from your datacenter into a third-party private or public cloud is a good option for users who want the benefits of cloud computing without giving up the mature functionality and customizations of their EBS applications. Typically a business can achieve cost savings of 20%+, as well as increased scalability and performance of their EBS applications. PHASE 2: STEADY STATE Once the migration is complete, your business will begin reaping the benefits of cloud hosting. You will begin to see reduced cycle times, improved performance and will be better able to make data-backed business decisions. Your realized cost savings will be based on several considerations: Many cloud service providers offer end-to-end services, including technical, functional, and end-user support. Cost savings are achieved through the automated and consistent service levels of a managed cloud environment. Additional benefits include reduced risk involved in over or under-provisioning resources. During this portion of the life cycle, you may evaluate the opportunity to create additional savings on the merits and business case of outsourcing functional support as well. As cloud environments mature and new platforms emerge, many IT leaders are rethinking their cloud provider partnerships. After gaining experience running applications in the cloud, companies may switch cloud vendors to better align with their business needs or fulfill a need that is not currently being met. Companies change EBS Hosting / Cloud Providers for the following reasons: Companies Change EBS Hosting/Cloud Providers for the following reasons: 1. Vendor is not proactive in monitoring cloud environment 2. Business has experienced service outages 3. Insufficient disaster recovery services 4. Cost is not competitive PHASE 1: THE MIGRATION The migration time when switching cloud providers is similar to an onpremise model, which varies based on the number of EBS applications and application instances in scope. Once the migration from the current provider to the new provider is complete, the client may expect to enjoy the following benefits: Better service in terms of response times to requests for support Reduced or eliminated service outages Disaster recovery that is proven and ensures required RTOs and RPOs Reduced direct and indirect costs PHASE 2: STEADY STATE Once the migration is complete, it is time to decide if there are ways to achieve additional cost savings. Your new cloud service provider may offer services that were not available to you before, including functional, end-user, lifecycle management and upgrade support. You can begin to evaluate the business impact of maintaining or outsourcing IT functional application support once steady state is achieved. EBS Migration - On-Premise to the Cloud: TOTAL TIME10-12 Weeks EBS Migration - Cloud Hosing Providers: TOTAL TIME 3-5 Months 6 7

5 What Next? SITUATION 3: Implementing EBS If you are implementing EBS for the first time, one of the biggest decisions you will make is whether to host your EBS applications in the cloud. The alternative would be to spend capital dollars on infrastructure and hardware in order to run EBS on-premise. Implementing EBS in the cloud can be done faster and at a lower price. PHASE 1 BLUEPRINTING This roadmap serves as a guide to help you begin to decide whether hosting EBS in the cloud is the right move for your company. For many organizations, that will mean consideration of a third party to partner for a successful move to a private, public or hybrid cloud solution. TIME: Weeks to Months, Varying by Scope The purpose of this phase is to provide initial planning and preparation for the EBS implementation. In this phase, the business will spend time with the implementation partner and develop a roadmap for the scope of the project. The blueprint will drive the timeline for the initial investment. Reasons to Consider a Third Party: 1. Lack of in-house resources to build an infrastructure PHASE 2 REALIZATION 2. Lack of EBS technical know-how to maximize application benefits TIME: Weeks to Month, based upon scope 3. Inability to meet cloud transition timeline with existing resources The realization phase is when the configuration work is done. Shortly before this starts, the underlying infrastructure and support staff need to be in place. 4. The need for in-house IT to focus on core business Benefits of Third Party EBS Cloud Service Providers: There are multiple cost factors to consider: 1. Cost to buy the software 2. Implementation services 3. Infrastructure and technical support The timeline for implementing a new EBS environment can vary widely. Companies who buy a suite of products may only have the resources to implement a subset of what was purchased. For example, the implementation of a financial module only may take 8 weeks, while implementing a full EBS portfolio could take up to two years. PHASE 3 PREP FOR GO-LIVE TIME: One Month 1. Facilitate deployment and speed time to value During the prep for go-live phase, a quality environment must be in place, typically a month in advance of go-live. Load testing is conducted in order to promote the environment to production. 2. Access to specialized EBS skillsets including implementation and configuration 3. Reduce infrastructure and migration complexities 4. Flexible and scalable resources for each phase of migration. PHASE 4 GO-LIVE TIME: Long weekend The go-live phase takes place over a weekend, typically lasting two days. EBS Implementation: TOTAL TIME 4-12 Months* *Based on complexity and breadth of modules being implemented 8 9

6 Why Choose Velocity For EBS users, the price, performance and security of a cloud environment is an increasingly attractive option. We recommend you undertake a full due diligence process to assess the best vendors in order to maximize benefits and minimize risk. Ready to move your EBS applications to the cloud? Contact us, or call to learn more about our end-to-end EBS services. Proven Expertise: 300+ Global Oracle resources Velocity Technology Solutions ( a global enterprise application cloud services leader since 2003, delivers secure, fully managed environments spanning virtual private, public and hybrid clouds. The company s portfolio includes application-focused cloud managed services, professional services, with data analytics and optimization solutions. Velocity s expertise in managing leading ERP applications, leveraging the patent pending Velocity Cloud Application Management Platform, gives customers required availability, security, visibility and control at a reduced total cost of ownership. Velocity is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, with facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. Velocity is a portfolio company of Silver Lake Sumeru, a global leader with private equity investments in leading, growth-oriented technology companies. For additional information on the firm and its entire portfolio, visit Year Oracle Platinum partner 1 st Company to implement Oracle EBS 12 with Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services 1 st Company to deploy a hosted subscription-based Oracle EBS 12.1 model 10 11

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