Robustness and flexibility: can they be reconciled in one architecture?
Within our organisations, we all want our architecture to meet two seemingly contradictory needs. On the one hand, we want a robust and solid architecture we can rely on. But we also want a flexibility that will allow us to meet our customers’ service needs and adapt quickly to changing trends and requirements.
28 / 03 / 23
13:30
Virtual meeting
So, are these two irreconcilable, or can we find a way to deliver both? Must architectural robustness limit what service delivery teams can do? There are a lot of elements that can play a role in answering those questions. Some of the things to consider include: business-led IT, data governance, desired service delivery speed, legacy technology, and the choice between starting fresh or investing in redeveloping existing tools.
In this session, we have a look at these topics, and more: two organisations will take us through their real-life user stories. First, we’ll hear from Liantis about the challenges of developing an architecture that meets all of the requirements of a digital transformation. Then, Daikin will share their large-scale migration to SAP S/4HANA.
Agenda
13:30
(in English) Welcome and introduction
Ann Guinée, Communication Manager, Beltug
13:40
(in Dutch) User story: Liantis architectural runway
In 2018, Liantis was established from the merger of several HR companies in order to offer an integrated approach for business owners and or employers. From starting out, to hiring, to retirement, and everything in-between. This new business model required a digital transformation, and Liantis had to confront some challenging questions:
- How do you move towards a product-focused organisation?
- How do you empower fusion teams to embrace architecture and agility in a balanced way?
- How do you deal with evolving customer demands with legacy platforms?
Nicolas Van Kerschaver, Directeur Digitalisering, and Tom Samyn, Enterprise Architect Manager, Liantis
14:10
Q&A: Your questions, your experience
14:25
(in English) User story: Daikin’s migration to SAP S/4HANA
In summer 2022, Daikin Europe successfully migrated to SAP S/4HANA. Daikin’s Mirai project is one of the major S/4 conversions of this size and complexity in Europe. In this presentation, you’ll learn about the:
- Project approach: How did the team ‘sell’ the S/4HANA project to the Board?
- Project scope and targets: What were the organisation’s project ambitions on top of the technical migration?
- Timeline: What was the overall timeline of the S/4 roadmap and go-live?
- Result & lessons learned
Joachim Verplancke, Senior Manager, IT Center EMEA Development, Daikin Europe
14:55
Q&A: Your questions, your experience
15:15
Wrap up & end