ProRail’s SAP S/4HANA Cloud Migration: Dutch Rail Modernization

Introduction

ProRail, the Dutch railway management company, enhanced its operational capabilities by deploying SAP S/4HANA on the Microsoft Azure Cloud, supported by Capgemini. This initiative aimed to improve user-friendliness, flexibility, and system reliability, addressing the limitations of ProRail’s existing SAP systems.

Background and Objectives

ProRail initiated the transition to SAP S/4HANA and the cloud to modernize its IT infrastructure. The project addressed challenges posed by the existing SAP systems, aiming to meet contemporary demands. The migration involved a large-scale data transfer to ensure system continuity.

Implementation and Scope

The implementation of SAP S/4HANA was part of a wider strategy to migrate legacy systems and introduce agile work methods within ProRail. The project focused on key back-office functions, including finance, purchasing, project management, and reporting, resulting in more user-friendly tools and processes.

Collaboration and Management

ProRail and Capgemini collaborated on application management to ensure continuity and prepare for agile work practices. A dedicated team managed ProRail’s entire application landscape, supporting both new and legacy technology. This approach facilitated easier support for existing applications and provided a stronger foundation for new tools, improving communication between internal and external parties and reducing ProRail’s time-to-market.

Outcomes and Future Plans

The deployment of SAP S/4HANA enabled enhanced scalability and improved data-driven insights for ProRail. Capgemini plans to continue its partnership with ProRail to support agile working practices, as well as the maintenance and expansion of the Dutch railway network.

Conclusion

ProRail implemented SAP S/4HANA on the Microsoft Azure Cloud, supported by Capgemini, to enhance its railway management capabilities. This project included a large-scale data transfer and focused on improving user-friendliness, flexibility, and system reliability while modernizing back-office functions. Capgemini will continue to support ProRail in its ongoing efforts to maintain and expand the Dutch railway network.

Company Summary

ProRail: A Dutch railway management company.

Capgemini: A company that supported ProRail with SAP S/4HANA implementation.

Technology

SAP S/4HANA: An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implemented by ProRail.

Microsoft Azure Cloud: The cloud platform on which ProRail deployed SAP S/4HANA.