Analysis and consolidation of the existing application landscape to eliminate redundant systems, improve efficiency, and reduce operating costs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Many isolated applications \u2192 High maintenance costs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Redundant software solutions \u2192 Inefficiency in business processes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
No integration between systems \u2192 Data silos<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
Inventory of the application landscape (Application Book) \u2192 Where are there redundancies?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Standardization & Consolidation (7S Model) \u2192 Fewer applications, standardization, greater efficiency<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Integration & Interface Optimization \u2192 Improved Interoperability Between Systems<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Cloud & SaaS Strategies \u2192 Migration to Modern Architectures<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
Reduced licensing and maintenance costs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Efficient & Integrated IT Processes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Increased productivity & improved user experience<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Current application landscape<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Areas under consideration<\/p>\n<\/div>
Web Services \/ SaaS: Line-of-business applications, cloud services, portals, interfaces\/APIs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
Digital Workplace:<\/strong> Desktop-Standards, Collaboration-Tools, Identity & Access, Softwareverteilung<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> SharePoint \/ M365: Sites & Information Architecture, Permissions, Templates, Lifecycle<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Mobile: Apps & Devices, MDM\/MAM, Security Policies, App Lifecycle<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Data & Migration: Data Sources, Replacement\/Migration Objects, Cutover, Data Quality & Archiving<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> 1) Map and organize the current landscape<\/p>\n<\/div> Create an application inventory (including owner, usage, costs, and interfaces) <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Organization by Business Units \/ Capabilities and Platforms<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Transparency regarding dependencies, risks, and compliance requirements<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> 2) Reduce duplicates (streamline)<\/p>\n<\/div> Identify and consolidate duplicate or similar applications<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Standardize versions\/variants; phase out legacy systems in a targeted manner<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Identify quick wins (reduction in licenses, operations, and support costs)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> 3) Consolidate functionalities & define the target vision<\/p>\n<\/div> Consolidate applications by function\/value-added (capability mapping)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Define the target stack for each area (standard tools, exceptions as appropriate)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Roadmap, including migration\/implementation and decision-making logic (business value) <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> 4) Harmonize & establish governance<\/p>\n<\/div> Processes & Guidelines (e.g., tool selection, implementation, lifecycle)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Consistent documentation in the DMS (standards, architecture, decisions)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Roles & Responsibilities: Application Owners \/ Ownership<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Result (Target Landscape)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> A lean, standardized application landscape with fewer redundancies<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Clear responsibilities & documented standards<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Lower costs, less complexity, greater control<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>