This is How ATK Enhanced SAP Business One with AWS

ATK, a leader in transforming dream homes into reality, boasts a vast selection of premium building materials. From floor and wall tiles to luxurious bathtubs and vanities, they offer everything to create a stylish and functional living space. However, with such a diverse and ever-growing product range, ATK faced a malware attack and challenges in managing their inventory and fulfilling customer orders efficiently. This increasing complexity demanded a more robust and scalable solution, ultimately leading them to implement AWS. This strategic move streamlined core processes like inventory management and sales, boosting overall efficiency. Additionally, cloud-based access to data empowered ATK with real-time insights for better decision-making and a competitive edge. The inherent scalability of AWS allows ATK to effortlessly adapt their IT infrastructure to growth, while the pay-as-you-go model reduces upfront costs and simplifies IT management. ATK benefited from a server upgrade with near-zero downtime, resulting in a better user experience for the application. By leveraging SAP Business One on AWS, ATK achieved a significant transformation in their business, enhancing efficiency, data-driven decision-making, agility, and cost savings, positioning them for continued growth and success in the competitive distribution landscape.

Why did ATK move to SAP on AWS?

ATK moved to SAP on AWS after a critical ransomware attack, gaining enhanced security. To improve their SAP Business One performance, ATK migrated to AWS. They leveraged Amazon Services for faster reports, enabling better decisions. Additionally, the move freed up resources for innovation by eliminating infrastructure management.

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Opportunity | Optimizing System Performance for Increased Productivity

Established in 2011, ATK, a home fashion leader specializing in premium building materials, has thrived on its commitment to quality and customer service. However, as ATK’s success story unfolded, their existing business systems began to struggle with the demands of their expanding operations. Manual processes hampered overall efficiency, hindering productivity and timely order fulfillment. Additionally, managing and scaling their on-premises IT infrastructure proved to be a resource-intensive endeavor, lacking the agility needed to adapt to evolving market demands. These challenges coalesced into a significant bottleneck, threatening to impede ATK’s continued growth and success.

Recognizing this need for transformation, ATK pursued on a strategic quest to find a more robust and scalable solution. This quest ultimately led them to the power of AWS, paving the way for a new era of operational efficiency and growth. By leveraging the scalability and agility of the cloud, ATK envisioned a future where they could effortlessly adapt to market shifts, and streamline core processes. With this transformation on the horizon, ATK positioned itself to not only overcome current limitations but also propel itself towards continued success in the ever-evolving distribution landscape. The company collaborated with Emerging Alliance for their extensive SAP Business One and cloud expertise, running their core systems on SAP hosted on AWS.

“SAP on AWS delivers a 25-35% cost reduction on infrastructure. Additionally, the cloud allows us to easily create custom environments, leading to improved IT efficiency.”
-Afsal – Owner, ATK

Solution | Optimizing SAP Business One for Peak Performance with AWS

In their quest for improved business agility and real-time data insights, ATK set out on a strategic journey. Their chosen path: SAP Business One hosted on the robust and scalable Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud platform.

This decision was fueled by several factors. First, AWS boasted a longer history of successfully running SAP workloads compared to other cloud providers, giving ATK confidence in its reliability. Second, with multiple existing workloads already on AWS, ATK anticipated the ability to seamlessly scale SAP Business One to meet their growth demands. Finally, during proof-of-concept (POC) testing, ATK witnessed a significant 25-35% improvement in SAP Business One performance on AWS compared to their on-premises infrastructure.

To ensure a smooth transition, ATK partnered with AWS Partner Emerging Alliance, with prior experience working with ATK’s SAP environment, meticulously planned the migration. They avoided a simple approach and conducted a thorough analysis of system interdependencies. Utilizing native SAP migration tools, they successfully moved the environment into secure AWS environments.

The migration to AWS has delivered significant benefits for ATK. Complex reports that previously took an hour now generate faster, while basic reports are ready in seconds. Streamlined processes have resulted in significant time savings, particularly during critical month-end closing periods. ATK reports a full day saved in completing these tasks, eliminating the need for late-night work sessions.

Beyond performance gains, ATK also benefits from the inherent scalability and agility of the cloud platform. The SAP Business One system can effortlessly adapt to accommodate future growth and evolving business needs. Additionally, AWS environments adhere to accredited SAP designs, utilizing secure and scalable compute resources along with high-performance storage solutions. AWS Config ensures that configurations comply with ATK’s auditing and system compliance requirements.

By leveraging SAP Business One on AWS, ATK has achieved a successful digital transformation. They are now positioned for a future of operational efficiency, data-driven decision making, and agility in the ever-changing distribution landscape.

Outcome | ATK Powers Up with AWS Soaring 40% Faster in the Cloud

ATK achieved a significant boost in efficiency and streamlined operations by migrating their SAP Business One system to the AWS Cloud. This strategic move paid off in multiple ways. Application runtime across the board saw a remarkable improvement, translating faster processing times and increased efficiency for core business functions. Additionally, ATK’s data footprint shrunk by 35%, optimizing storage costs. By leveraging the pay-as-you-go model of AWS, ATK secured substantial cost savings, which they can now reinvest in other critical areas of the business. The migration itself was remarkably smooth, minimizing business disruption and being primarily managed by ATK’s internal IT team. This seamless transition demonstrates the ease of managing and maintaining SAP Business One hosted on AWS. This cloud-based solution also positions ATK for the future, offering a scalable and agile platform that can adapt to evolving business needs and accommodate growth. With robust security and compliance features built-in, ATK can confidently navigate the future on AWS. ATK’s successful migration serves as a blueprint for other businesses seeking to optimize their SAP Business One operations and unlock the transformative power of the cloud. This achievement reflects their commitment to continuous improvement and dedication to providing a streamlined and efficient experience for their customers.

About ATK

ATK boasts five branches and offers a stunning collection of over 7,000 luxury Indian tiles. Free 3D design consultations and delivery ensure your dream space becomes a reality. With a focus on quality and exceptional service, ATK has delighted over 150,000 customers in Oman.

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