Maui Jim's Journey to Compliance & DB Reduction
Maui Jim struggled with uncontrolled ECC database growth and compliance challenges related to global retention policies and GDPR. Partnering with Auritas, they implemented automated data archiving and retention strategies to reduce database size, improve performance, and ensure compliance. The addition of Document Access (Extended ECM) further optimized system efficiency and positioned them for a smooth S/4HANA migration.
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Smart performance
Faster access, backups, and improved overall system speed.
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Compliance-ready
Supports GDPR and retention policies, reducing legal risks.
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Cost-smart scalability
Delays hardware upgrades and lowers S/4HANA migration costs.
About Maui Jim
Maui Jim is an American sunglasses manufacturer. Founded in 1980, the company designs, develops and manufactures a wide variety of sunglasses. As of 2015, it was the third-largest producer of sunglasses in the world.
About Maui Jim
Maui Jim is an American sunglasses manufacturer. Founded in 1980, the company designs, develops and manufactures a wide variety of sunglasses. As of 2015, it was the third-largest producer of sunglasses in the world.
The Challenge
Maui Jim was facing several critical challenges, including uncontrolled growth of their ECC database, which necessitated urgent preparation for migration to S/4HANA. Additionally, they needed to ensure compliance with global retention policies and mitigate risks associated with GDPR regulations.
These issues were putting significant pressure on their database management and overall operational efficiency, highlighting the need for a robust solution to streamline their data processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
Pain Points:
• Uncontrolled ECC database growth.
• Database was not ready for migration to S/4HANA.
• No global retention policies compliance - GDPR compliance risks.
The Solution
When Maui Jim partnered with Auritas to address their data management challenges, a comprehensive solution was implemented to ensure efficient database management and regulatory compliance. The first step was to implement a thorough data archiving strategy, which began with a detailed assessment of the ECC database to identify and recommend objects for archiving. This assessment helped in pinpointing data that could be archived to reduce the database size and improve performance.
To comply with privacy regulations, including GDPR, Auritas launched a robust retention policy. This policy ensured that data was retained only as long as necessary, and securely disposed of when no longer needed, thereby mitigating GDPR compliance risks and adhering to global retention policies.
To maintain control over database growth, Auritas introduced automated archiving scheduling. This automation allowed for regular and systematic archiving of data, preventing uncontrolled database expansion and ensuring that the database remained manageable and efficient over time.
Finally, Auritas implemented Document Access (Extended ECM), which significantly improved database performance. This integration allowed for better data retrieval and management, enhancing overall operational efficiency. The combined effect of these solutions provided Maui Jim with a streamlined, compliant, and high-performing database environment, ready for the upcoming migration to S/4HANA.
Results & Benefits
The solution led to significant results: