SAP BTP Services for Document Management Implementation
Nielsen, a global leader in data and market measurement, sought to optimize its document management processes after transitioning to SAP S/4HANA. By embracing SAP BTP services, the company collaborated with Auritas and SAP to leverage BTP's capabilities, streamline content management, and reduce costs. The company embarked on optimizing its document management processes with ArchiveLink and SAP Document Management System (DMS).
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Achieved significant cost savings
Leveraged cost-effectiveness of SAP BTP to optimized storage & document management processes.
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Improved operational efficiency
Streamlined access to documents, resulting in faster decision-making and enhanced workflow across departments.
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Enhanced content management efficiency
Adopted SAP BTP’s storage benefits, boosting readiness for future technological updates.
About Neilsen
Nielsen Holdings PLC, founded in 1923, is an American global information, data, and market measurement company with a workforce of 44,000 employees and a presence in over 100 countries.
With assets valued at over $3.5 billion, Nielsen is a global leader in consumer and market intelligence.
About Neilsen
Nielsen Holdings PLC is an American information, data and market measurement firm. Nielsen operates in over 100 countries and employs approximately 44,000 people worldwide.
Founded in 1923, Nielsen's assets total over $3.5 Billion.
The Challenge
Following the divestiture of its Buy and Watch business units, Nielsen Media had adopted SAP S/4HANA and was keen on fully utilizing SAP BTP services to enhance its document management strategy. Nielsen wanted to move from their legacy document management processes to a more integrated, flexible solution that could leverage SAP’s robust capabilities on the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
With the help of Auritas and SAP, Nielsen developed a Proof of Value (POV) outlining the benefits of transitioning to SAP BTP services. This POV compared the cost and flexibility advantages of using SAP BTP over continuing with the current processes and explored the integration and custom app development options available on the platform.
The Solution
To optimize document management, Nielsen integrated SAP BTP services into its SAP environment, focusing on two key tools: ArchiveLink and SAP Document Management System (DMS).
1. ArchiveLink Integration:
By moving document storage from the SAP database to the BTP platform, Nielsen was able to streamline document access and management. Two key business objects were configured to be compatible with ArchiveLink, allowing seamless integration of documents into the SAP system while utilizing SAP BTP services for storage.
2. SAP DMS Configuration:
SAPOffice DMS documents were configured as storage containers, facilitating the migration of documents from SAPOffice to SAP BTP. Business objects without configurations were moved to BTP for better retention management. This configuration was validated through test migrations, ensuring that the migration process was smooth and effective.
Results & Benefits
By leveraging SAP BTP services, Nielsen was able to enhance its document management processes and significantly improve efficiency, compliance, and data accessibility across the organization.