The RheinEnergie AG’s migration from SAP R/3 to S/4HANA in the cloud is a topic of great interest at the CIO Cloud Summit. Phil Korte, Cloud Solution Architect, and Erik Schubert, IT Service Architect of the energy provider based in Cologne, will share insights on the fundamental restructuring of their IT infrastructure. They will also discuss the key challenges and solutions for a successful transition to the cloud. Their focus includes selecting the right cloud architecture (Public, Private, Hybrid), optimizing computing and storage resources, and integrating outsourced workloads into existing IT landscapes.
Another highly anticipated presentation at the summit will be from Christian Klein, COO and CIO of metrofibre, a fiber-optic network operator. Klein has successfully built his entire IT landscape in the cloud, with all business processes supported by a standardized data model and high automation. This foundation is crucial for the effective use of AI in the company’s operations.
One of the AI applications implemented by metrofibre is the “AI Competitor” tool. This cloud-based tool collects, analyzes, and visualizes the publicly published activities of all metrofibre’s competitors in Germany on a daily basis. By leveraging cloud-based AI, metrofibre is able to save operational costs and demonstrates how to efficiently transition AI from experimental phase to productive use.
The use of AI in operational processes at metrofibre showcases the practical implementation of advanced technology in a real-world business setting. The adoption of cloud solutions like S/4HANA and AI-driven tools not only improves efficiency but also sets an example for other companies looking to innovate and stay competitive in the digital age. The insights shared by RheinEnergie AG and metrofibre at the CIO Cloud Summit offer valuable lessons and best practices for organizations embarking on similar cloud migrations and AI initiatives.