Khimji Ramdas Group Slashes SAP Support Costs by 80% with Rimini Street
Event summary
- Khimji Ramdas Group, an Omani conglomerate, switched to Rimini Street for SAP support, reducing costs by 80%.
- The group maintains over 700 customizations in its SAP ECC 6 environment with zero downtime.
- Rimini Street helped address a regulatory compliance challenge related to Omani labor laws.
- Savings are being reinvested into AI-driven innovation and other growth initiatives.
The big picture
Khimji Ramdas Group's decision to switch to third-party SAP support reflects a broader trend among enterprises seeking cost flexibility and avoiding forced migrations to newer platforms like S/4HANA. The move highlights the strategic value of maintaining customizations while reinvesting savings into growth initiatives, particularly in AI. Rimini Street's ability to support highly customized environments without downtime positions it as a key player in the third-party ERP support market.
What we're watching
- Migration Pressures
- Whether Khimji Ramdas Group can sustain its SAP ECC environment long-term without vendor support dependencies.
- AI Investment
- The pace at which the group's reinvested savings drive AI innovation and competitive advantage.
- Regulatory Compliance
- How Rimini Street's expertise in regulatory compliance will impact other clients facing similar challenges.