Enterprise Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Enterprise Architecture: your alignment plan for strategy, business and IT

Bridge the gap between your current business needs, strategic plans and current IT landscape with our enterprise architecture approach – one step at a time.

The challenges of an evolving IT landscape

From monolithic infrastructures to ‘best-of-breed’

Since the 1980s, business IT has continuously evolved from early on-premise infrastructures to all-in-one megasuites all the way to today’s ‘best-of-breed’, decentralized SaaS solutions.


Conquering complexity

In the latter case, every aspect of the business is served by a niche solution with its own data model and restrictions. Ensuring proper communication and integration between these separate entities – for example, to create a 360° customer view – can be pretty challenging.

customer stories

Redefining the role of IT

IT enables the modern enterprise to adapt to its business environment and meet (customer) expectations. Standing at the forefront of digital transformation, a solid IT landscape allows organizations to navigate internal and external changes and roll with the punches. The key? Keeping pace with the ever-increasing speed of change.

we commit
to developing a pragmatic, feasible enterprise architecture plan, supported by all stakeholders, that reflects business needs as well as strategy

Our approach

A strategic approach to and a clear vision of enterprise architecture are needed to align needs, goals and resources. While every project is unique, delaware experts adhere to a proven and tested approach that combines established best practices, cross-industry experience, and familiarity with your unique context. It includes:

  • a thorough scan of the ‘as-is’ situation and identification of pain points;
  • alignment of all stakeholders and maturity and risk assessment;
  • a global view of your enterprise IT landscape that maps your wants and needs alongside your current situation;
  • a clearly defined roadmap to move from the ‘as-is’ situation to the desired outcome.

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Infinity lifecycles between Business Requirements-Challanges and Emerging Technologies


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SAP S/4HANA vs. Legacy ERP: The Cost of Delaying Migration

If your organization is still running on a legacy ERP system, you’re not alone. Many manufacturers, distributors, and mid-sized enterprises have relied on the same ERP backbone for a decade or more. But with the rapid pace of technological change, and SAP’s planned phase-out of ECC support by 2027, the window for transition is closing fast.

More importantly, the cost of staying with a legacy ERP may be higher than the cost of migrating. read more

Optimizing Supply Chains with SAP S/4HANA in Manufacturing

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, supply chain efficiency is a critical factor in maintaining competitiveness. Manufacturers must navigate challenges such as fluctuating demand, supply disruptions, rising costs, and increasing customer expectations. SAP S/4HANA provides an advanced, intelligent ERP solution designed to optimize supply chain operations, enhance visibility, and drive agility. read more

Cost Reduction Strategies for Manufacturers Using SAP S/4HANA

Manufacturers today face increasing pressure to optimize costs while maintaining high operational efficiency. Rising material costs, supply chain disruptions, and the push for sustainability require a strategic approach to cost reduction. SAP S/4HANA offers manufacturers a powerful digital core to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and ultimately reduce costs. Here’s how manufacturers can leverage SAP S/4HANA to drive cost efficiency. read more

d'Fiesta 2024: Where Team Spirit Comes Alive

The delaware Singapore team stepped away from the office and crossed the border to Melaka, Malaysia, for our annual d'Fiesta team-building retreat. The weekend was a blend of introspection, connection, and unforgettable fun, leaving everyone with renewed energy and strengthened bonds on October 18th until 20th, 2024.

It was a chance to deepen our bonds as a team and reaffirm the values that shape our day-to-day work. Melaka’s lively streets and rich culture, provided the perfect backdrop for both reflective discussions and exhilarating activities. We spent time aligning on delaware’s direction, reconnecting with our core values, and, most importantly, with each other. The weekend encapsulated everything that makes us a team—our commitment, our shared vision, and the joy we find in each other's company.

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