As Q4 ramps up, SAP teams are balancing S/4HANA timelines, period-end performance, and AP throughput.
Below are fast, low-risk wins we’re implementing with SAP customers to reduce database size, speed up closes, and cut manual touches—while staying aligned to SAP best practices.
1) S/4HANA Readiness: Archiving & ILM that actually sticks
- Reduce primary DB size and infra costs with targeted SAP Data Archiving & ILM.
- Keep performance snappy for close—less data, faster reporting, happier users.
- Ensure compliant retention with SAP-certified content repositories.
Our approach benchmarks key tables, maps object volumes, and delivers a phased plan that balances business, compliance, and cost—so you can move toward S/4HANA with confidence.
2) New Product Spotlight: SAP-Native Printing with Tungsten Printix + BECONEX SAP2Printix
If SAP printing still means driver wrangling, VPN hops, and “which queue is closest?”, this is the modernization step.
SAP2Printix pairs Tungsten Printix (cloud print management) with BECONEX (the SAP2Printix connector)
to make printing from SAP native, secure, and location-aware—without the old on-prem print server overhead.
The pains we hear (and how this solves them)
- Too many drivers & queues.
Solution: Cloud-managed, driverless printing with centrally managed queues; users see only the printers they need. - VPN dependency & remote sites.
Solution: Hybrid cloud architecture—route jobs intelligently to on-site devices without forcing all traffic over VPN. - Security gaps at the device.
Solution: Pull-print / secure release (badge/PIN) so jobs never sit unclaimed; audit trails for who released what, where, and when. - Warehouse & shop-floor chaos.
Solution: Location-aware routing and simple release at the nearest device (no hunting for the right queue). - Admin overload (adds/moves/changes).
Solution: Policy-based provisioning—deploy or retire printers by group, site, or role with a couple of clicks. - No visibility into print usage/costs.
Solution: Print analytics by user, device, site, and cost center to drive consolidation and savings.
What SAP2Printix enables (at a glance)
- SAP-native integration: print from SAP like you do today—just with cloud brains behind it.
- Pull print & authentication: release at the device after sign-in (badge/PIN/SSO), reducing waste and misprints.
- Rules & policies: route by document type, plant/location, time of day, or device capability (e.g., label vs A4).
- Driverless simplicity: eliminate per-workstation drivers; standardize the fleet without losing flexibility.
- Multi-vendor fleets: works across brands and models—no rip-and-replace required.
- Hybrid topology: keep traffic local for on-site devices; manage centrally from the cloud.
- Reduced IT touch: zero-touch rollouts for new sites and seasonal ramps; easy printer moves/renames.
- Auditable & compliant: job history and release logs to support security and quality requirements.
Where it shines
- Distribution centers & warehouses (label/pack slip printing near the line, with the right device every time)
- Multi-site enterprises (retail, field locations, remote offices)
- Shared devices / hot-desking (release anywhere, no queue sprawl)
Security & governance highlights
- Secure release prevents sensitive jobs from sitting on the tray.
- Identity-aware policies (AD/Azure AD/IdP) ensure the right user gets the right printers.
- Centralized control and per-site autonomy: enforce standards without blocking local operations.
Business impact (why teams adopt)
- Fewer tickets & lower admin time (driver/queue cleanup, painless adds/moves/changes)
- Less waste & better security (pull print)
- Faster onboarding for new facilities and seasonal staff
- Actionable analytics to right-size the fleet and cut TCO
3) AP Automation for SAP with Verbella + V-Link
- AI-assisted capture → clean data into SAP and higher touchless rates.
- Exception workflows that shorten cycle time and improve accountability.
- Audit trails & visibility for cash-flow forecasting and compliance.
4) Stay current with Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
Avoid End-of-Support premiums, gain new features/security, and plan in-place upgrades—or move-ups to TotalAgility where it fits.
We’ll validate compatibility with scanners, OS, DB, and your SAP landscape, then schedule a low-risk path.
FAQ
What is SAP ILM vs. data archiving?
Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) adds policy-based retention, legal holds, and decommissioning workflows on top of classic SAP data archiving. Archiving reduces primary database size; ILM governs how long data is kept, how it is stored, and how it is defensibly deleted.
Why archive before moving to S/4HANA?
Archiving before S/4HANA reduces database size, shortens migration timelines, improves system performance at period-end, and can lower infrastructure and licensing costs. It also helps ensure only necessary data is migrated, reducing risk.
What is SAP2Printix?
SAP2Printix combines the BECONEX connector with Tungsten Printix to enable cloud-managed, SAP-native printing. It supports secure pull-print (badge/PIN/SSO), location-aware routing, centralized queue management, and print analytics—ideal for multi-site and warehouse environments.
How quickly can AP automation show ROI?
Many SAP teams see improvements within weeks of go-live, including higher touchless processing rates, shorter exception cycles, and better visibility for cash forecasting. Savings come from fewer manual touches, faster approvals, and reduced rework.
