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Asda's £1.22B Tech Divorce from Walmart Highlights SAP Migration Risks

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Asda's separation from Walmart's IT systems, including a new SAP implementation, cost £1.22 billion, up from an £800 million estimate. The project caused financial disruptions and delays. The retailer now operates its own technology stack independently.

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The cost overrun underscores the complexity and risk of enterprise IT migrations, especially when disentangling from a parent company's infrastructure.
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