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SAP BusinessObjects Platform Migration and Modernization for Global Metals Trading Enterprise

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Energy & natural resources

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Client Challenges

The client required a seamless upgrade and migration of their SAP BusinessObjects platform (version 3.0 to 4.2) alongside a database transition from Oracle to MSSQL. The migration needed to avoid any trading downtime, ensure full operational continuity, and modernize infrastructure to improve report performance and system stability while managing complex legacy reporting dependencies.

About the Client

A Swiss-based global metals trading enterprise specializing in commodity trading and risk management with operations across multiple continents.

Project Goals

Execute a zero-downtime migration during peak trading periods
Enhance report refresh speed by at least 20%
Implement a resilient infrastructure with advanced backup systems
Ensure full compatibility of 1,500+ business-critical reports

Core Functional Requirements

On-premise SAP BusinessObjects version upgrade (3.0 to 4.2)
Database migration from Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server
Three-tier backup system implementation
Automated report validation framework for logical and data consistency
Zero-downtime switchover mechanism during weekend maintenance window

Technology Stack

SAP BusinessObjects 4.2

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle (legacy)

Custom migration tools

System Integrations

Existing Commodity Trading & Risk Management (CT&RM) system
Legacy user data repositories
Enterprise monitoring tools

Non-Functional Requirements

99.99% system availability during trading hours
Report refresh performance improvement of ≥20%
Disaster recovery with <15-minute RTO
Scalable infrastructure for future growth
Compliance with financial data security standards

Expected Business Impact

Enables uninterrupted trading operations during platform modernization, reduces report generation latency to support faster decision-making, enhances system reliability through redundant architecture, and establishes foundation for future digital transformation initiatives in commodity trading workflows.