Wow look at these metrics Rexel achieved by moving to HANA Enterprise Cloud(HEC).

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Energy efficiency and sustainability are extremely important for our future. These two
topics are at the heart of Rexel Group’s product portfolio. The French electrical
supplies distributor provides enterprises and professionals with smart energy-saving
solutions to reduce environmental impact.
As its previous on-premise solution became obsolete, Rexel decided it was time to
upgrade its technology. The best way to do this was by moving to the SAP HANA®
Enterprise Cloud service. The transition was accomplished in just six months. The
group now enjoys significantly faster reporting thanks to the in-memory computing
power of the SAP HANA database, as well as financial flexibility with the subscription
model. Moreover, the offering can be scaled up or down at any time. The group no
longer has to manage its database, freeing up time to focus on delivering energy
solutions for a greener future.
Rexel: Powering Successful Digital
Transformation with SAP HANA®
Enterprise Cloud

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Gaining time to focus on core business
Company
Rexel Group
Headquarters
Paris
Industry
Wholesale distribution –
electrical supplies
Products and Services
Lighting, photovoltaics,
cables, electric vehicle
solutions, and industrial
products
Employees
28,000
Revenue
€13.5 billion
Web Site
www.rexel.com/en
Partner
VISEA Consulting
www.viseaconsulting.com/en
Objectives
• Simplify data center management
• Decommission obsolete technology requiring capital expenditure to
sustain
• Adopt operating expenditure model to reduce costs and increase flexibility
• Enhance financial reporting features on a brand-new database platform
Why SAP
• SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud service for a quick, convenient, and®
cost-efficient way to capitalize on the SAP HANA database
• Future-proof technology for greater security of investment
Resolution
• Achieved greater processing speed and agility with the
SAP HANA database
• Completed a smooth transition to the cloud in just six months
• Utilized a data center at IBM, which serves as a premium supplier for SAP
Benefits
• Greater cost flexibility
• Scalability and integration through the subscription model
• Major performance improvement, exceeding all expectations
• More time to focus on core business
5x
Faster financial reporting
<12 months
To return on investment
35%
Reduction in operating
expenditure
Recipient
Of SAP Quality Award for
fast delivery
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"As our previous contract neared its end, we saw the ideal opportunity to switch
to more advanced technology. SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud was the fastest and
simplest way to profit from in-memory computing technology and cloud
flexibility. The performance has exceeded all expectations."
Diego Algarra, Head of Group Financial Control Systems, Rexel Group

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