Do you continue investing in legacy systems, or is it time to pivot to something smarter, faster, and future-ready?

Johan Vandekerckhove

CCO

Date

mei 19, 2025

Categories

Industry Solutions Trends & Insights

Author

Flor De Cordt

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Industry

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Are you ready for what comes next?

By the end of 2027, SAP will end mainstream support for SAP IS-U, its industry-specific ERP system for utilities. While extended support is available until 2030, it comes at a high cost and offers no new innovation.

Yet, as of early 2025, over 60% of SAP customers have not started their migration journey. That leaves thousands of utility companies facing a tough question:

Do you continue investing in legacy systems, or is it time to pivot to something smarter, faster, and future-ready?

This is more than just a migration deadline. It’s a turning point.
A moment to reassess your ERP strategy and align it with the demands of a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

A unique opportunity to future-proof your business.

Our experts took a closer look at SAP’s 2027 deadline and the real risks of staying on legacy systems, ranging from security exposure to rising costs and compliance issues. They combined this with the latest insights from IDC’s 2025 Industry Survey, and mapped out why now is the right time to consider a smarter alternative.

In the article blow, we guide you through this transformation and show how MECOMS 365, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, can be your path forward.

Why MECOMS 365 deserves your attention:

  • A powerful, utility-specific alternative to SAP IS-U
  • Seamless integration with Microsoft’s ecosystem and AI capabilities
  • Flexibility to migrate at your own pace, without compromising business continuity

Don’t wait until 2027 forces your hand. Explore your options now and turn this challenge into an opportunity for real transformation.

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Johan Vandekerckhove

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Want to explore new ERP and CRM opportunities? We are happy to showcase to you the capabilities of MECOMS 365 for utilites.

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