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Decommissioning legacy systems for enhanced cybersecurity

10/10/2025 | 7 min read

Decommission Legacy Systems to Boost Cybersecurity

Legacy systems are often neglected, yet they are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Find out why system decommissioning can become strategic.

Strategies for legacy system decommissioning

08/10/2025 | 10 min read

7 key strategies to consider for legacy system decommissioning

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group | Co-author: Thierry Julien, CEO, TJC Group Research states that 74% of organisations still depend on SAP legacy systems for their business operations. Organisations often withdraw from the idea of legacy system decommissioning thinking it is expensive. But truth be told, it…

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06/10/2025 | 7 min read

SAP vulnerabilities: Is it safe to keep legacy data in an old SAP system?

Author: Content Marketing team, TJC Group Ensuring the security of systems is one of the most crucial aspects of businesses. However, with vulnerabilities hovering around, it can be challenging, especially if you have SAP systems. But worry not! In this blog, we’ve covered everything about SAP vulnerabilities and how to…

28/07/2025 | 3 min read

ELSA by TJC Group kickstarts its Sprint 150

28th July 2025, Marseille, France: Every product has a story, and this one is written one sprint at a time. Enterprise Legacy System Application (ELSA) started as an ambitious vision to streamline legacy decommissioning for both SAP and non-SAP systems. With ELSA entering its 150th Sprint, the team celebrates a…

16/07/2025 | 8 min read

Understanding the financial impact of keeping legacy systems

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group | Co-author: Audren Butery, Project Manager & Digital Consultant, TJC Group In today’s fast-paced, technologically advanced world, organisations often face the dilemma of deciding between maintaining their SAP legacy systems and retiring these obsolete systems to embrace modernised alternatives. However, SAP legacy…

01/07/2025 | 51 min read

Decommissioning Legacy Systems: SAP and Non-SAP | Everything You Need to Know

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group | Co-author: Thierry Julien, Audren Butery, & Ashish Rathi (ELSA team), TJC Group Businesses rely heavily on data, and it has increased ten folds in the past decade. While this data happens to be crucial for organisations, its storage in disparate legacy…

TJC Americas expands tea for accelerating system decommissioning and data archiving.

17/06/2025 | 2 min read

TJC Americas expands management team to accelerate localized SAP system decommissioning and data archiving solutions

The new leadership structure strengthens regional focus and commitment to the North American market. NEW YORK CITY, June 17, 2025 — TJC Group, a global leader in SAP data management solutions, today announced a significant expansion of its leadership team at TJC Americas Inc., reinforcing its strategic commitment to the…

29/04/2025 | 6 min read

Legacy system decommissioning: Your complete guide to navigating the process

Author: Laura Parri Royo, Marketing Director, TJC Group | Co-author: Audren Butery, Project Manager & Digital Consultant, TJC Group Businesses' reliance on data has increased exceptionally in the past decade. The data in an organisation is abundant but held in a disparate legacy system, retained for business value and to…

29/10/2024 | 4 min read

Should we apply NIS2 patching derogation to SAP legacy systems?

Author : Thierry Julien, CEO & Founder, TJC Group Table of contentsIntroductionWhen may this derogation apply? Is this an Open Bar for Vulnerabilities? Does this apply to SAP legacy systems? Why? I’ve heard all sorts of justification, such as… Conclusion More information Introduction On 17th October, the European Commission unveiled a supplementary section, known as…

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28/10/2024 | 9 min read

ISO27001 and legacy systems | Everything you need to know about it!

Author: Priyasha Purkayastha, Global Content Manager, TJC Group Time and again, we have emphasised on the importance of data security. Today, data has become one of the most invaluable assets that an organisation runs on. Yet, even with many policies in place, it is a tedious task to protect this…

SAP S/4HANA in the content of legacy systems decommissioning

24/07/2024 | 9 min read

All about legacy system decommissioning in S/4HANA migration

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO of TJC Group | Co-author: Laura Parri Royo, Marketing Director at TJC Group SAP S/4 HANA migration is only complete with careful consideration of what to do with all the data held in the legacy system database (probably an SAP ECC system). In some cases, the…

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17/06/2024 | 9 min read

Unlocking SAP data management | Key terminologies explained

Authors: Olivier Simonet, VP Sales and Marketing at TJC Group | Laura Parri Royo, Marketing Director at TJC Group This article explains the differences between key data volume management terminology – terms like system decommissioning, data archiving, retention management and landscape harmonisation. You may think they are all equivalent but…

12/06/2024 | 5 min read

Decommissioning legacy systems: Exploring the hidden costs of legacy systems

A majority of companies admit to the urgency of system decommissioning; however, only a handful take action on its importance. This is because most companies either don’t have the right resources for decommissioning or are unaware of how to handle the decommissioned data. But, keeping obsolete legacy systems isn’t a…

05/03/2024 | 4 min read

What are the benefits of RISE with SAP?

Table of contentsWhat is RISE with SAP?SAP S/4HANA Cloud SuiteSystem Hosting OptionsSAP BTP Consumption CreditsBusiness Process IntelligenceEmbedded Tools and ServicesBenefits of RISE with SAP for your businessFaster cloud migrationOptimisation of business processesFaster innovationImproved supportCost reductionFinal Words The increasing competition in the data marketplace has led to an upsurge in demand…

19/02/2024 | 5 min read

Data lakes and legacy systems: A more detailed insight

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO, TJC Group System decommissioning is typically seen as the end of a legacy system. Instead, we’d like to present this as a new start for the information contained in such a system, free from technical debt. In this part of data lakes, we will discuss on…

19/02/2024 | 4 min read

Data lakes and legacy systems: An introduction to the concept

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO, TJC Group Typically, organisations deal with hundreds of applications that, over time, are replaced, and these obsolete systems are decommissioned. But are you aware of the concept of data lakes? Well, fret not! In this article, we will address the basics of data lakes and how…

Where Enterprise Legacy System Application meets AI

15/01/2024 | 3 min read

Embracing the future: Enterprise Legacy System Application (ELSA) meets AI

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO, TJC Group The “KPMG 2023 CEO outlook” states that Global CEOs are considering generative AI as a top investment priority: “The survey shows that 70% are investing heavily in generative AI as their competitive edge for the future (especially for legacy system decommissioning), with most of…

18/12/2023 | 3 min read

Enterprise Legacy System Application (ELSA) by TJC Group is Certified by SAP as Built on SAP Business Technology Platform

ELSA Interoperates with SAP Technology to decommission legacy systems Marseille — 18th December 2023 — TJC Group announced today that its Enterprise Legacy System Application (ELSA) is certified by SAP as built on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), SAP’s platform for the Intelligent Enterprise. ELSA is a legacy system…

07/12/2023 | 3 min read

What is RISE with SAP? Remarks from UKISUG Connect 2023

Author: Christopher Bicknell, SAP Archiving and ILM Consultant at TJC Group Having worked somewhere previously that was about to embark on a journey to S/4 HANA (upgrade from ECC) I’ve followed RISE with SAP now and then so when the opportunity presented to hear a SAP talk about RISE at…

06/12/2023 | 4 min read

Legacy data and legacy system decommissioning to reduce cybersecurity threats

Author: TJC Group Chief Security Officer and Content Marketing team. Recent research conducted by SAPInsider across an international sample of SAP users has identified that although ransomware attacks are still considered the biggest cybersecurity threat, a new threat is following behind as a close second. Today, the next biggest threat…

15/11/2023 | 2 min read

Unveiling Microsoft PowerApps Integration with SAP Legacy Data | video demo

Author: Swapnil Samel, SAP UI5/ABAP Consultant at TJC Group Our creative ELSA development team has engineered a Sales Order Display application utilizing Microsoft PowerApps, achieving operational finesse within a limited time frame. Dive into this illustrative video to witness this example: Sales Order Display application integrated with ELSA by TJC Group.…

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13/11/2023 | 3 min read

Unveiling SAP® Build Apps Integration with SAP Legacy Data | Video demo

Author: Swapnil Samel, SAP UI5/ABAP Consultant at TJC Group SAP® Build Apps is SAP's offering in the low-code/no-code space. TJC Group developers have put together a series of videos that show how to create an app with SAP® Build Apps in just a few hours, without writing a single line of…

09/11/2023 | 4 min read

5 Reasons to Decommission Legacy Systems

Over time, it's unavoidable that most organizations will amass substantial volumes of data scattered across outdated legacy systems. These systems are typically seldom used but contain significant data repositories, essential for business purposes and compliance with tax, audit, and data privacy regulations. As a result, holding legacy data is critical…

02/11/2023 | less than 1 min read

Legacy systems | Obsolescence doesn’t go hand in hand with security

Author: Yannick Thommassier, CISO of TJC Group You might think that obsolete systems are never affected by new vulnerabilities because they have reached their last available update level, and no security researcher or hacker is going to try to exploit them. However, this is not the case, as recent vulnerabilities…

26/10/2023 | 3 min read

Bridging the past and future: The role of legacy systems in advancing AI

"Many industries are looking at how classical deterministic or scientific-technical high-performance computing can be used in conjunction with AI or machine learning to come up with a blended model that’s more efficient", says Addison Snell, CEO of Intersect360 Research. Training AI models involves a critical process known as ‘inference.’ Particularly,…

04/10/2023 | 9 min read

Legacy systems: A journey from sunsetting to decommissioning

Sunsetting a system means to keep the legacy application in a read-only status while system decommissioning is retiring it altogether. Simply put, sunsetting is the phase before decommissioning; however, it may be confusing for many. So, here’s a blog that will clear your doubts. Read on! Table of contentsIntroductionWhat is…

01/09/2023 | less than 1 min read

Media Coverage: USF Magazine June 2023 Features ELSA for Legacy Systems

Decommissioning legacy systems is one of the most crucial aspects of an organisation. However, it can be a challenging and tedious task as decommissioning involves several steps. Today, many organisations offer efficient decommissioning solutions that businesses can partner with – and we are not behind! Enterprise Legacy System Application for…

10/08/2023 | 5 min read

Data management to finance: Here are 4 absolute tips to stay resilient in challenging times!

With newer, better technologies come challenges that businesses have to face. That said, the ever-changing global landscape can intimidate organisations, leading to uncertainties. If you are feeling the same, here are four absolute tips that will help you become more resilient to face future challenges. The world is changing; technologies…

How are data privacy cybersecurity and system decommissioning related?

15/05/2023 | 4 min read

Data privacy and cybersecurity: Why decommissioning is the safest bet?

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO of TJC Group Decommissioning legacy systems is one of the crucial factors that organisations must consider. Not only does it help against future compliance requirements, but also against cyberattacks and data privacy breaches. Here’s a take on why decommissioning is the safest bet today. Millions of…

26/04/2023 | 4 min read

Achieve your sustainability targets by decommissioning legacy systems

With sustainability becoming a crucial factor for businesses, decommissioning of legacy systems, too, has become of utmost importance. Not only does it help in reducing operational costs, but also contributes to curbing the carbon footprint of the organisations. Read this blog to know how SAP data decommissioning is beneficial for…

30/03/2023 | 7 min read

SAPinsider interviews Thierry Julien, CEO of TJC Group | SAP Data Management

Peace of mind lies at the core of SAP Data Management strategy Organisations have faced challenges for years when it comes to SAP Data Management. This is due to the exponential increase in volumes, changing governmental regulations, cybersecurity and privacy concerns, plus the question of data sovereignty. Many are in…

When will Data Storage energy footprint be legislated?

27/02/2023 | 6 min read

When Will Energy-Use Rules for Data Storage Come Into Force?

This article outlines the steps taken in France to limit the carbon footprint of the digital economy and it explains why data is an invisible polluter. It also highlights how organisations can take steps towards reducing their IT digital carbon footprint by managing data growth with effective strategies. SAP Data…

08/12/2022 | 3 min read

Enterprise Legacy System Application from TJC SA Now Available on SAP® Store

By integrating with SAP S/4HANA®, TJC’s solution helps ensure legacy data can be re-accessed before and after SAP S/4HANA migration MARSEILLE, France — December 8th 2022— TJC SA today announced that its Enterprise Legacy System Application (ELSA) is now available on SAP® Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner…

02/11/2022 | 4 min read

Top 3 Insights from DSAG-Jahreskongress 2022 | TJC Group Recap

What does the future hold for German-speaking SAP users? Meetings hosted by the German-speaking SAP user group (Deutschsprachige SAP-Anwendergruppe e.V) or DSAG, are always an enlightening experience. This year at DSAG 2022 was no exception. Listening to the keynote and sessions, there were three key takeaways, each of which reinforces…

08/09/2022 | 2 min read

The cost of maintaining an SAP legacy system

Author: Isa Beck, SAP Archiving and ILM Consultant, TJC Group Organisations use business systems to run their day-to-day operations. With such systems, they can effectively manage their business processing, handle and manage business-critical data, and provide services to their customers. So, it's safe to say that these systems are the…

10/12/2021 | 3 min read

What’s the true cost of keeping legacy systems and data?

Implementing a robust, automated data archiving strategy well in advance of moving to a new ERP, such as SAP S/4HANA, paves the way for a smooth and cost-efficient final migration. This article explains how to achieve these goals.

16/11/2021 | 2 min read

How to decommission Legacy SAP or non-SAP systems?

To learn how to introduce legacy system data decommissioning and data volume management in your organisation, attend TJC Group’s special webinar, being run in partnership with oXya. Speakers at this webinar will share expert tips, best practice methodologies and answer all your questions. You will also have an opportunity to see a live demonstration of ELSA, TJC’s SAP-certified solution for automating legacy system decommissioning.

Decommissioning Legacy Systems | TJC Group

19/07/2021 | 3 min read

Virtual Machines for Legacy Systems: Good or Bad?

Maintaining a legacy system architecture can be a very costly. Are Virtual Machines a safe bet? Or decommissioning a legacy system completely would a safer idea?

Doubts About Data Managemennt? | TJC Group

21/05/2020 | 2 min read

Bridge the gap with the ¼ Hour Meetup with TJC Experts

Doubts about Data Management or the move to S/4HANA? Bridge the gap with TJC experts in a 15min remote Q&A discussion.

09/01/2020 | 2 min read

Why Legacy system archiving is a hot topic for 2020-2025 ?

Author: Thierry Julien, CEO of TJC Group As SAP customers, you already know you’re facing a move to SAP S/4HANA project. You may already know if you are planning a Greenfield Brownfield or any_kind_of_colour_the marketers_will_come up_with_ project. But there is still something some customers do not get: what’s going to…

10/10/2019 | 2 min read

TJC Group Named among the Top 20 SAP Solution Providers of 2019

The ranking Top 20 SAP Solution Providers of 2019 provides an annual listing of companies providing SAP Solution helping clients builds competitive advantage and transforming their businesses.

05/04/2018 | 2 min read

Legacy SAP Systems on the S/4 HANA Path – TJC Group

You have now decided to migrate to S/4 HANA, worked with your business departments to identify data to be archived, and have started to move recent and most accessed data to the new SAP S/4HANA. So how about your legacy SAP systems?

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