Data Migrate and Modernize
Whether you’re migrating from on-prem Data Warehouses, Hadoop platforms, or SAP BW, we simplify the transition with proven methodologies, automation, and deep expertise. Our end-to-end service ensures minimal disruption and maximum ROI.
Legacy Platform Migrations Services
Modernize Your Data Platform with Confidence
Legacy data systems are costly, complex, and holding you back. Lemongrass helps you move to scalable, Cloud-native platforms—reducing technical debt and unlocking the full potential of modern analytics and AI.
Whether you’re migrating from on-prem Data Warehouses, Hadoop platforms, or SAP BW, we simplify the transition with proven methodologies, automation, and deep expertise. Our end-to-end service ensures minimal disruption and maximum ROI.
Why Move Now?
Cut Costs
Eliminate expensive legacy licensing and maintenance
Scale with Ease
Leverage Cloud-native performance and storage
Accelerate Insights
Enable modern analytics and AI-driven decision-making
Ensure Agility
Handle diverse data types and sources with ease
Our Migration Approach
Pilot & Proof of Concept
Test your migration strategy on a small scale to validate architecture, tools, and performance before full rollout.
Architecture & Technical Foundation
Design secure, scalable Cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, BigQuery, Synapse) with robust governance, CI/CD pipelines, and integration.
Implementation & Testing
Migrate legacy data, jobs, and workflows to the Cloud. Perform comprehensive testing to ensure data accuracy, security, and performance.
Parallel Run
Operate legacy and Cloud environments side-by-side to validate results, monitor performance, and ensure business continuity.
Cutover
Switch fully to the Cloud platform, decommission legacy systems, and ensure all data consumers are connected and operational.
BW Migration Services
Transform Your SAP BW with Cloud
Traditional SAP BW systems struggle with scalability, slow reporting, and integrating new or unstructured data sources—limiting insights and agility. Lemongrass helps SAP customers modernize their data architecture by migrating to Cloud platforms like SAP Datasphere or other Cloud-native solutions.
With enhanced performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency, Cloud migration unlocks faster insights, better decision-making, and a future-ready data foundation.
Unified Data Access
Consolidate data from across your enterprise into a single, trusted platform for faster insights and better collaboration.
AI-Ready Analytics
Leverage SAP BTP and Datasphere’s built-in AI and machine learning tools to drive smarter predictions and automation.
Scalable & Flexible
Easily adapt to evolving business needs with a flexible, Cloud-native architecture that integrates seamlessly with your tech stack.
Lower Costs, Higher Efficiency
Reduce infrastructure and maintenance spend with Cloud-based, pay-as-you-go pricing.
Preserved Semantics, Seamless Transition
Maintain SAP BW semantic layers and business logic to ensure data consistency and a smooth migration.
Federated Analytics
Run powerful queries across Cloud, on-prem, and data lakes—no data duplication needed.
Lemongrass BW Migration Options
Option 1: BW Bridge (Remote or Shell Conversion)
Modernize your SAP BW environment by leveraging SAP BW Bridge to connect to SAP Datasphere—while preserving past investments and minimizing business disruption. Lemongrass offers two flexible paths tailored to your data strategy and infrastructure: Remote Conversion and Shell Conversion.
Remote Conversion
Keep your current system running while you gradually migrate to SAP Datasphere.
Highlights:
- Incremental Migration: Move data models and processes in stages with minimal downtime.
- Direct Connection: Link your SAP BW system to Datasphere for continuous data sync.
- Lower Risk: Operate both systems in parallel for seamless rollback if needed.
Shell Conversion
Rebuild a clean, optimized environment in Datasphere from the ground up.
Highlights:
- Fresh Start: Design a new data architecture free from legacy constraints.
- Optimization: Redesign models, reports, and workflows for performance.
- Complete Control: Full migration with thorough testing before cutover.
Migration Process Overview
Lemongrass ensures a seamless transition with structured phases:
Assessment & Planning
Inventory your BW landscape and define the right approach.
Preparation
Set up BW Bridge and validate system readiness.
Migration Execution
Use SAP’s proven tools for data transfer, sync, and rebuild.
Testing & Validation
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and performance.
Go-Live & Optimization
Transition operations, monitor performance, and fine-tune. Option 2: Greenfield Implementation
Option 2: Greenfield Implementation with SAP Datasphere
For organizations ready to modernize from the ground up, the Greenfield approach creates a brand-new SAP Datasphere environment—free from legacy limitations. It’s ideal for businesses looking to fully redesign their data architecture to maximize scalability, agility, and advanced analytics.
Why Choose Greenfield?
- Full Flexibility – Build a tailored, modern architecture without carrying over legacy constraints.
- Optimized for Analytics – Leverage the full power of Datasphere, BTP, and AI-ready data models.
- Streamlined Governance – Implement best practices in data quality, security, and compliance from day one.
Our Proven Greenfield Process
Pilot
Test Datasphere capabilities with real use cases to validate fit and value.
Assessment & Planning
Define scope, future goals, and a clear roadmap for implementation.
Environment Setup
Build your SAP Datasphere foundation and integrate with all data sources.
Modeling & Integration
Design clean, scalable data models and automate data ingestion pipelines.
Data Migration
Move and transform data from BW and other systems, with rigorous validation.
Go-Live & Enablement
Launch with confidence and train your teams for rapid adoption.
Applications & Reporting
Develop intuitive dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics tools.
What You Gain
- Modernized Architecture built for today’s data demands
- Accelerated Insights with AI/ML-ready data and powerful analytics
- Greater Agility through scalable, Cloud-native infrastructure
- User Empowerment via intuitive self-service tools
Things to Consider
Greenfield offers unmatched flexibility and innovation—but it also requires upfront investment, time, and training. Lemongrass helps you navigate this journey with expert guidance, reducing risk and accelerating value.
BW to Cloud Data Warehouse Services
Modernize Your Data Landscape: Migrate BW to the Cloud with Confidence
Why Make the Move
Eliminate Technical Debt
Migrate only what matters by identifying critical objects and data sources.
Accelerate Value
Build agile, Cloud-native data marts and streamline integration with modern analytics tools.
Ensure Accuracy
Rely on proven SAP data extraction and validation methods to maintain trust in your data.
Improve Agility
Design for scalability, governance, and performance in a modern data environment.
Our Migration Approach
Discovery & Assessment
- Inventory BW objects, data sources, and consumers
- Identify what to migrate—and what to retire
- Align on architecture, cost, and timeline
Pilot & Proof of Concept
- Define pilot scope and success criteria
- Choose your Cloud platform (Snowflake, Databricks, etc.)
- Execute PoC using the Lemongrass Data Accelerator
Architecture & Design
- Build secure, scalable data lake architecture
- Define governance, integration, and access strategies
- Design for BI tools, SQL users, and future growth
Migration Planning
- Map objects and reports to Cloud equivalents
- Phase the migration and mitigate risks
- Plan for communication, training, and adoption
Development & Testing
- Load and validate data using ETL tools (SLT, AppFlow, etc.)
- Deploy and customize data marts
- Validate data integrity and performance with UAT
Parallel Run & Cutover
- Run BW and Cloud platforms side-by-side
- Monitor performance and ensure data consistency
- Finalize cutover and decommission BW
- Provide post-go-live support and troubleshooting
Data Analytics
Turn Data Into Business Advantage: Lemongrass Data Analytics Services
The global data analytics market is exploding—projected to grow to over $279B by 2030. Why? Because analytics powers AI, and AI is reshaping how businesses operate, compete, and grow.
Lemongrass helps you harness the full value of your data. With 15+ years of experience migrating SAP systems and enterprise workloads to the Cloud, we deliver proven data analytics services that drive smarter decisions, boost efficiency, and accelerate innovation.
What We Offer
Greenfield Data Lake/Cloud Data Platform
Design and build scalable, secure data lakes and analytics platforms on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Snowflake, or Databricks.
SAP Datasphere Accelerator
Unlock insights from SAP data fast—integrate, model, and visualize key metrics with prebuilt frameworks and rapid deployment.
Generative AI Accelerator
Enable next-gen analytics with GenAI. Leverage your SAP and enterprise data to power intelligent forecasting, planning, and automation.
Business Outcomes We Deliver
Smarter Decisions
Real-time insights from historical and operational data
Efficiency Gains
Streamline processes and eliminate inefficiencies
Cost Savings
Analyze spending to identify savings and supplier optimization
Customer Insights
Personalize experiences and increase satisfaction
Predictive Planning
Improve forecasts and resource allocation
Risk Reduction:
Detect threats early—from supply chain to finance
Performance Tracking
Monitor KPIs and drive accountability
Compliance & Governance
Strengthen regulatory oversight
Sustainability Reporting
Track carbon footprint and resource usage with integrated reporting
Generative AI Accelerator
Generative AI Accelerator: Unlock AI-Driven Insights from Your SAP and Cloud Data
Lemongrass’s Generative AI Accelerator empowers enterprises to rapidly pilot and scale AI solutions using existing SAP and Cloud data. Built for fast deployment and seamless integration, this accelerator turns your data into powerful business insights—quickly and efficiently.
Key Benefits
Fast Deployment
Leverage proven AI code for rapid implementation.
Flexible Integration
Connect to your preferred LLM APIs with ease.
Smart Data Usage
Use your current Cloud platforms to drive accurate, relevant insights.
Tailored AI Template
Focus AI on specific business areas like finance, sales, or inventory.
What We Deliver
Pilot Design & Architecture
We define a clear AI pilot—scoping needs, identifying key data sources (SAP and Cloud), and setting up the required infrastructure.
Framework Deployment
Quickly deploy our proven Gen AI framework into your environment for immediate results.
LLM API Integration
Choose and integrate with the LLM APIs that best align with your business and tech strategy.
Cloud Data Platform Integration
Use platforms like Redshift, Synapse, or BigQuery as trusted data sources for AI model training and insight generation.
Custom AI Templates for Business Marts
Develop targeted AI templates for key functions—optimized to deliver insights where they matter most.
End-to-End Customization
Adapt the solution to fit your unique goals. From pilot to production, we fine-tune every detail for maximum business impact.
SAP Datasphere Accelerator
SAP Datasphere Accelerator: Turn SAP Data into Actionable Insights—Fast
Key Benefits
Faster Time-to-Value
Launch with a focused, high-impact pilot.
Unified Data View
Combine SAP and Cloud sources seamlessly.
Scalable Data Models
Build flexible, organized data structures.
User-Ready Analytics
Enable self-service insights in SAC and Power BI.
What We Deliver
Pilot Use Case Assessment
We identify a high-value use case aligned to your goals—ensuring early wins and meaningful business outcomes.
Data Source Integration
Connect one SAP and one Cloud data source into SAP Datasphere for a unified, real-time data environment.
Data Modeling & Flows
Design and implement best-practice data models and flows to prepare your data for analysis and scale.
Business Semantic Layer
Build a user-friendly semantic layer to make data easily consumable in SAC and Power BI—removing technical barriers and enabling self-service analytics.
Greenfield Data Lake/Cloud Data Platform
Greenfield Data Lake & Cloud Platform: Build a Future-Ready Data Foundation
Lemongrass’s Greenfield Data Lake and Cloud Platform service helps enterprises design and deploy a secure, scalable data environment from the ground up. With built-in governance, compliance, and best practices, we unlock the full potential of your Cloud investment—accelerating analytics, decision-making, and innovation.
What We Deliver
End-to-End Data Ingestion
Connect and synchronize data from SAP, external databases, files, and big data sources. We manage full loads, incremental updates, and change data capture (CDC) across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Snowflake, and Datasphere.
Smart Data Pipelines & Transformation
Build and automate data flows using tools like AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, and Google Dataflow. We implement efficient processing layers (e.g., Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake) for scalable, high-performance analytics.
Modern Analytics Platform
Turn raw data into insights by building Operational Data Stores and Data Marts on platforms like Snowflake, Redshift, Synapse, BigQuery, and Databricks. We support modern data architectures—including Data Mesh and Data Vault—for agility and scalability.
Integrated Reporting
Empower teams with easy-to-use reporting tools like SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Looker, Qlik, and Quicksight. We enable fast, intuitive access to trusted data for real-time analysis and smarter decisions.
Generative AI Integration
Infuse your data platform with advanced AI capabilities using Microsoft Copilot, SAP Joule, and native LLMs. Our flexible architecture supports hybrid and Cloud-native patterns to extract deeper, AI-powered insights from both SAP and non-SAP data.


