Powerlink upgrades to SAP S/4HANA with EPI-USE in just 10 weeks

Powerlink, Queensland’s high-voltage electricity network operator, partnered with EPI-USE to migrate its legacy ECC system to SAP S/4HANA, delivering improved functionality, user experience, and future readiness.

EPI-USE

A fast, low-risk ERP upgrade for a critical infrastructure provider

Powerlink connects over 5 million Queenslanders and 172,000 businesses through its vast electricity transmission network. Faced with an aging, highly customised ECC system that limited innovation and user experience, Powerlink turned to EPI-USE for a rapid and reliable upgrade to SAP S/4HANA on Azure. Using a proven runbook and EPI-USE’s proprietary tools, the migration was completed in just 10 weeks, with minimal defects and full alignment to SAP’s latest ERP capabilities. The transformation included mandatory change management and fixed long-standing configuration issues, positioning Powerlink at the forefront of digital infrastructure.

Key Highlights

  • Manages 15,000 circuit km of transmission lines and 147 substations
  • Legacy ECC system was complex and outdated
  • Migrated to SAP S/4HANA on Azure in just 10 weeks
  • Used EPI-USE tools to de-risk and accelerate delivery
  • Improved user experience and enhanced functionality
  • Fixed problematic configurations and customisations
  • Upgrade completed in one weekend with minimal defects
  • Supports SAP’s latest ERP innovations