DXC launches solution with SAP & Microsoft to boost AI use
DXC Technology has launched DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft, a new solution aimed at streamlining SAP modernisation for enterprises.
The offering brings together DXC's managed services, SAP's cloud suite, and Microsoft Azure's AI capabilities under a single contract and flexible pricing platform.
It is designed to assist organisations contending with cloud migration, technical debt, and the integration of artificial intelligence, and is particularly aimed at enterprises seeking to modernise legacy IT systems, reduce costs, and improve return on investment.
DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft supports customers adopting RISE with SAP or GROW with SAP, enabling the use of SAP Business AI on Microsoft Azure.
The platform includes built-in integration with Microsoft Teams, Power BI, and other applications to deliver intelligent automation, predictive insights, and connections across the enterprise.
The solution offers end-to-end services for SAP cloud environments, including advisory, migration, modernisation, and ongoing support. It delivers tailored managed SAP solutions for industries ranging from manufacturing to finance, addressing technical complexity in sectors often dealing with multi-cloud infrastructure and significant technology debt.
The pricing models for DXC Complete are flexible, including subscriptions, pay-as-you-go, and unified billing options to adapt to changing customer requirements.
The solution also allows for consumption-based models, aiming to simplify management and potentially lower costs while accelerating business transformation.
Keith Costello, Global Managing Director and Lead of Applications, DXC Consulting and Engineering Services at DXC, said, "Businesses today are challenged by growing technical complexity and increasing costs associated with maintaining legacy IT systems. DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft allows us to simplify technology landscapes, reduce technical debt, and accelerate innovation for our clients."
"By leveraging DXC's expertise and proven capabilities in SAP, cloud, and managed services, we provide customers with a streamlined approach to SAP modernisation with scalability, security, and operational excellence."
Peter Pluim, President, Enterprise Cloud Services, SAP SE, commented, "With this collaboration, we look forward to helping customers simplify and accelerate business transformation together with SAP's leading cloud suite, enriched with SAP Business AI capabilities on Microsoft Azure and DXC's deep domain and industry expertise in managed services."
DXC Complete features Microsoft Azure's AI and analytics tools, allowing organisations to take advantage of SAP Business AI. The solution provides built-in integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, Power BI, and Power Platform, creating a unified environment for enterprise data and business processes.
Customers are expected to benefit through improved efficiency, faster innovation, and access to tailored solutions for complex environments. The global team of over 50,000 engineers and consultants at DXC delivers these solutions across a wide spectrum of industries.
Stephen Boyle, GSI Leader at Microsoft, stated, "At Microsoft, we empower customers to achieve more through innovation, and by collaborating with DXC and SAP we are delivering a seamless, integrated solution that will accelerate SAP modernisation. By leveraging Microsoft Azure, customers can unlock new levels of efficiency, scalability, and intelligence, to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence."
DXC Complete is available to clients globally and is compatible with multiple cloud platforms.
DXC has been recognised as a 2025 SAP Pinnacle Awards Winner in the "Partner Learning and Skills Growth" category, reflecting its contributions to business outcomes and co-innovation with SAP.
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