Cloud Transformation for Automotive OEMs
OEMs face the most complex cloud transformation challenge in any industry: enterprise-scale SAP landscapes, millions of connected vehicles, TISAX supplier requirements, and the pressure to ship software faster than ever. We've delivered it.
TL;DR
Apex Cloud Consulting works with automotive OEMs on three primary challenges: SAP S/4HANA migration at enterprise scale, connected vehicle backend platforms, and TISAX/WP.29 compliance architecture. Typical OEM engagement size: €500k–3M over 12–24 months.
The OEMs Cloud Challenge
Original equipment manufacturers sit at the center of the automotive industry's cloud transformation. They operate the most complex IT landscapes — spanning ERP, connected vehicle backends, manufacturing execution systems, supplier portals, and digital services — and face the most demanding compliance obligations: TISAX, UNECE WP.29, GDPR, and IATF 16949.
Apex Cloud Consulting works with OEM IT organizations and digital units across the transformation journey: from initial cloud strategy and vendor selection through to large-scale program execution and hypercare.
Key Challenges We Solve
SAP Modernization at Enterprise Scale
OEM SAP landscapes span hundreds of company codes, millions of transactions per day, and thousands of custom ABAP objects accumulated over 20+ years. The path to S/4HANA requires a structured approach to custom code remediation, phased migration waves, and zero-downtime cutover strategies.
Connected Vehicle Platform Scalability
As vehicle fleets grow into the millions, connected car backends must scale accordingly. MQTT broker infrastructure, OTA update campaigns, and digital service APIs all require architecture designed for automotive-grade reliability and the unique security requirements of WP.29 R155 and R156.
TISAX and Supplier Data Governance
OEMs must protect their own sensitive data — prototype specifications, technical drawings, production plans — while also ensuring their supplier network meets TISAX requirements. Cloud data platforms must be designed with TISAX data classification and sharing controls from the outset.
DevOps at Scale Across Distributed Teams
OEM software development spans embedded, cloud, and enterprise software teams across multiple countries. Consistent CI/CD practices, developer platform tooling, and software delivery metrics are essential for managing development velocity and quality at this scale.
Services for OEMs
SAP on Cloud
RISE with SAP assessment, ECC to S/4HANA migration, and BTP integration for OEM SAP landscapes.
Learn more →Connected Car Platform Engineering
MQTT infrastructure, OTA update backends, and WP.29-compliant connected vehicle platform architecture.
Learn more →Security & Compliance
TISAX assessment preparation, WP.29 CSMS implementation, and cloud security posture management.
Learn more →Cloud Migration & Modernization
Enterprise-scale cloud migration strategy, landing zone design, and wave execution.
Learn more →Other Industries We Serve
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Get in TouchLast updated: 4 May 2026