Data Sync Manager reduces data footprint for Associated Weavers

Associated Weavers used Client Sync™, part of the Data Sync Manager™ (DSM) suite, to reduce time for data refreshes, cut data footprint and improve data quality

SAP test data refresh in 12 hours instead of one week

78% reduction in data footprint

Improved data quality

Seeking a solution to refresh SAP test data

Associated Weavers had been using system copies to refresh the data in their non-production environments. They could only justify performing this time-consuming and labour-intensive data refresh once a year. The AW team was looking for a better solution:

to carry out more frequent refreshes of SAP® test data

to improve their data quality

to be more flexible in their processes

to reduce the data footprint in the non-production landscape

to make use of time slicing
or enterprise slicing.

Data Sync Manager offers us the capability to do a fast refresh of a system using a specific time slice without needing business analysts.

IT Manager, Associated Weavers

A refreshing idea

In 2019, Associated Weavers bought the EPI-USE Labs solution Client Sync, part of the Data Sync Manager (DSM) suite, to allow them to copy data from the production environment to their QAS and DEV environments. Their SAP partner, Expertum, had recommended our DSM product as the best solution on the market. With access to DSM in their landscape, the AW-Expertum team can now refresh the non-production environments frequently and reduce the systems’ footprint.

The biggest benefit … is that we can refresh more often and improve our quality of testing by having recent test data available.

IT Manager, Associated Weavers

Data Sync Manager succeeds across the board

By using DSM, Associated Weavers has made significant time savings and reduced its data footprint:

The SAP ECC production environment was previously about 1.4TB, but has been reduced to less than 300GB within 18 months, with an almost 80% reduction in the data footprint.
A system refresh originally took around a week, but with Client Sync, a full refresh takes less than 12 hours.

More frequent refreshes and improved data quality in non-production

Starting every project fresh and consistent data

Improved data for projects leads to more successful projects.

Freeing up more time for other activities

Reduced data footprint, saving on storage costs and improving sustainability

Industry: Consumer Products

Solution: Data Sync Manager

About Associated Weavers

Associated Weavers (AW), established in 1969, is now one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of tufted wall-to-wall carpet. It is also making inroads in the luxury vinyl flooring market. With 630 employees, AW produces 26 million m2 of carpet each year on average, achieving a turnover of around €172 million. AW has its headquarters in Belgium. It exports to over 55 countries and has built strong and lasting relationships with its partners worldwide.