From SAP PI/PO to SAP Cloud Integration: how McCoy approaches the transition

The world of system integration is changing at pace. Where SAP PI/PO was for many years the trusted backbone of complex IT landscapes, we are now seeing a clear shift towards the cloud. SAP Cloud Integration (CI), as part of the SAP Integration Suite, is taking over this role. McCoy actively supports organisations in making this transition and shares the key insights, considerations and benefits in this article.

Why move to SAP Cloud Integration?

SAP Integration Suite is fully cloud-based. This means no more on-premise server infrastructure, simpler updates, faster implementations and improved scalability. SAP Cloud Integration also aligns seamlessly with future innovations within the SAP ecosystem and beyond. Where integrations once depended on local installations, a browser and an internet connection are now often all you need to get started.

How does it differ from PI/PO?

1. Less administration, more added value

With PI/PO, a significant amount of effort goes into managing servers, licences and performance. In SAP CI, much of this responsibility is handled by SAP. This allows consultants and developers to focus on what really matters: designing smart, efficient integrations.

2. Faster development with user-friendly tooling

While PI/PO relies on Eclipse, SAP CI offers an intuitive web-based interface. Using iFlows – the visual building blocks for integrations – it becomes easier and quicker to design, test and adapt integrations. This speeds up iteration cycles and increases organisational agility.

3. Security in the cloud

Moving to cloud-based integration requires a different approach to security. SAP CI provides extensive options for access control and monitoring. McCoy follows best practices for authorisation, data integrity and compliance, ensuring that sensitive information remains well protected at all times.

4. New technology requires new skills

SAP CI calls for a different skill set than PI/PO. Think Groovy scripting, JSON transformations and working with REST APIs. McCoy supports teams in developing these skills through knowledge-sharing sessions, training programmes and peer reviews, allowing expertise to grow in step with the technology.

McCoy’s approach: ready for the future

At McCoy, we don’t wait until PI/PO is phased out in 2027 – we help customers make the move to a future-proof integration landscape today. Our approach combines deep technical expertise with a structured learning environment, such as our Integration Studio. Here, we build knowledge in a safe setting before integrations go live in production.

The diversity of our projects – from international roll-outs to industry-specific solutions – means we apply SAP CI in a wide range of contexts. For example, we recently delivered an integration for an international logistics company, linking real-time shipping data from SAP CI to its warehouse management system. Projects like this clearly demonstrate the power and flexibility of a cloud-based approach.

Looking ahead to 2027 – and beyond

The end of life of SAP PI/PO is fast approaching. SAP Cloud Integration is the clear alternative and offers far more than a like-for-like replacement: it provides the foundation for an agile, scalable and future-ready integration landscape.

Curious about what SAP Cloud Integration could mean for your organisation? We’d be happy to think along with you and share our experience of making the transition.

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