This summer, the roar of Formula One engines will echo not just from the big screen with the release of the new F1 movie, but also in boardrooms and IT strategy sessions around the world. Why? Because the principles that guide elite F1 drivers through hairpin turns are the same ones that can guide IT leaders through the sharp curves of enterprise transformation.
In racing, the fastest drivers don’t just survive the turns — they use them. They brake strategically, hug the apex and then do something counterintuitive: they accelerate out of the turn. That’s where the race is won. And that’s exactly what Rimini Street clients are doing today.
The turn: Breaking free from vendor-dictated roadmaps
Many organizations have already entered the turn. They’ve made the bold decision to leave the vendor-dictated roadmap behind. No more forced upgrades just to stay fully supported. No more costly, disruptive migrations. No more sacrificing innovation for compliance.
These organizations have chosen a business-driven roadmap — one that aligns with their priorities, not their vendor’s quarterly earnings. That’s the first step in the Rimini Smart Path™: Support.
With Rimini Support™, clients gain ultra-responsive, expert-led support for their current ERP systems — whether it’s SAP, Oracle EBS or another mission-critical platform.
With Rimini Support, clients gain:
- Full support for current ERP systems (SAP, Oracle and more)
- Support for customizations and performance
- No pressured upgrades or migrations
- Guaranteed support for at least 15 years
- Expert engineers with 20+ years of experience
- Savings of up to 90% in total software maintenance costs
That’s the equivalent of taking the inside line on the turn — tight, efficient and under control.
The apex: Optimize for performance and long-term value
But support is just the beginning. The second step in the Rimini Smart Path is Optimize. This is where clients start to feel the grip of the tires on the track. They reduce complexity, eliminate technical debt and streamline operations.
With our Optimize solutions, organizations benefit from:
- Unlimited managed services with predictable pricing with Rimini Manage™
- Proactive security with Rimini Protect™
- Future-proofed interoperability with Rimini Connect™
- Keen observability and system monitoring with Rimini Watch™
That’s not just improved operations. That’s fuel for innovation.
The acceleration: Why wait to innovate?
Now comes the moment that separates the contenders from the champions: Innovate.
This is where Rimini Street clients accelerate out of the turn. They take the savings and freed-up resources and reinvest them into high-impact transformation initiatives — on their terms, at their pace.
Through our strategic partnership with ServiceNow®, Inc. clients can:
- Deploy enterprise-wide automation and AI-enhanced productivity
- Modernize user experiences and workflows
- Create role-specific, zero-click intelligent workspaces
- Deliver innovation in weeks or months — not years
- Avoid costly replatforming or rip-and-replace strategies
It’s Transformation without Disruption™. That’s how you leave your competitors in the dust.
The competition: Still stuck in the turn
Meanwhile, organizations that follow the vendor roadmap are still navigating the turn. They’re two years into a migration project with no innovation delivered. They’re spending millions just to get back to where they started — only now with a subscription model and less control.
They’re not accelerating. They’re spinning their wheels.
The crew: Behind every great driver is a great team
In Formula One, it’s not just the driver who wins the race. Victory is a team effort. The pit crew, engineers, designers, strategists and race managers all play a critical role in getting the car across the finish line first.
At Rimini Street, we are your crew.
Our global team of seasoned experts is ready to:
- Help you strategize your IT roadmap
- Plan and prioritize innovation initiatives
- Solve problems quickly and proactively
- Keep your systems running at peak performance
While you focus on the road ahead and the competition, we’re in your corner — ensuring you have the tools, technology, insights and support to win.
The finish line: Earning the checkered flag
At Rimini Street, we say, “We’ll get you there.” So where is your “there”?
Is it faster time to market? Lower TCO? Greater agility? A modern, AI-powered enterprise? Whatever your destination, the Rimini Smart Path™ — Support, Optimize, Innovate — can help get you there faster, safer and with more fuel in the tank.
So, as the lights go out and the F1 engines scream to life, ask yourself: Are you accelerating out of the turn? Or are you still waiting for permission from your software vendor to move forward?
The race is on. Pedal to the metal. Let’s win it together.
