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Repurchase

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Repurchase addresses transitions where a workload is replaced by a SaaS solution. This path follows different migration mechanics than technical relocation into STACKIT landing zones.

Because SaaS implementations vary by product, this module documents only shared cross-solution patterns.

  • Vendor-specific delivery: Data migration, identity integration, and process mapping differ per SaaS product.
  • Business-process dependency: Operating model and process redesign are often as important as technical cutover.
  • Different risk profile: Contract, compliance, and adoption risks dominate over infrastructure migration risks.
  1. Confirm business capability fit and target operating model for the selected SaaS solution.
  2. Define data scope, identity model, integration contracts, and compliance boundaries.
  3. Plan coexistence and cutover strategy between legacy and SaaS systems.
  4. Migrate data and configure integrations in controlled increments.
  5. Validate process outcomes, security controls, and user readiness.
  6. Complete cutover, decommission legacy dependencies, and stabilize operations.

Transition blueprint

Scope, interfaces, migration approach, rollback criteria, and ownership model for the SaaS transition.

Adoption and enablement plan

Structured onboarding and communication plan for affected users and support teams.

Compliance and governance evidence

Documented controls for identity, data handling, auditability, and contractual obligations.

Boundary to migrate, optimize, and refactor

Section titled “Boundary to migrate, optimize, and refactor”
  • Repurchase is intentionally separated from wave-based Migrate.
  • Post-cutover tuning may still use selected Optimize practices.
  • Refactor-heavy transformation remains in Refactor.