Spinnaker Support has signed a five-year agreement with BRP to provide critical support for its SAP applications and technologies. This partnership underscores Spinnaker’s growing role in helping enterprises extend the lifespan of their ERP systems while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.
Spinnaker Support empowers businesses with independent third-party software support for Oracle, SAP, and VMware, alongside managed services and cloud solutions.
Addressing the SAP ECC Deadline with Strategic Support
With SAP’s announcement that it will cease patch support for ECC versions EHP0-EHP4 by December 2025, organizations running these legacy systems face a pressing challenge. Many businesses are now seeking alternatives to vendor-driven migrations, turning to third-party support providers like Spinnaker to ensure system stability and cost efficiency.
For BRP, a leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats operating in 22 countries, the partnership with Spinnaker provides the flexibility to assess its ERP roadmap without the pressure of immediate migration. Spinnaker’s expert support ensures that BRP’s SAP environment remains secure, compliant, and fully operational, allowing the company to focus on innovation and long-term planning.
Why Businesses Are Choosing Spinnaker Support
Spinnaker Support has established itself as a trusted partner for enterprises seeking a viable alternative to traditional vendor support. By offering dedicated technical assistance, global tax and regulatory compliance updates, and security monitoring, Spinnaker enables organizations to reduce IT support costs while maintaining business continuity.
Matt Stava, CEO of Spinnaker Support, emphasizes the strategic advantages: “Spinnaker’s independent software support allows businesses predictability and the freedom to make ERP decisions on their own terms, not just from an in-depth technical support perspective but a financial one as well. Ultimately, it’s about providing businesses with the time and resources they need to make the right strategic business decisions.”
The Competitive Advantage of Third-Party Support
For CIOs and IT decision-makers, Spinnaker’s partnership with BRP highlights the increasing appeal of third-party software support. By opting for Spinnaker, enterprises can:
- Lower IT support costs by up to 50% compared to vendor support.
- Maintain compliance and security while avoiding forced upgrades.
- Gain the flexibility to strategically plan ERP modernization efforts.
Looking Ahead: Spinnaker’s Role in the Future of ERP Support
As more enterprises evaluate their post-2025 ERP strategies, Spinnaker Support is well-positioned to help organizations navigate the complexities of software lifecycle management. With a track record of delivering cost savings and operational stability, Spinnaker continues to redefine the future of ERP support—one strategic partnership at a time.
What this means for ERP insiders
Third-party support provides strategic flexibility. With SAP ECC support ending in 2025, companies like Spinnaker Support enables businesses to extend the life of their ERP systems while evaluating their long-term IT strategies on their own timeline, free from vendor-imposed deadlines.
See cost savings without compromising security and compliance. Spinnaker Support offers a cost-effective alternative to vendor support, helping companies reduce IT expenditures while maintaining global tax, regulatory compliance, and security across enterprise applications.
Maintain ERP roadmap control and operational stability. By partnering with third-party support operations like Spinnaker, businesses can ensure operational continuity while assessing their future ERP plans, optimizing IT investments without the pressure of immediate system migrations.
