Every transformation story begins with ambition. New systems, new efficiencies, new ways of working. Yet too often, that ambition slows before it even leaves the gate. Procurement drags on, licensing gets tangled, and by the time the right tools are in place, momentum has already been lost. 

For more than two decades, IBM and Worksoft have partnered on some of the largest and most complex enterprise modernization programs worldwide. That experience has shaped a clear perspective: automation cannot sit on the sidelines. It has to be built into the foundation of transformation. The introduction of Worksoft Connective Automation for IBM is the next step in making that foundation easier to access and scale. 

One offering. One contract. One less barrier to transformation. 

Delivered as a single offering in IBM’s global software portfolio, Worksoft Connective Automation for IBM turns what used to be a complex, multi-step process into something straightforward. Instead of juggling separate contracts, enterprises can now access the full power of the Worksoft Connective Automation Platform directly through IBM, the same trusted partner already leading their transformation. 

Why it matterss 

Testing is not just a technical step. Independent studies show that quality assurance can consume up to 40 percent of ERP transformation budgets, and delays in testing are one of the top reasons projects slip. By embedding Worksoft automation early, enterprises cut down regression cycles, reduce risk, and keep programs moving at the pace business leaders expect. 

Customers have already seen the impact.  

• In global S/4HANA programs, where every delay can cascade across dozens of business units, automation has kept critical processes running smoothly. 

• In RISE with SAP migrations, where timelines are aggressive and data readiness is essential, automation has given teams the confidence to move forward without compromise. 

As one IBM program leader put it, “Our clients don’t want more tools, they want less complexity. Bringing Worksoft into IBM’s portfolio is about giving them one simple way to get the automation they need, without slowing down the program they are trying to accelerate.” 

This milestone is not just about simplifying procurement. It is about setting a new standard for how transformation is delivered. Automation is no longer an add-on. It is part of the fabric of the journey, right from the start. 

And this is just the beginning. With procurement made simple, the next step is alignment. In our next blog, we will explore how the Worksoft Connective Automation Platform is now a part of IBM’s Transformation Suite for SAP Applications – a move that takes this story from simplicity to scale.