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Asda incurs £1.22B cost from Walmart tech separation

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Asda, a British retail giant, incurred a £1.22 billion cost due to a technology divorce from Walmart. This project, which involved the implementation of a new SAP system, experienced significant delays and cost overruns, exceeding its initial £800 million estimate. The disruptions also led to financial instability for the company. AI

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Asda incurs £1.22B cost from Walmart tech separation

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Tech divorce from Walmart cost Brit retail giant Asda £1.22B

    Project which included new SAP system saw delays and costs rise from an £800m estimate while causing financial disruptions

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