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[Contact Us](https://inflective.com/contact-us) [Contact Us](https://inflective.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ## **Sun Microsystems** Global High-Tech Manufacturer $13 Billion Annual Revenue  Enterprise-wide transformation to simplify customer engagement and reduce operating costs. ![10 Sun - Client Logo](https://inflective.com/hubfs/10%20Sun%20-%20Client%20Logo.png "10 Sun - Client Logo") ![20 Summary Info - AJR](https://inflective.com/hubfs/20%20Summary%20Info%20-%20AJR.png "20 Summary Info - AJR") ![20 Summary Info - SUN](https://inflective.com/hubfs/20%20Summary%20Info%20-%20SUN.png "20 Summary Info - SUN") ![20 Summary Info - SUN-1](https://inflective.com/hubfs/20%20Summary%20Info%20-%20SUN-1.png "20 Summary Info - SUN-1") ![20 Summary Info - SUN-2](https://inflective.com/hubfs/20%20Summary%20Info%20-%20SUN-2.png "20 Summary Info - SUN-2") ![40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-39-12-4270-PM](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-39-12-4270-PM.png?width=250&height=142&name=40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-39-12-4270-PM.png "40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-39-12-4270-PM") ## The Challenge Despite an 800-person program and daily burn peaking at $1M, stakeholder engagement and ownership was limited and delivery was at risk. - Large complex global program with 800 team members - Insufficient business engagement and weak ownership of outcomes - Schedule, quality, and cost pressures with $1M/day program burn - Impacting 40,000+ users across the enterprise - Needed to simplify processes and drive adoption of Oracle ERP ![40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-59-16-5687-PM](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-59-16-5687-PM.png?width=250&height=143&name=40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-59-16-5687-PM.png "40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-59-16-5687-PM") ## Inflective’s Role Inflective co-led the program with Oracle, Deloitte, IT, and executive leadership across all workstreams from planning through go-live. Key areas of focus included: - Program leadership - Process redesign and alignment - Data readiness and migration - Testing strategy and execution - Change management and training - Stakeholder engagement & accountability using ASSERT™ - Issue resolution and risk management ![40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-31-48-1097-PM](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-31-48-1097-PM.png?width=250&height=143&name=40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-31-48-1097-PM.png "40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-31-48-1097-PM") ## How ASSERT™ Was Applied We implemented the ASSERT™ framework to build accountability, accelerate readiness, and improve business adoption across the organization. Key areas of focus included: - Clarified future-state capabilities and success criteria - Mobilized business stakeholders and aligned on accountabilities - Identified and resolved issues that threatened delivery - Built confidence through transparency and real-time visibility - Accelerated readiness and business acceptance by 90 days [Learn more about ASSERT >](https://inflective.com/assert-framework?hsLang=en) ## The Result Business acceptance accelerated by 90 days, allowing the program to meet its go-live date and deliver successful results across the global enterprise. ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-28-2026-06-38-43-0942-PM.png?width=54&height=60&name=image-png-Jul-28-2026-06-38-43-0942-PM.png) 90 Days Faster Acceptance ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-28-2026-06-41-16-5534-PM.png?width=111&height=60&name=image-png-Jul-28-2026-06-41-16-5534-PM.png) 40,000 Global Users Impacted ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-28-2026-06-42-57-6412-PM.png?width=57&height=60&name=image-png-Jul-28-2026-06-42-57-6412-PM.png) On-Time Go-Live Achieved ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-28-2026-06-46-32-2307-PM.png?width=63&height=60&name=image-png-Jul-28-2026-06-46-32-2307-PM.png) Improved visibility, compliance, and operational insight ## Client Perspective ## "Without the Assert approach we would never have made the go-live date." — Business Integration Lead ## "Whenever we seemed to start to get off track, Inflective seemed to have the answer." — Executive Program Sponsor ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-28-2026-06-54-42-6312-PM.png?width=148&height=100&name=image-png-Jul-28-2026-06-54-42-6312-PM.png)Build confidence. 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