When developing or introducing new software, loading data from the old/different system into the new system is often a problem, but these processes can be automated most of the time.
There is often a huge difference between the data requirements and data structure of the old and new system, which requires careful planning to bridge.
It is important that the results of the data migration can be verified and reproduced. The right result is developed through several iterations, as the data requirements may change while learning about the new system, and the data cleaning and structuring itself is the result of weeks or months of work.
If possible, we automate the entire migration process, from data extraction, through transformation, to loading, so you don't have to start the transformation from the beginning when the data structure changes. According to our experience, the fewer manual steps, the more stable, testable and reliable the result will be.
The need for data migration can arise for a variety of reasons, for example:
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When upgrading an existing system, the data must be migrated according to the needs of the newer version.
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Existing data from the previous application must be integrated into the new application.
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Data must be synchronized between the old and the new system so that it can be compared, thereby ensuring traceability of the old system.
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Data from several different systems must be transferred to a common system.
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Data must be moved from an existing server to a new one, or to another storage system, or to a centralized data repository.
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The IT platform is moved to the cloud, which often involves data and application migration.
If you would like to automate your data loading or move data between systems, feel free to contact us.
