DATA MIGRATION

Data migration is the process of transferring data between systems and is typically undertaken in support of a range of business and technical initiatives where ongoing access to legacy data is required.

Data Migration using traditional approaches has proven to be a high-risk endeavour, prone to time and cost-overruns. The migration of critical business data is a specialised activity requiring expertise and the use of effective technologies.

Successful data migrations are achieved via a combination of:
  • Planning and commencing migration tasks early in the project.
  • Engaging appropriate business subject-matter expertise.
  • Following a proven systematic methodolgy.
  • Using skilled specialists to undertake or support the initiative.
  • Supporting the above with an easy to use, high-productivity toolset.


See also:
Migration

Business Applications for Migration
Data Migration is one of the most common data management activities undertaken by organisations.

Outdated systems and infrastructure are replaced as they approach the end of their productive life and new systems are introduced to support new business intiatives. Data migration provides the means for legacy business data to continue to be a valuable resource as part of a new solution.

When is Data Migration Required?
Data Migration supports the following types of events:
  • System rationalisation during mergers & acquisitions.
  • Replacement of legacy systems.
  • Upgrades of application software, databases or infrastructure.
  • Decommisioning of old system platforms.

Data Migration Services

Datalynx specialist data management services help to maintain the quality and integrity of your corporate data assets.

Data migration can be a particularly complex and risky project activity if not undertaken by professionals with the requisite expertise and technology.

Data migration is most commonly delivered as a project-based service and Datalynx can undertake this task for you as part of a larger initiative, in conjunction with data cleansing and data transformation as required.

Datalynx Technology
Our data migration services are supported by the Data Xchange system; Datalynx's configurable toolset for high-speed large-volume data migration. See Data Xchange software licensing for more information on licensing Datalynx products and the range of support services we provide.
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