Data Migration
Migration “+”
The “ETL” process Extraction, Transformation, Load is one of the standard processes taking place at the stage of implementing a new ERP system. To put it simply, it consists in transforming and feeding the new tool with historical data. For customers, it’s a chance to clean and correct historical data so they can start working in the new environment with the best possible data quality, adapted to new and better processes.
The prevailing belief on the market is that it is the customer who is responsible for preparing the data table, which is then migrated to the new system. Very often this raises a lot of controversy and problems on the part of the client, because how can employees who do not know the layout of the new boards properly and optimally complete them?
At 7F Technology Partners, we offer a hybrid solution – “Migration +”, we not only carry out migrations, but also support the client at the stage of building mapping, i.e. identifying identical fields from one database to another, as well as we take care of the entire process of historical data transformation, cooperating with the client and educating them throughout the entire process.
This increases Key Users’ awareness of how their data will be presented and used in the new system. This makes it easier for them to optimally continue existing or modified processes, ensuring a conscious transition to a new tool.
Benefits:
- Determine the purpose of the migration
- Setting a schedule and budget
- Establish a migration team with the right skills.
- Identification and evaluation of existing data.
- Determination of data relevant to the new ERP system.
- Assessment of data quality, identification of errors and gaps in data.
- Determine what data will be transferred, as well as its structure.
- Prepare the mapping between the data structure in the old and the new system.
- Elimination of duplicates and outdated data.
- Correcting errors in data.
- Migration tests on a copy of the data.
- Validate transformations and mappings.
- Test whether the new ERP system handles data as expected.
- Back up your data to avoid loss in case of problems.
- Step-by-step data migration
- Monitor progress and resolve issues throughout the process.
- Training for employees using the new ERP system.
- Monitor the operation of the system.
- Solving problems that arise after the migration process.