Let us talkData migration is like relocating all your valuable information from an old location and giving it a fresh start in a new and improved environment. It could also mean moving data from one format to another or revitalizing your legacy systems within a new app or cloud—with absolutely no change in your day-to-day business routine
Legacy System Migration and Data Migration Services
It is not unusual for businesses to develop application systems tailored specifically to their unique operations. However, converting these systems, for example, into low-code applications for ease of business, can be a great option. Yes, it requires meticulous attention to detail and an understanding of elements that may not seamlessly transition to a new platform. But with the right planning, the old features can find a happy home in a new environment and even assist in providing new growth opportunities.
Stages of Migration
Extraction
Data extraction is all about grabbing data from wherever it lives—even if it’s unorganized or messy. The benefits? You get easy scalability for handling big data, save time on rework, and can catch and auto-fix errors in the process.
Transformation
Think of transformation as giving your data a makeover to fit its new home. This means reformatting, mapping data fields, and making sure everything’s compatible with the new system. It’s like setting up metadata to keep your data organized and ready for action.
Cleansing
Here’s the cleanup stage: deduplicate, run quality checks, and kick out any corrupted or stale data. Migration is the perfect time to ditch outdated info, merge duplicates, and freshen up what’s left so it’s ready to fit perfectly in the new system.
Validation
Now, it’s test time! Validation ensures that the moved data performs as expected in its new home. You’ll compare the old data with the new to double-check that everything’s accurate and fully transferred.
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Finally, loading is all about moving the polished data into the new setup. After the transfer, you’ll do another quick error-check to make sure it all landed smoothly.
Where and What to Migrate?
Storage Migration
Think of storage migration as a data upgrade, moving info from one storage type to a more advanced one. It could mean going from paper to digital or taking it all to the cloud. It’s not about needing more space—it’s about getting better tech. Storage migration is a smooth move, usually without changing the data’s content or format, but it's the perfect chance to clean up, validate, and even clone your data. This involves transferring raw data to a modern environment for improved performance, reduce costs, and frees up resources.
Database Migration
A database is where data gets organized and managed in the order and format that aligns with the company’s workflow, and database migration is the process of shifting data from one DBMS (Database Management System) to another, or just upgrading to the latest version. Moving between different systems can be tricky and even disastrous if done wrong, especially if they organize data differently, but it’s worth it to stay up-to-date and efficient.
Application Migration
Switching software or application vendors? That’s application migration. This move involves taking data from one computing setup to another, sometimes even transforming it to work on a new platform. Different formats and data models can be a headache, but APIs and vendor tools help keep your data intact during the change.
Cloud Migration
Cloud migration is essentially moving data from on-premises data centers to the cloud, or transferring between different cloud platforms (hybrid) for safety, security, and as company policy. Cloud migration is expanding (but don’t worry, the sky is endless), and most big companies are predicted to go all-in on the cloud by 2030.
Business Process Migration
When a company reshuffles or merges, business process migration comes into play. It’s all about moving business data—like customer, product, and ops info—to a new system. Whether it’s for market expansion or staying competitive, it’s a big move with a big payoff.
Data Center Migration
Data center migration is all about shifting your data center setup—either relocating the whole physical setup or upgrading equipment in the same place. A data center is where all the storage, servers, and networking gear live to keep your apps running smoothly.
Our Approach
Comprehensive Analysis
We conduct a meticulous analysis of existing software and databases, examining each component before migration to ensure minimal disruption to your workflow during migration.
Data Transformation
Next, the datasets are transformed to fit the new format required by the destination database.
Integration and Training
We seamlessly integrate old data into the new platform and provide training to existing users on navigating the new software, ensuring a smooth transition without confusion.
Pre-migration Planning
We allocate sufficient time at the outset of each project for comprehensive planning, evaluating the complexities of both data and applications to ensure stability. This includes determining which data to migrate and assessing its quality before and after migration.
Project Initiation
Identification and briefing of key stakeholders to ensure alignment and clear communication throughout the migration process.
Landscape Analysis
Establishment of rules for the new systems and planning for the orderly shutdown of legacy systems.
Execution and Validation
Demonstration of compliance with migration requirements and validation of data viability for continued business use.
Why SGS?
Expertise That Matters
With over two decades of experience, SGS Technologie has been a trusted partner in providing expert data migration services to clients across industries throughout the country. Our comprehensive offerings include:
Cloud Data Migration
Our certified consultants will help you explore different cloud environments like Azure, AWS, GCP, and Oracle, finding the perfect fit for your needs and ensuring a smooth transition.
Azure Data Migration
Harness the capabilities of Microsoft Azure with our specialized services. Our Azure-certified experts will steer your data, applications, and workloads toward the Azure skies. Picture this: seamless migration, enhanced agility, and cost-efficiency—all in one package.
AWS Data Migration Service
Maximize the advantages of Amazon Web Services (AWS) with our tailored solutions. Our AWS-certified experts will let you go one up on the migration process, from planning and prep to flawless execution and ongoing optimization. Whether it’s lifting and shifting or rearchitecting, we’ll ensure your journey to AWS is smooth and stress-free.
At SGS Technologie, we ensure that the migration plan is not just about data; it is about transforming data into actionable insights. We understand the importance of keeping your information up-to-speed. Our data migration specialists are experts at carefully transferring your data to the latest technology for improved performance and potential cost savings.
Make your Next Big Move to a more modern and secure data infrastructure with SGS Technologie.
