Data migration is critical for multiple processes that enhance data management across systems:
◻️ moving from legacy infrastructure
◻️ performing major software upgrades
◻️ adopting new cloud or on-premises platforms
◻️ integrating data from older apps into modern systems
Data migration is more than copy-pasting items from one location to another, whether this is platform, environment, or system.
Copy-pasting may lead to moving outdated or irrelevant data alongside critical information, eventually making businesses struggle with data integrity, security, and performance issues.
Meanwhile, efficient and well-planned data migration is the key to effective data management and good data strategy.
The process is flexible and may vary depending on the concrete project and specific requirements.
Advantages of the package
Tailored approach to each case and customer
A minimal or no disruption of business processes (most data migration processes are run in the background)
Flexible planning and implementation of data migration
Security: sensitive information is protected as data is being transferred
Flexible approach to data migration
For a balanced approach, Global Mediator offers data migration as a standalone package (for either moving to BC in the cloud or on-prem migrations), and as a key component of our complete cloud migration package – Stairway to Cloud.
Whichever resonates with you, each approach requires thorough planning and professional implementation.
For a clear cloud migration, we suggest starting with Discovery X-ray as the first step. This automated analysis helps reveal modifications in the current NAV/BC solution to see its readiness for predictable and surprise-free cloud migration.
After analyzing the ERP, we plan and conduct data migration considering the Discovery X-ray findings, specific customer needs, and business goals – according to the migration strategy agreed upon with the customer.
Global Mediator practices 4 major approaches to data migration to cover different possible scenarios and business needs:
• When only necessary data is needed
The data-only approach focuses on migrating clean, accurate data without changing the underlying code or customizations.
Best fit: simple system upgrades with minimal custom processes.
• When major updates or customizations are needed
The data-first migration focuses on moving business data first to establish a functional foundation in the cloud, later followed by applying functional customizations or business logic updates.
Best fit: systems with significant customizations or major logic updates.
• When functionality is the focus
The code-only migration moves functionality, customizations, or extensions to the cloud without transferring business data.
Best fit: cases where only functionality needs to be migrated to the cloud.
• When both data and functionality matter
The code-first migration transfers both standard and custom data, including custom fields, tables, or pages, while also adapting the underlying code or customizations.
Best fit: larger projects and complex migrations where both the data and application logic need to be restructured or updated in parallel.
Data migration as part of cloud strategy
Data migration is one of the pillars of cloud migration. In many scenarios of cloud migration, data migration is vital to:
Legacy to cloud migration
When moving legacy apps that use large datasets, it is crucial to move data to the cloud to verify that your application functions effectively in the cloud environment.
Transfer databases
Moving databases from the on-premises ERP versions (servers) to the cloud.
Improve data management
Cloud solutions improve collaboration and enhance data management with consolidated, centralized access to data across business departments.
Add scalability
Migrating your business data to the cloud is a must to benefit from its scalability by managing large or changing business workflows effectively.
Optimize operational expenses
Maintaining cloud solutions is more cost-friendly than maintaining and upgrading the solutions infrastructure in the on-prem versions.
Global Mediator defines and tailors data migration processes depending on specific customer and project needs, or regulatory requirements.
Thus, we can accommodate any of the 4 approaches within our cloud migration suite.
However, data migration is not always obligatory and depends on the specific requirements and strategies of cloud migration.
Cloud migration runs smoothly
if it is predictable and well-planned
Get our new whitepaper, 5 pitfalls to avoid when migrating NAV solution to BC cloud, to learn about the possible scenarios and how to prevent them.
It is based on our hands-on experience with cloud migrations and outlines the ways Global Mediator can address each of these 5 critical obstacles with specific approaches and packages we offer.
Data migration as a standalone package
For businesses that need data migration services outside the cloud migration, Global Mediator conducts data migration as a standalone package.
The package covers, among other things:
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