Data migration underpins successful technology change. Whether replacing enterprise platforms, adopting cloud solutions or consolidating systems, organisations must ensure data remains accurate, complete and trusted throughout the transition. A disciplined migration approach protects business operations, supports decision making and reduces the risk of disruption at go live.
Data migration introduces significant complexity to transformation projects. Legacy data structures, inconsistent definitions and quality issues can disrupt operations and undermine confidence in new systems. Addressing these challenges requires clear governance, strong business ownership and disciplined delivery. We support organisations with a structured approach that protects business continuity and ensures data is ready to support reliable operations from day one.
Complex migration projects require more than tools and scripts. They demand structured planning, clear ownership and controlled delivery. Our methodology provides defined governance and delivery oversight across the full migration lifecycle, ensuring decisions are made at the appropriate level, risks are addressed early and outcomes remain aligned with project objectives.
Defining migration strategy, scope and priorities while establishing ownership for data quality, validation and decision making across business and technology teams.
Managing build, testing and cutover through structured programme governance and oversight to ensure controlled execution.
Designing migration architecture and tooling that support operational requirements and long term organisational capability.
Assessing, cleansing, and standardising data to support reliable reporting, operational performance, and future use.
We provides end to end consulting support across the full migration lifecycle, helping organisations plan, prepare, execute and govern data migration projects with confidence.
Defining the migration approach, scope and delivery model aligned to project objectives, timelines and risk considerations.
Profiling legacy data, assessing quality and complexity and establishing the remediation actions required for successful migration.
Aligning source data with target structures, defining transformation rules and establishing consistent data standards.
Improving data accuracy through cleansing, standardisation and master data alignment to support reliable operations.
Designing and implementing migration processes, conducting trial runs and supporting controlled cutover to the target environment.
Validating data completeness and accuracy through testing and reconciliation while establishing data ownership, stewardship and governance frameworks for ongoing management.
Fewer go live defects and implementation disruption
More reliable, accurate and consistent data across systems
Greater trust in system performance, reporting and decision making
Enhanced compliance, auditability and control over data
A scalable data environment supporting ongoing transformation
Our focus is on finding the best solution for your unique needs whether that’s in SAP, integrates with SAP or involves non SAP systems
The means a truly personalised service that’s dedicated to providing honest, practical advice based on your needs, not trends
We believe deep sector experience and domain knowledge is vital for maximising the business impact of any project
We avoid consultant technobabble and instead offer straightforward advice, clear thinking and hands on delivery
A structured data migration approach protects investment, reduces delivery risk and establishes the foundation for long term digital capability. We support organisations in delivering migration projects with confidence and control.
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