Proven Methodology

Data Migration Framework

What is a data migration framework?

A data migration framework is a structured methodology that guides organizations through the complex process of moving data between systems. It combines best practices, proven processes, and AI automation to ensure successful migrations with minimal risk and downtime.

Our comprehensive, data-driven approach combines advanced AI technologies with industry best practices to ensure seamless, accurate migrations with minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

Planning
Establish migration strategy, scope, and success criteria with comprehensive assessment and planning
Mapping
Create intelligent mappings between source and target systems with automated transformation rules
Validation
Ensure data quality and accuracy through automated validation, cleansing, and quality checks
Reconciliation
Verify 100% accuracy with automated reconciliation and comprehensive validation of migrated data

Four-Phase Migration Methodology

Each phase is designed to build upon the previous, ensuring a systematic and thorough approach to data migration

Phase 1

Planning

Establish migration strategy, scope, and success criteria with comprehensive assessment and planning.

Key Activities

  • Business requirements gathering
  • Source system assessment
  • Target architecture design
  • Risk analysis and mitigation
  • Resource planning and allocation
  • Timeline and milestone definition

Key Deliverables

Migration strategy documentProject charterRisk registerResource plan

AI Agents Involved

Discovery AIProfile AI
Phase 2

Mapping

Create intelligent mappings between source and target systems with automated transformation rules.

Key Activities

  • Schema analysis and comparison
  • Field-level mapping definition
  • Transformation rule creation
  • Business logic implementation
  • Data type conversion planning
  • Relationship mapping

Key Deliverables

Mapping specificationsTransformation rulesData dictionaryMapping documentation

AI Agents Involved

Map AITransform AI
Phase 3

Validation

Ensure data quality and accuracy through automated validation, cleansing, and quality checks.

Key Activities

  • Data quality assessment
  • Validation rule definition
  • Data cleansing and standardization
  • Quality metrics establishment
  • Test data preparation
  • UAT coordination

Key Deliverables

Quality reportsValidation rulesTest resultsCleansed datasets

AI Agents Involved

Quality AICleanse AI
Phase 4

Reconciliation

Verify 100% accuracy with automated reconciliation and comprehensive validation of migrated data.

Key Activities

  • Source-to-target validation
  • Row count reconciliation
  • Aggregate value verification
  • Business rule validation
  • Performance testing
  • Cutover execution

Key Deliverables

Reconciliation reportsValidation certificatesCutover planSign-off documentation

AI Agents Involved

Reconcile AIDamian

Migration Best Practices

Proven strategies that ensure successful migrations across industries and use cases

Stakeholder Alignment

Ensure all stakeholders understand objectives, timelines, and their roles in the migration process.

Comprehensive Documentation

Maintain detailed documentation of mappings, transformations, and decisions throughout the project.

Iterative Approach

Use phased migrations with pilot runs to validate approach before full-scale execution.

Quality First

Prioritize data quality and validation at every stage to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Automated Testing

Implement automated testing and validation to catch issues early and reduce manual effort.

Continuous Monitoring

Track progress, quality metrics, and performance throughout the migration lifecycle.

Measure Success

Track these key metrics to ensure your migration meets business objectives

100%
Data Accuracy
Complete validation
60%
Time Reduction
Faster migrations
50%
Cost Savings
Lower operational costs
Zero
Data Loss
Complete data integrity

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