Smooth out your data migration projects

Smooth out your data migration projects

Smooth out your data migration projects

Are you looking at data migration from one environment to another? Are you tasked with having to merge and migrate your data records? Whatever the reasoning behind it, changes in computer systems, solution upgrades or the need to merge records from different databases, can all require data migration services.

Every data migration project is unique. Common examples of why they would occur in the first place can include situations where an organisation has acquired new data, been through a merger or acquisition, is moving to a new CRM system or has been through a period of sustained growth.

Acording to recent research, 84% of data migration projects fail to meet expectations. It is critical that you know the start and end points of your data migration, that the project is scoped out correctly and that you use the appropriate software tools available to you.

With all data migration projects, you will need to address the potential risk and data security issues of potentially sending information offsite. Costs implications could occur if you choose to use a bureau that charges for every record rather than only the corrected record, and you may face time delays.

You could however, choose to tackle data migration projects in-house. There are organisations that provide a variety of services to help others improve the quality of their data when embarking on a data merging or migration venture.

Some companies offer consultancy services to help you throughout the process to ensure a smooth transition of your data. Such services offered by experts can help determine and define your actual project goals and objectives and provide and insight into the realistic amount of time required and costs involved. Essentially they can be on hand to minimise risk associated with merging any data, whilst normally aiming to avoid disruption and downtime as much as possible.

Whilst addressing your migration, you need to realise that you also need to stay on top of any new data entering the databases you hold. Just because you're merging and migrating existing information, you also need to be aware of your ongoing data management requirements. Plan this awareness and data management within your data migration process. For example, how do you keep duplicates entering your data?

When choosing a tool or service to help you merge your data together either from installed databases or bought in lists it's important to select an accurate and reliable solution that is versatile yet simple to learn and use, whilst fit into the culture of your organisation.

The author of this article is a part of a digital blogging team who work with brands like Experian. The content contained in this article is for information purposes only and should not be used to make any financial decisions.

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