Data Preparation before before Data Migration Services

1. DATA PREPARATION BEFORE DATA MIGRATION SERVICES - GlueData

2. Data Preparation can be seen as the practical pre-processing of certain data for a specific purpose such as a new implementation, business transformation, system conversion (upgrade) or migration. A Data Migration Strategy is vital in establishing the scope, principles, responsibilities and approach for the migration. Typically, this strategy would speak to the traditional “E-T-L” process whereby data is Extracted, Transformed and then Loaded to the target system in one continuous process. Data readiness is always a key factor affecting project risk. Data ownership may be poorly defined or non-existent meaning the identification of requirements and implementation of relevant measures to fix adds complexity and additional burden to business and project resources.

3. GlueData Recommends Key Principles for Data Preparation Start Early Initiate Data Preparation with SAP Standard requirements Data Preparation Assessments do not replace Technical Readiness Assessments Limit Scope Early and Often Leverage and enrich existing Data Quality and Data Governance solutions Data Ownership defined Cleanse data at Source Establish a Data Preparation Landscape (DPL) Run in Parallel

4. By using this recommended approach to Data Preparation the organisation can materially reduce the risk and effort during the Data Migration project. In general ,Data Preparation improves the likely success of the migration project in multiple ways. Reduce complexity and ‘noise’ across project phases Early adoption by business Reduced risk to project timelines and delivery by moving Data Preparation activities (effort) out of the migration project Use Data Relevance to further manage scope and volume Clarify dependencies between Data Quality & Data Migration Improved integration planning and visibility of data impacts & dependencies Greater agility to respond to scope changes (e.g. new data sources & business requirements)

5. About GlueData GlueData is an SAP Service Partner and an SAP Special Expertise Partner in Enterprise Information Management (EIM). The company is founded on the principle of achieving quality data, knowing that data drives the process and process drives profitability. GlueData has proven rich methodologies, skilled consultants and the relevant implementation experience to rapidly deliver sustainable value for our customers. The company started in 2010 and has offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. GlueData provides SAP Data Solutions and Products to customers of all industries within South Africa and across the globe.

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