When moving over to IrisBG, data migration of your existing data is usually required. The work involved will vary depending on your data platform, the complexity of your data and the data quality. We are confident that we can carry out a successful data migration project from any readable data source.

We have experience migrating data from a wide range of data sources, such as:

• Documents and spread sheets.
• Desktop database platforms (Paradox, dBase, Microsoft Access, etc).
• Relational databases (SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, etc).
• Geographic information systems (Esri ArcGIS, Autocad, etc).
• Multi value databases (Advanced Revelation, OpenInsight, etc).

The migration process

Data migration is carried out as a two stage process. After having received the data, we will first convert the data to an accessible format, and organize the original data in a manner that is more comprehensible to us. The next phase is to map all the data to the relevant parts of our system. Most of the data migration is usually straightforward, but some aspects can be more difficult. In certain cases, we may locate usage that is not directly supported in IrisBG, in which case either support will be added for this type of data, or it is decided in collaboration with the customer how to move this data over. Most importantly, we ensure that all data is moved over.

Data migration is supervised by a software engineer with a degree in botany. In addition to moving the data over, we also carry out some data laundry. We are confident that we can provide a very high level of service and ensure that all the data integrity is kept intact and most importantly, that the knowledge recorded over time is transmitted as transparently as possible. As part of service, we also supply the customer with a data migration report when the project is completed.

What do we charge?

Each individual project can vary considerably both in complexity and data quality, and it is for that reason, we price each project independently. After having received a copy of your data, we will be able to provide you with a fixed price for the work.