Migration Services
Seamlessly transition your legacy systems, databases, and applications with our specialized migration expertise and proven methodologies.
Service Overview
At DFS, we understand that IT migration can be a daunting task. Our comprehensive migration services are designed to minimize disruption, ensure data integrity, and accelerate your transition to modern, efficient systems. We handle everything from legacy system modernization to complex database and application migrations.
Our team of migration specialists combines deep technical expertise with a proven methodology to deliver successful outcomes. We have extensive experience migrating various platforms, including Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, and more, as well as cloud migrations to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
We focus on a holistic approach that covers planning, execution, testing, and post-migration support to ensure your new environment performs optimally and meets your business objectives.
Key Benefits
- Reduced operational costs and increased efficiency
- Minimized downtime and business disruption
- Enhanced data security and compliance
- Access to modern technologies and features
- Scalable solutions to support future growth
- Expert guidance and support throughout the process
Our Migration Framework
We follow a systematic framework to ensure successful migrations with minimal risk and business disruption.
Assess & Strategize
Comprehensive analysis of source systems, target environment definition, and migration strategy development.
Plan & Design
Detailed migration planning, resource allocation, risk assessment, and technical design of the migration process.
Build & Test
Setting up the target environment, developing migration scripts/tools, and conducting thorough testing cycles.
Execute & Migrate
Performing the planned migration activities with careful monitoring and cutover management.
Validate & Optimize
Post-migration validation of data and functionality, performance tuning, and optimization.
Secure & Handover
Ensuring security configurations, knowledge transfer, documentation, and final handover to operations.
Types of Migrations We Handle
Our migration experts have experience with a wide range of platforms, technologies, and migration scenarios.
Platform Migrations
- • Operating System Migrations (e.g., Windows to Linux)
- • Database Migrations (e.g., Oracle to PostgreSQL, SQL Server to MySQL)
- • Cross-platform application re-platforming
- • Mainframe Modernization & Migration
- • Virtualization Platform Migrations (VMware, Hyper-V)
Cloud Migrations
- • On-Premises to Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)
- • Cloud-to-Cloud Migrations
- • Lift-and-Shift, Re-platforming, Re-hosting strategies
- • Application Modernization for Cloud
- • Hybrid Cloud Integration & Migration
Data & Application Migrations
- • Data Warehouse Migrations
- • ETL Pipeline Migration & Modernization
- • Application Portfolio Migration
- • Legacy Application Retirement & Data Archival
- • Content Management System (CMS) Migrations
Infrastructure Migrations
- • Data Center Consolidation & Migration
- • Network Infrastructure Migration
- • Storage System Migrations
- • Server Hardware Refresh & Migration
- • Disaster Recovery Site Migration
Case Study: Complex Legacy System Modernization
How we helped a global manufacturer transform their aging IT infrastructure without business disruption.
Global Manufacturing Company
A multinational manufacturing firm relied on a critical, aging legacy ERP system running on outdated hardware, facing scalability issues, high maintenance costs, and lack of integration capabilities.
Challenges
- • End-of-life hardware and unsupported OS
- • High risk of system failure and data loss
- • Inability to integrate with modern SaaS applications
- • Lack of skilled personnel to maintain the system
- • Significant downtime required for any updates
Solution
- • Conducted thorough system assessment and data analysis
- • Developed phased migration strategy to minimize disruption
- • Implemented modern cloud-based ERP solution
- • Created custom data migration tools and validation processes
- • Established integration framework with other business systems
Results
- • Zero data loss during migration
- • 35% reduction in annual IT operating costs
- • 99.9% system availability post-migration
- • 40% increase in process efficiency
- • Seamless integration with CRM, HR, and analytics platforms
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