• Interfacing a new system to the existing infrastructure;
• Replacing systems; or
• Moving to or from an outsource provider.

The most critical element of the project is having good quality data.

Understanding the data contained deep with your operational system’s databases is often left to the IT department. However, they frequently don’t understand the underlying business processes. Meanwhile, the business often doesn't understand the database structures, its relationships and data types. 

When it comes to changing the operational infrastructure or system vendors, understanding the data plays a pivotal role in the success of the project – one that is often left to people ill-equipped to handle this key role. Inevitably leading to delay and complication.

Our team of experienced professionals have been analysing and manipulating data for many years and can help guide you through this complex and risky area of any project.

See also: Client Data Analysis

• Do you know where all the data is?
• Who owns the data?
• Why is the data needed and how is it used?
• Is the data ready to be moved?
• Is it clean i.e. complete, consistent and accurate?
• How will it be moved?

If you don’t understand your data, and the vendors don’t understand your business processes, how will the new system meet the business requirements?