GlueData is a strategic data and analytics consultancy that helps global SAP clientele master their data. Our tight-knit team prides itself on delivering outsized results, fuelled by genuine passion and a culture of collaboration. GlueData is an independent, owner-managed company. Due to our expertise and focus on SAP data solutions, we are proud SAP Gold Partners. We are also one of a handful of global SAP Recognised Expertise in Data Management partners.

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.
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.
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.

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.

6. Contact Us.
Address: 30-32 Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4SH, United Kingdom
Phone : +44 785 989 9923
Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gluedata-services/
Email Address: connect@gluedata.com
Website: https://gluedata.com/