Find out how you can reduce risk and maximize business value in complex data migration projects. Discover the 8 essential steps to a smooth and efficient date migration and learn how SAP Advanced Data Migration and Management by Syniti can accelerate the process and speed time to go-live.
Use the data migration guide's 8 steps to implement SAP best practices for your next project.
Key Takeaways:
- ETL and Excel alone aren’t enough: Relying solely on traditional tools for enterprise data migration introduces risks like siloed teams, poor version control, and low data quality.
- Failed migrations are costly: Common pitfalls such as custom coding, lack of visibility, and insecure data handling can delay timelines, inflate budgets, and frustrate users.
- A strategic approach is essential: Syniti’s 8-step methodology provides a structured, repeatable framework that reduces downtime, accelerates delivery, and ensures business-ready data from day one.
Why Your Data Migration Strategy is Holding You Back—and What to Do Instead
Enterprise data migration is one of those projects that seems straightforward—until you’re knee-deep in spreadsheets, chasing status updates, and fielding complaints from frustrated users. Many organizations still rely on outdated methods like manual Excel workflows or traditional ETL tools, only to end up with cost overruns, missed deadlines, and poor-quality data in the new system.
Why does this keep happening? Because “lift and shift” isn’t a strategy—it’s a risk. ETL tools and Excel might check a few boxes, but they only address a fraction of what’s truly needed to deliver a successful, business-ready migration.
At Syniti, we believe your data migration should be more than a checkbox—it should be a business accelerator. Our experience has shown that with the right methodology, data migrations can deliver real business value: reduced risk, faster time to value, and cleaner, more reliable data from day one.
The Hidden Risks of ETL- and Excel-Based Data Migrations
The typical ETL/Excel-based migration leads to some familiar and costly pitfalls:
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Siloed teams and no version control → Results in slowdowns, miscommunication, and costly errors.
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No central project visibility → Makes it difficult for IT leaders to make informed decisions mid-project.
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Inconsistent results and excessive custom coding → Increases risk of go-live failure and post-launch fixes.
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Poor data quality in the new system → Slows user adoption and reduces ROI.
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Lost tribal knowledge → Makes future projects more expensive and time-consuming.
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Security gaps → Exposes critical data through unsecured spreadsheet sharing.
Simply put: these approaches are not scalable, secure, or future-ready.
How Syniti’s 8-Step Enterprise Data Migration Framework Ensures Success
What sets successful migrations apart isn’t just good technology—it’s the combination of smart tools, repeatable processes, and real-world expertise. Syniti’s 8-step methodology for enterprise data migration is designed to do exactly that.
From automated data extraction to collaborative design, low-code enrichment, simulation testing, and a secure reconciliation process—Syniti enables enterprise teams to:
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Reduce unplanned downtime by up to 98%
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Accelerate migration timelines by 46%
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Cut annual operating expenses by $914K on average
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Ensure business-ready data at go-live—not weeks later
If you’re planning a data migration—whether for an SAP S/4HANA project, a cloud modernization, or a full-scale digital transformation—don’t settle for a partial solution.
Download the free ebook: The 8 Steps to Successful Enterprise Data Migration
This practical guide walks you through the step-by-step approach trusted by some of the world’s largest organizations to migrate with confidence and create long-term value.