Data Migration for LED Technology Company
Case Study
Client
NanoLumens, a pioneering LED technology company based in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, specializes in cutting-edge LED solutions and displays. They focus on leveraging advanced technology to meet customer needs and enable digital transformation. They pride themselves on delivering human-inspired solutions and building strong partnerships with their clients. Their offerings include a range of LED products designed to provide exceptional visual experiences, supported by a commitment to customer service and innovation.
Business Goals
NanoLumens aimed to enhance its data management capabilities by transitioning from an outdated database system to a more advanced platform. The goal was to streamline operations, improve data accessibility, and reduce costs associated with maintaining legacy systems.
Business Challenge
NanoLumens faced the challenge of migrating 15 years’ worth of project data from an outdated database system to a new platform that supports robotic process automation and smart workflows. This transition was crucial for improving project management and addressing issues related to their unique warranty, which impacts support, inventory, and parts management. As an engineer-to-order company, each project involves extensive engineering hours, necessitating accurate data migration to maintain effective customer support. The new system needed to coexist with the old one temporarily, adding complexity and cost, prompting NanoLumens to enlist SOLTECH‘s expertise for the migration.
Over 15 years' worth of project data had to be migrated to a new database system.
“SOLTECH’s team delivered exceptional service, akin to what one would expect from a large company, but with a personal touch. Their cost-conscious approach and ability to deliver on time and under budget were truly impressive.”
– Daniel Truffi Lago, VP of of Operations, NanoLumens
Solution
NanoLumens engaged SOLTECH to manage the data migration project. Our solution involved a thorough extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) process that meticulously merged, cleaned, and transferred data from a Quickbase custom-built app to the new SoftExpert system. We migrated 20,000+ files from their current system into the new system and relating those files to the data in the new structure. Their approach ensured minimal disruption to ongoing operations and maintained data accuracy throughout the transition.
Project Highlights
- Efficient Data Migration: SOLTECH executed a flawless migration of a vast amount of historical data, ensuring all information was accurately transferred and accessible in the new system.
- Cost Savings: By moving to SoftExpert, NanoLumens could deactivate their outdated system, resulting in significant cost reductions.
- On-Time Delivery: The project was completed ahead of schedule, showcasing SOLTECH‘s effective project management and execution skills.
Impact
SOLTECH effectively managed the data migration project for NanoLumens, ensuring that the project scope was clearly defined and adhered to from the beginning. The team worked diligently to address the complexities of the flawed data in NanoLumens’ old system, carefully merging, appending, and cleaning the information. Their attention to detail helped identify and resolve issues that had not been previously recognized, contributing to a successful transition.
The benefits of this project have been transformative for NanoLumens. With the successful data migration to the new system, they have been able to deactivate the old system, resulting in significant cost savings by eliminating the need to maintain two parallel systems. The new setup has streamlined their data management, making information more accessible and searchable. This improvement not only enhances operational efficiency but also positions NanoLumens to better support their engineering projects and customer needs, ultimately reinforcing their commitment to innovation and quality service.
