Methodology for Data File Conversion & Migration

Our unparalleled experience with data file conversions has produced a proven methodology that drives the design of our software from beginning to end.

We use what you already have. Since source and target systems are generally in production environments, they're invested with many reusable components, including record definitions for data files, I/O routines, calculation routines, tables, and utilities. UCT's methodology integrates these components into the data conversion process.

You choose the platform. Whether you're going host-to- host, host -to-LAN, or even LAN-to- host, our methodology allows you to build and run the conversion on the platforms where the source and target systems live, even with multiple source system platforms and multiple target system platforms. UCT's data conversion methodology does not force you to move host systems and data to the PC to use the tools. Our generated programs compile on any platform that supports COBOL.

UCT supports all standard transaction formats. Our robust mapping technology maps data from multiple sources and source types to multiple targets and target types. Using your system's existing business layer, our mapping functionality supports transaction-oriented conversions, allowing you to build transactions in all standard formats including keywords, freeforms, etc. Our tools accurately capture time-driven history of business records during the data file conversion process.

Every step of the way, your subject matter experts use our data conversion and migration tools . UCT's conversion methodology does not require a "tools expert" on your staff. Your subject matter experts describe the data transformation rules and conditions, and then our software will generate the programs.

How It Works

• First, your SMEs map source records to target fields, using our web-enabled Data Conversion Architect . This step creates the finished data maps . These maps, reusable in other conversion projects, organize and document your conversion.
  UCT's Data Maps are the raw material that UCT's tools use to create the actual data file conversion code.
• Data Analysis rules embedded in the data map verify the quality of source data formats and conformity to your business rules.
• Reports are produced throughout the conversion process to keep every fully informed of progress.
• UCT's CONVERSION TOOLS generate the programs to convert, reformat, audit, and balance your data.

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