July 16, 2024

Unveiling the Power of Precision Data Migration with XAPT and DDPTech

Data migration across software platforms might be looked at as one of those processes that simply happens without a lot of hype or attention or intervention. Yet, this process is both often underestimated and critical to your growth and success. 

Data migration plays a large role in the execution of successful software implementations. As heavy equipment businesses transition to more advanced and end-to-end solutions like NAXT, the challenges and risks associated with moving masses of complex data can throw up significant roadblocks.

Dynamics Data Practice (DDPTech) offers leading-edge data migration solutions that ensure smooth and reliable transitions for Caterpillar® Dealers moving to the NAXT365 cloud-based solution. In this article, we dive deeper into how DDPTech supports XAPT customers to avoid many of the common missteps in traditional data migration methods and deliver a comprehensive solution that markedly improves the success rates of switching software platforms.

The Challenge of Data Migration

Data migration should be understood as more than just a behind-the-scenes technical exercise. It’s a critical business process that, if minimized or mishandled, can lead to downtime, missing data and lost revenue. Traditional methods of moving data sometimes involve random strategies and manual intervention. This shotgun approach leads to migrations that take on considerable risks and the possibility of unknown outcomes.

According to industry insights, many software implementations run off the rails. This is due to the fact that with some providers, the data migration stage does not lend itself well to continuity and the integrity of critical business data. 

Not all providers are created equal, however. 

In the eyes of Raki Rakshith, DDPTech Co-Founder, his company’s partners can expect smooth implementations and minimally invasive migrations. “DDPTech is a premier XAPT data migration partner, assisting Caterpillar dealers with complex and large volumes of business data migration from aging legacy systems to NAXT365, resulting in high integrity business data with minimal downtime to achieve a seamless transition to NAXT365 for the customer.”

DDPTech and XAPT Synergies 

DDPTech redefines data migration with an automated, insightful approach that focuses on speed and accuracy. As a premier XAPT partner, DDPTech facilitates seamless data transitions for Cat Dealers upgrading to NAXT365, XAPT’s unique cloud-based solution powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365. 

Their migration solution seamlessly transfers data from a wide range of legacy systems, including DBS, DBSi, DB2, SQL databases, Excel files, CODA, SAP, Lotus Notes, NAXT 09, and NAXT 2012. DDPTech guarantees a smooth and complete transition of critical business data from DBS or AX-based dealer management systems to a NAXT365 dealer management solution.

DDPTech also offers a state-of-the-art NAXT2012 data upgrade solution for transitioning to NAXT365. This comprehensive solution efficiently manages large volumes of configuration, reference, master, and transactional data, ensuring business continuity throughout the upgrade process. It includes more than 800 configuration and reference data objects and over 180 master and transactional data objects, guaranteeing a seamless migration of critical business data from a NAXT2012-based dealer management system to a NAXT365 dealer management solution.

DDPTech and XAPT collaborate effectively to turn data migration from a potential liability into a strategic asset, investing substantial efforts to fine-tune tools and templates, simplifying the transition to the cloud.

How do they achieve this?

Comprehensive and Reliable Migration Solutions

DDPTech’s flagship migration tool, DM REVOLVE moves data migration processes along at impressive speeds. These movements occur up to 60% faster than traditional methods. Furthermore, rates of data accuracy improved from 60% to an impressive 99.8%.

These figures are supported by a track record of 100% success in past partner projects with customers such as Hastings Deering, Gecolsa, Foley Inc., Pon Power Norway & Equipment, and Pon Power Netherlands. They also have ongoing projects with dealers including Cleveland Brothers, Kelly Tractor and Madisa, and upcoming projects with Altorfer and Gregory Poole.

This history of positive outcomes results from a fully automated migration process. This endeavor occurs step-by-step across business operations so that outcomes are far more predictable. XAPT management is able to rest assured in the knowledge that new systems are being deployed with minimal risk and greater efficiency.

Minimizing Business Interruption

The legitimate worry over operational downtime during system upgrades is real. Yet, DDPTech addresses these concerns with reasonable assurances made to XAPT customers. They make every effort to ensure that migration processes move ahead with acceptable levels of disruption.

Their approach speeds up the migration process on one hand, and on the other, it also shapes and improves the quality of the data under consideration. This transformation simultaneously offers some latent benefits, for example, more accurate and pliable data that helps business ops carry on with greater confidence after the migration is completed.

Success Stories from DDPTech Clients

It’s not just XAPT users who prosper from its relationship with DDPTech. Wider perspectives help tell the story. Consider other entities who have enjoyed the fruits of this partnership.

One notable success story comes from the experience of Gecolsa, a Colombian Cat dealership. Geovanny Obredor Salas, the SOE 360 Head of Data and Analytics, praised DDPTech’s contribution. SOE 360, a spin-off from Gecolsa, centralizes support tasks for Cat dealers in Colombia.

“DataMC and DDPTech helped us to accelerate, automate and validate the data migration from our legacy systems to Dynamics 365 NAXT; thanks to their methodology and tool (DM REVOLVE) we were able to reduce data migration (transformation and load) cycle from 1 month to 1 week, creating a repeatable, consistent and standardized process, increasing data quality and involving data owners in the process,” said Salas. 

Another positive report on DDPTech’s impact comes from Trifon Harastis, Delivery Director at XAPT. He remarks on the importance of having a skilled partner like DDPTech. His observations include thoughts on how the firm manages the migration process while understanding the concerns of its partner. “Data migration is often a constraint in an ERP project,” said Harastis. “Having a skilled partner like DDPTech who can manage and drive the process forward while minimizing effort and risk is a win-win.”

How Can Dealerships Benefit? 

Together, DDPTech and XAPT formed an ideal partnership. By automating and getting the data migration process right, DDPTech stewards the effort and protects the integrity of XAPT’s business data. Add in the minimization of downtime and ease in transitioning to advanced ERP systems like NAXT, and dealerships have a viable solution and technology partners that seem made for each other.

NAXT is XAPT’s flagship software platform designed specifically for heavy equipment dealers. It helps dealerships run all facets of the business without painful integrations and clunky legacy systems. Contact XAPT to see how this partnership can set you up for success.