Big Data Migration & Modernization
Transform Legacy Systems to Modern Platforms
Migrate from on-premises Hadoop clusters to cloud-native platforms, modernize legacy data warehouses, and upgrade to current technologies-all with zero downtime and complete data integrity.
What is Big Data Migration & Modernization?
Transform legacy infrastructure
Big data migration moves data, workloads, and applications from legacy systems to modern platforms. Modernization goes further-re-architecting solutions to take advantage of cloud-native capabilities, managed services, and modern frameworks.
Common migration scenarios include: moving from on-premises Hadoop clusters to cloud data lakes, upgrading from legacy data warehouses to platforms like Snowflake or Databricks, migrating between cloud providers, and consolidating disparate data systems into unified platforms.
The business drivers are compelling: cloud platforms typically reduce total cost of ownership by 40-60% while improving performance and scalability. Managed services reduce operational burden. Modern tools improve developer productivity. The challenge is executing migration without disrupting ongoing operations.
Why Choose DevSimplex for Big Data Migration?
Proven migration expertise
We have completed over 40 big data migrations, moving more than 400TB of data to modern platforms. Every migration achieved zero unplanned downtime. Our clients have realized average cost reductions of 45% post-migration.
Big data migrations are complex. They involve moving massive data volumes while maintaining ongoing operations. Workloads must be translated to new technologies. Users need to be retrained. Our structured methodology addresses each challenge systematically.
We understand both source and target technologies deeply. Whether you are migrating from on-premises Hadoop, legacy Teradata, or an older cloud platform, we know the source system intricacies. We are experts in target platforms including AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake.
Requirements & Prerequisites
Understand what you need to get started and what we can help with
Required(4)
Current State Documentation
Inventory of existing systems, data volumes, and workloads.
Business Continuity Requirements
Acceptable downtime windows and data freshness requirements.
Target Platform Selection
Decision on target cloud/platform or requirements for selection.
Stakeholder Alignment
Executive sponsorship and stakeholder agreement on migration approach.
Recommended(1)
Team Availability
Internal resources for testing, validation, and knowledge transfer.
Common Challenges & Solutions
Understand the obstacles you might face and how we address them
Data Integrity
Data loss or corruption during migration undermines trust.
Our Solution
Comprehensive validation frameworks compare source and target at every stage with automated reconciliation.
Business Continuity
Migration downtime disrupts operations and revenue.
Our Solution
Zero-downtime migration strategies with parallel running and phased cutovers.
Workload Compatibility
Jobs that worked on legacy may fail on new platforms.
Our Solution
Systematic workload analysis, translation, and testing before cutover.
Timeline and Budget
Migrations often overrun estimates.
Our Solution
Proven methodology with phase gates, risk management, and contingency planning.
Your Dedicated Team
Meet the experts who will drive your project to success
Migration Lead
Responsibility
Manages overall migration program and stakeholder communication.
Experience
12+ years, 20+ migrations
Data Engineer
Responsibility
Executes data migration and validates integrity.
Experience
8+ years in big data
Platform Engineer
Responsibility
Builds and configures target platform infrastructure.
Experience
5+ years in cloud platforms
Engagement Model
Migration programs typically span 12-24 weeks with dedicated team throughout.
Success Metrics
Measurable outcomes you can expect from our engagement
Data Integrity
100%
Complete validation
Typical Range
Unplanned Downtime
0 hours
Zero-downtime approach
Typical Range
Cost Reduction
40-60%
Post-migration savings
Typical Range
Performance
2-5x faster
Modern platforms
Typical Range
Migration & Modernization ROI
Modern platforms deliver immediate and ongoing value.
Infrastructure Costs
40-60% reduction
Within Year 1
Operational Costs
50% reduction
Within Year 1
Query Performance
2-5x improvement
Within Immediate
“These are typical results based on our engagements. Actual outcomes depend on your specific context, market conditions, and organizational readiness.”
Why Choose Us?
See how our approach compares to traditional alternatives
| Aspect | Our Approach | Traditional Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Zero-downtime methodology No business disruption | Planned outage windows |
| Validation | Automated data validation 100% data integrity | Manual sampling |
| Optimization | Workload optimization included Better performance and costs | Lift-and-shift only |
Technologies We Use
Modern, battle-tested technologies for reliable and scalable solutions
AWS EMR/Glue
AWS big data services
Azure Synapse
Azure analytics
Databricks
Unified analytics platform
Snowflake
Cloud data warehouse
Migration Tools
Data transfer utilities
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