Data Science

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.

Zero-Downtime MigrationCloud ModernizationCost OptimizationComplete Validation
40+
Migrations Completed
400TB+
Data Migrated
100%
Zero Downtime
45%
Cost Reduction

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

AspectOur ApproachTraditional 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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