SAP HANA to Snowflake Migration: Achieving 93% Automation in Medical Technology
Medical Technology
November 9, 2023

SAP HANA to Snowflake Migration: Achieving 93% Automation in Medical Technology

700+
Scripts
93%
Automation
70%
Cost Savings

"In a time of fast-paced tech advancements, a visionary leader in Medical Technology & Solutions embarked on a journey of transformation, poised to redefine the landscape of healthcare delivery. Guided by an unyielding commitment to innovation and augmenting patient well-being, the organization judiciously elected to fortify its technological infrastructure."

Business Vision

The transformation aimed to revolutionize data management and analytics, empowering the company to accelerate research, development, and delivery of cutting-edge medical solutions. The vision was to leverage technology for quicker, more precise healthcare solutions.

Challenges

Legacy Systems Integration

Navigating the integration of legacy systems with state-of-the-art technologies required meticulous planning to preserve existing investments.

Regulatory Compliance

Operating in a highly regulated industry meant navigating complex compliance standards while driving technological innovation.

Scalability and Performance

Anticipating future growth was a critical concern; the transformation needed to meet current and future expansion needs.

Knowledge Gaps

Limited documentation and understanding of legacy applications posed risks of data loss or discrepancies during migration.

Modernization Demand

With a diverse customer group, the firm faced pressure to meet stakeholders' modernization demands rapidly.

Solution Approach

  • End-to-End Data Modernization: Crafting a comprehensive migration strategy for moving from SAP HANA to Snowflake.
  • DS Migrate Process Converter: Advanced tool that automated the conversion of SAP HANA DB scripts to Snowflake with precision.
  • Synchronized Efforts: DataSwitch Professional Services team collaborated closely with the client's internal data team for seamless ETL conversion.
  • Platform Support: Provided continuous support post-migration including round-the-clock assistance and advanced monitoring tools.

Value Delivered

1

700+ SAP HANA Scripts successfully converted to Snowflake Scripts

2

93% Automation efficiency achieved throughout the conversion process

3

70% faster data processing time compared to legacy infrastructure

4

70% Cost savings realized through optimized platform operations

5

Defined and applied coding guidelines for sustainable system conversion

Fast Facts

TechnologiesDS Migrate, SAP HANA, Snowflake
Engagement ModelPlatform + Professional Services
Key Impact1500+ Users enabled with Self-Service translation

Conclusion

Equipped with a newly agile and modern data platform, the organization is now in a stronger position to accomplish its strategic growth objectives and capitalize on emerging business prospects. This approach resulted in significant time and cost savings and a remarkable enhancement in data processing efficiency.

Related Solutions & Products

DS Migrate

Automate database schema conversions and legacy ETL code migrations to modern cloud architectures.

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Snowflake Migration

Accelerate database and ETL migration to Snowflake with up to 93% automation.

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