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A six-stage process for data migration

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Our data migration service uses a clear process to mitigate risk and maximise the opportunity for project success.  This process has been applied by our consultants to deliver migrations of even the most complex data. Stage 1: Configuration At the start of any data migration, our consultants carry out a structural configuration to ensure that ...
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How big is Big Data?

Big Data, which is data so large and complicated that it is hard to process using traditional applications, has exploded into ever more complex data sets. But how big are these data sets? This week we found a great infographic by American Internet Services (click here to view its source), which estimates that 2.5 quintillion ...
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Improving E&P data management efficiency at the Standards Leadership Council

ETL Solutions attended the first Standards Leadership Council Meeting at London Heathrow on 26 February 2013.  The aim of the meeting was to build on the launch of the Council by assessing the work carried out so far by its members and its plans for the future. Ten potential projects were identified by the meeting, ...
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An example of a successful proof of concept: Petroleum data management software

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In software development, a proof of concept can be a vital tool to demonstrate the software’s capabilities and its fit with the client’s requirements.  But how do you go about creating one?  A recent example from our data integration work in the Oil & Gas industry illustrates the steps we take to create a successful ...
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Case study: Creating a new E&P data management framework

E&P data management case study
The Challenge The client is a global oilfield services company with a long track record in the Oil & Gas industry.  To maintain their position as the leader in the sector, the client’s new product development plan included a Professional Petroleum Data Model (PPDM) based software product.  The product required a data integration framework capable ...
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