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Successful Legacy System Conversion With Informatica

Overview This paper outlines the challenges enterprises face in converting legacy mainframe systems to newer, more advanced technologies, and details the key role of data integration in completing conversions with maximum speed and minimal cost. Specific guidelines for selecting appropriate data conversion tools and strategies are offered, and the unique features and benefits of the Informatica solution are presented.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Informatica	File Format	PDF
Date Published	July 2003	Downloads	361
Format	White Papers
Topics	Mainframes, Business Intelligence / Data Warehousing

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Channel:
Financial Services
Tags:
legacy

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Channel:
Desktops
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Financial Services
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Publisher:
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