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SOLVED. Since 2007, White Box Technologies has provided world-class database management solutions. With our team of experts, proprietary data-management... ## Posts - [What Is Database Integration?](https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/what-is-database-integration/): In today’s tech-centric world, businesses rely on information to run smoothly. Since many of today’s businesses function entirely online or... - [Database Integration Techniques](https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/database-integration-techniques/): Most organizations use, or need access to, multiple applications and database to store, retrieve and share information. Centralizing all that... - [What is the Purpose of Data Management?](https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/what-is-the-purpose-of-data-management/): The Data Have you ever had something of value that you tucked away for safekeeping and planned to use later,... - [Keep The Garbage Out of Your Database with These Simple Steps](https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/keep-the-garbage-out-of-your-database-with-these-simple-steps/): Fun fact, did you know that 66% of people change their job every year? In addition to that, almost 20%... - [Protect Yourself By “Spring Cleaning” Your Data](https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/protect-yourself-by-spring-cleaning-your-data/): Spring has sprung and it’s an optimal time to declutter your life. You know the drill — start at the... - [Testing — The Most Crucial Step in Database Conversion](https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/testing-the-most-crucial-step-in-data-conversion/): Now that you’ve properly planned and prepared for your database conversion project (and if you haven’t please see our last... - [Preparing for a Database Conversion Project](https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/preparing-for-a-data-conversion-project/): Conversion of data from an existing system, is one of the most challenging and critical tasks a company must accomplish... - [The Database Conversion Process: Partners for Success](https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/the-data-conversion-process-partnering-for-success/): Since 2007, the experienced team of experts at White Box Technologies, Inc. has helped to successfully migrate thousands of databases.... # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2025-05-29 - Modified: 2025-06-03 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/terms-of-service/ Effective Date: May 29, 2025 Welcome to White Box Technologies, Inc. ("White Box Technologies," "we," "us" or "our"). By accessing or using our website at https://www. whiteboxtechnology. com, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully. 1. Acceptance of Terms By using our website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our website. 2. Services Provided White Box Technologies offers comprehensive data management solutions, including but not limited to: Database Conversion Database Integration Data Migration Data Standardization Data Cleansing Data Quality Improvement Detailed information about our services can be found on our website. 3. Use of Website You agree to use our website for lawful purposes only. Prohibited activities include: Posting or transmitting unlawful, harmful or offensive content. Attempting to interfere with the website's functionality or security. 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If you wish to be informed what Personal Information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us. In certain circumstances, you have the following... - Published: 2019-12-18 - Modified: 2022-10-26 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/kudos-case-studies/ Kudos & Case Studies - White Box Technologies Close Menu Client Login Traditional Conversion Query Application INTEGRATION WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES Contact Us About Us Blog FAQs Menu Client Login CONVERSION Traditional Conversion Query Application | INTEGRATION MORE WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES COMPANY Contact Us About Us Careers Blog FAQs Kudos & Case Studies Kudos: “Thanks for all your hard work and help on this project. I’m thrilled with the progress we have made. The data we were able to save is in a very clean and logical format now.  Great Job!” —Director, Lincoln County WA “White Box was a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable! They know their stuff and made our data conversion extremely successful!” —IT Director, Monmouth County NJ  Case Studies: City of Edmond, Oklahoma The Challenge: The City needed to migrate an old, legacy application to a new Court Case Management software quickly and, most importantly, accurately. It was an enormous undertaking. When soon realizing that help would be required, they reached out to White Box Technologies for data integration expertise. The Solution: White Box developed a successful process to transfer specific Case Management information to the State of Oklahoma on a scheduled basis. In addition, a separate process was developed to transfer data to the City Accounting system at the same time. At the conclusion of the project, John Hammon, Systems Analyst for the City,... - Published: 2019-12-18 - Modified: 2022-10-26 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/query-application/ Query Application - Whitebox Technology Close Menu Client Login Traditional Conversion Query Application INTEGRATION WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES Contact Us About Us Blog FAQs Menu Client Login CONVERSION Traditional Conversion Query Application | INTEGRATION MORE WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES COMPANY Contact Us About Us Careers Blog FAQs Query Application A SIMPLER SOLUTION The White Box Technologies’ Query Application is an effective, alternative solution to traditional database conversions. If you don’t necessarily need a full database conversion, but have historical information that you still need to access, our Query Application may be a good option you. With our proprietary Query Application, you can stop hassling with that problematic, legacy system when all you really need is the ability to retrieve some information from the database. This application allows organizations and their staff, even those with no database or technical expertise, to both search for and view database records within a spreadsheet. With the White Box Technologies Query Application, you’ll save time, costs… and a few headaches. So, stop fussing with that exasperating legacy system and contact us today to learn more about how our Query Application solution. For questions, or to receive a quote for a database conversion project, please contact us today. The Benefits and Yippie’s! Less expensive than converting traditional data into a target application. Pays for itself as maintaining the legacy system is no longer required—freeing... - Published: 2019-10-23 - Modified: 2026-03-20 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/conversion/ Database Conversion Service | White Box Technologies Close Menu Client Login Traditional Conversion Query Application INTEGRATION WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES Contact Us About Us Blog FAQs Menu Client Login CONVERSION Traditional Conversion Query Application | INTEGRATION MORE WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES COMPANY Contact Us About Us Careers Blog FAQs Database Conversion Service So, your company (or client) has an aging database, on a legacy system, that’s been nursed along for years. You know that system needs to be updated, as does everyone else on staff who has to deal with it, which is pretty much everyone. Personnel are planning an uprising—or at least an intervention. Motivated to calm the rising storm, and after some careful research and internal collaboration, management chooses a bright, shiny new system. Everyone in the workplace is amped to get it implemented as fast as possible. Should be simple enough, right? All your team needs to do is get the data ported over from the legacy system. Click Here to Read the Full Story Hide the Full Story THE SOLUTION So, you ask Stacey, your senior systems engineer, to tackle the process of pushing the data from the legacy system to the new one. Now, Stacey has never undertaken a database conversion project, but you know she is up to the task. In your mind, Stacy can mold C++ like Michelangelo sculpted marble and... - Published: 2019-10-23 - Modified: 2022-10-26 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/integration/ Data Integration Services | White Box Technologies Close Menu Client Login Traditional Conversion Query Application INTEGRATION WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES Contact Us About Us Blog FAQs Menu Client Login CONVERSION Traditional Conversion Query Application | INTEGRATION MORE WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES COMPANY Contact Us About Us Careers Blog FAQs Database Integration Service In every database, information is stored using an applied set of protocols. But outside of that, each database is unique. Relationships between data fields vary from system to system. Even naming conventions vary between databases. So, why does this matter? When it comes to integrating information between variant systems, it’s not as easy as “copy and paste.” The data fields, tables and protocols from one system will not likely match with the other system. Unfortunately, many organizations, and those poor souls assigned to database integration projects, realize this too late. It’s only after they stare numbly at the aftermath of colliding databases, ears left ringing, that they realize the resulting mess left on their hands. Get a Quote Today! We Have your back White Box Technologies helps organizations and businesses of all types and sizes with complete and accurate data management and database integration solutions. Our goal is to prevent collisions before they begin—but if you find yourself in the middle of project where integrating data has gone awry, we are here to help organizations work... - Published: 2019-10-22 - Modified: 2022-10-26 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/industries-clients/ Industries & Clients - White Box Technologies Close Menu Client Login Traditional Conversion Query Application INTEGRATION WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES Contact Us About Us Blog FAQs Menu Client Login CONVERSION Traditional Conversion Query Application | INTEGRATION MORE WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES COMPANY Contact Us About Us Careers Blog FAQs Industries & Clients WE SOLVE CHALLENGES No matter your industry or no matter your business, White Box Technologies is here to solve your database conversion and integration challenges. Our unprecedented customer service, proprietary tools and best practices are tailor-made to be adaptive and form-fitting to a wide variety of applications. Our database experience, know-how and techniques are independent of any industry-specific specialization—in other words, what we do, we can do for just about anyone. For questions, or to receive a quote for a database conversion orintegration project, please contact us today. Here’s just some of the industries White Box is proud to serve: Public safety Healthcare Department of Corrections Education Financial Utility Billing Voter Registration Our services, solutions and experience also span a wide range of businesses, organizations, enterprises, government agencies, and even software vendors and implementers. Our methods allow us to meet the demands and specifications of many types and varieties of database conversion and integration projects. White Box becomes an integral part of our client teams as we offer improved outcomes, saving both time and money. A... - Published: 2019-10-22 - Modified: 2022-10-26 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/databases-systems/ Databases & Systems - White Box Technologies Close Menu Client Login Traditional Conversion Query Application INTEGRATION WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES Contact Us About Us Blog FAQs Menu Client Login CONVERSION Traditional Conversion Query Application | INTEGRATION MORE WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES COMPANY Contact Us About Us Careers Blog FAQs Databases & Systems WE CAN HANDLE IT When it comes to database conversion and integration, we take our job seriously. Our clients enjoy the peace of mind knowing our Project Managers, Data Analysts and Data Engineers at Whitebox Technologies have extensive experience with a number of databases and have converted a wide variety of systems. No matter the format, size or condition of your database—we can handle it. For questions, or to receive a quote for a data conversion orintegration project, please contact us today. Databases A database is basically an organized collection of information data points that are organized to be easily accessed, managed and updated. Computer databases will generally contain aggregations of data records or files, meaning a cluster of related items, that contain information about a variety of stored points of data. When it comes to databases, there isn’t much that we haven’t handled. Our database experience includes the following: Oracle 8-12 Access Advantage C-tree COBOL DBII Filemaker Firebird Foxpro MS SQL MySQL Paradox Pervasive PIK Postgres Quickbase Sybase Teradata Universe Unix Flavors View All Oracle... - Published: 2019-10-22 - Modified: 2022-10-26 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/tools/ Tools - White Box Technologies Close Menu Client Login Traditional Conversion Query Application INTEGRATION WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES Contact Us About Us Blog FAQs Menu Client Login CONVERSION Traditional Conversion Query Application | INTEGRATION MORE WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES COMPANY Contact Us About Us Careers Blog FAQs Tools BEST IN CLASS TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY White Box Technology has developed a sophisticated set of proprietary tools to enhance our database conversion and database integration deliverables, to both clients and partners. These tools allow our experts to deliver unparalleled solutions that save time and money—while still delivering higher-quality outcomes than can be achieved otherwise. Save yourself the time, hassle and headaches of pushing unwanted data work onto your in-house team or combing through search listings trying to compare solution providers. White box offers the best in tools and expertise available to ensure you receive an affordable result, done right. For questions, or to receive a quote for a database conversion orintegration project, please contact us today. Some of our more notable tools include: Rapid Data Analyzer (RDA) The RDA is a full-featured database analysis and reporting tool that assists in analyzing and verifying the data within the source system. This tool is used to gather information about a data set and allows analysts to quickly view the source data along with key metadata such as data types and relationships. Rapid... - Published: 2016-02-25 - Modified: 2022-10-26 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/partners/ Partners | White Box Technologies Close Menu Client Login Traditional Conversion Query Application INTEGRATION WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES Contact Us About Us Blog FAQs Menu Client Login CONVERSION Traditional Conversion Query Application | INTEGRATION MORE WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES COMPANY Contact Us About Us Careers Blog FAQs Partners WE HAVE YOUR BACK Database conversion and integration is not easy—or fun. In fact, let’s face it—no one wants to do this stuff. It’s not the type of thing that IT professionals or software developers are trained to do or want to do. So, why encumber yourself, or your team, with something that just detracts from your core services. Keep doing what you do really well and let White Box Technologies turn a potential cost center into a profit center. Instead of talking your clients out of doing a that “dreaded” database conversion or integration project, consider hiring White Box to handle the responsibility, add a margin, have happy clients and make some extra profit. For questions, or to receive a quote for a database conversion orintegration project, please contact us today. White Box establishes strong partnerships with software vendors and implementers. By leveraging our very unique capabilities, we help you to better serve your clients and customers. Partnering with us means you can offer your clients dynamic, cost-effective solutions, unlike any other. So, you can relax knowing that White... - Published: 2016-02-25 - Modified: 2022-10-26 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/blog/ WhiteBox Technologies Blog WhiteBox has been providing world-class solutions in data migration, data analysis and data conversion for over 25 years. Our highly experienced team utilizes proprietary tools and project management best practices to minimize risks and improve accuracy. We provide data services on a fixed-price basis while ensuring data conversions are successfully completed in a timely basis. We hope you enjoy our blog as we continue to post helpful information. - Published: 2013-06-10 - Modified: 2022-10-26 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/why-white-box/ Why White Box? | White Box Technologies | Data Migration Close Menu Client Login Traditional Conversion Query Application INTEGRATION WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES Contact Us About Us Blog FAQs Menu Client Login CONVERSION Traditional Conversion Query Application | INTEGRATION MORE WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES COMPANY Contact Us About Us Careers Blog FAQs Why White Box SKIP THE FRUSTRATION Attempting to handle and manage database conversion and integration projects internally can be a drain on company resources. This fact becomes even more apparent when your team finds themselves neck deep in the rising tide of unforeseen complexities and data inconsistencies. Let’s face it: not only are most technical employees undertrained and inexperienced with these projects, they hate this stuff. If you don’t believe us, just ask them. Perhaps more importantly, your employees’ services are more fully, and profitably, needed elsewhere. Simply put—with Whitebox you will save both time and money while still enjoying a superior outcome in your database conversion and integration projects. Get a Quote The White Box Technology team consists of highly dedicated and experienced Project Managers, Data Analysts and Data Engineers. Our PMI-certified Project Managers follow best practices and use proprietary tools to ensure expected outcomes and deliverables—even when extracting data from the most deprecated database systems. We have successfully Completed Hundreds of data conversion and data integration projects & Handled Thousands of databases We understand... - Published: 2013-06-10 - Modified: 2023-03-23 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/about-us/ About Us | Data Management Expertise | White Box Technologies Close Menu Client Login Traditional Conversion Query Application INTEGRATION WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES Contact Us About Us Blog FAQs Menu Client Login CONVERSION Traditional Conversion Query Application | INTEGRATION MORE WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES COMPANY Contact Us About Us Careers Blog FAQs About Us Get a Quote Today! WE KNOW DATA White Box Technologies, Inc. is a next generation company that provides world-class solutions in database conversion and integration. Since 2007, we have consistently enabled our partners and clients to save time and money, while enjoying higher quality outcomes. We use proven processes that allow for greater flexibility, cost reductions and faster results in database conversion and integration projects—and a substantial improvement in the overall outcomes. Our experienced team of experts understand the unique nuances of contemporary database conversion and integration. Using proprietary methodologies and tools, we quickly and accurately identify the content of database files, then rapidly create the appropriate conversion codes. Contact us today and find out how White Box Technologies can decrease your database conversion and/or integration headaches, while saving you time and money. Whether partnering with software vendors, or working directly with companies or government agencies, White Box has successfully converted and/or integrated hundreds of database for numerous Industries and Clients. A variety of organizations, businesses, enterprises and various departments of government choose to... - Published: 2013-06-10 - Modified: 2022-10-26 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/contact-us/ Contact Us | White Box Technologies Close Menu Client Login Traditional Conversion Query Application INTEGRATION WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES Contact Us About Us Blog FAQs Menu Client Login CONVERSION Traditional Conversion Query Application | INTEGRATION MORE WHY WHITE BOX INDUSTRIES & CLIENTS PARTNERS DATABASES & SYSTEMS TOOLS KUDOS & CASE STUDIES COMPANY Contact Us About Us Careers Blog FAQs Contact Us To get a free quote, please provide your contact information and some details about your project below. We will then reply with pricing information or reach out to discuss your project further. For other inquiries, please provide you contact information and message, or call the phone number provided. White Box Technologies, Inc. Address:1600 W 2200 S Suite 106aSalt Lake City UT 84119 Phone: 801.386.5013 Contact us Name* First Last PhoneCompany*Email Address* MessageCAPTCHA Privacy Policy | Terms of Service © 2025 White Box Technologies, Inc We use cookies to improve your experience. Privacy Policy Got it! - Published: 2013-06-07 - Modified: 2026-03-20 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/ DATA. SOLVED. Since 2007, White Box Technologies has provided world-class database management solutions. With our team of experts, proprietary data-management tools and best-in-industry practices, we complete database conversion and database integration projects better, faster and for less money than most organizations can achieve in-house. We serve clients across many industries—from public safety to healthcare, and everything in-between. To put it simply, eat, sleep and drink database solutions. It’s in our DNA. So, when it comes to your next database headache, take two aspirin and call us in the morning... literally. WHY WHITE BOX GET A QUOTE DATABASE CONVERSION Data conversion projects are often complex, tedious and fraught with pitfalls. Save time, money and headaches with Whitebox Technologies READ MORE DATABASE INTEGRATION When it comes to database integration, what may seem simple enough never is. Let us emphasize NEVER. Whitebox has expertise to get your project done right READ MORE OUTSOURCING VS IN-HOUSE Database migration, conversion and integration projects don't often suit in-house technical teams. Watch this video to learn how to be your next office hero ## Posts - Published: 2022-01-05 - Modified: 2025-02-13 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/what-is-database-integration/ In today’s tech-centric world, businesses rely on information to run smoothly. Since many of today’s businesses function entirely online or in digital spaces, database integration has become more and more critical. Database integration ensures that all stored and shared data is fully aligned, current, clean and readily accessible. Without well-integrated databases, businesses may find themselves with an overwhelming amount of differing, unreliable data that slows down the flow of information. The Basics of Database Integration There may be times when one organization would like to create a comprehensive database that integrates information from several disparate systems. Or a merger of two organizations might require that each party’s data be combined (or integrated) into one accessible instance. In other cases, separate organizations may need to integrate their independent operating systems into a combined, single source. Whichever the case, the “merged” system needs to serve as a meaningful, accurate and trustworthy pipeline of information. The process of integration should ensure that the data is organized, cleansed, articulated, consolidated and stored in a such a way that all stakeholders have access to accurate information. Benefits of Database Integration Data Integrity, Accuracy and Quality Because “big data” is currently the driving source of quality in business analytics and intelligence, the need for painfully concise, accurate and reliable database integration cannot be ignored. The sheer quantity of data is staggering for many organizations, not to mention the critical nature of its use, making the benefits of proper integration, done right, the clear winner in any... - Published: 2021-07-15 - Modified: 2025-02-13 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/database-integration-techniques/ Most organizations use, or need access to, multiple applications and database to store, retrieve and share information. Centralizing all that data into one source can be tricky, especially due to the differences in businesses’ needs. Database integration allows organizations to access and manage information in a unified way, and there are multiple techniques we can use to ensure that your various sources of data are aligned, combined and presented clearly to the end user. Database Integration Basics Consolidating data from a range of applications and sources into a single instance is called database integration. At times, it becomes necessary for organizations to centralize data from disparate systems into one cohesive, more functional database. As an example, perhaps they require a full view of consumer information, marketing trends or sales data from fully segregated product groups. At other times, separate but related organizations need to maintain individual database systems, with differing data fields, but require an integrated instance that shares data in an organized, meaningful way. In this case, perhaps a state government and its key cities. Because organizations use different databases, integrating the assets into a unified source requires the use of various techniques depending on the type of data, its complexity, how much needs to be consolidated, and the resulting, integrated instance. The following three approaches to database integration are the most common, and one of them may be exactly what your organization needs. Data Federation This database integration technique combines data from multiple sources into a virtual database... - Published: 2020-04-30 - Modified: 2025-02-13 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/what-is-the-purpose-of-data-management/ The Data Have you ever had something of value that you tucked away for safekeeping and planned to use later, only to lose track of where you put it? We’ve all experienced the frustration of lost items. But when that item happens to be important data you need for an important report or to close a business deal, the negative ramifications can adversely affect future opportunities. The solution to this common conundrum that plagues so many companies is actually quite simple: Hire someone to do it for you! Hiring trained professionals to manage your data is an easy and effective method to reduce the unnecessary burden of handling data and keeping it safe, allowing you to concentrate on other things. To put it simply, data management is the process of collecting, organizing and processing data so that it is properly stored and available for immediate reference. When utilizing an experienced company to manage important data, large quantities of information can be effectively managed. The Processes The key processes in data management are integration and conversion. Each of these crucial elements play important roles in the success of data management strategies. Data integration is the transferring of data from disparate systems into an accurate, meaningful and trusted pipeline of information. Database conversion is about transforming data from one database schema to another. At Whitebox Technologies, we utilize a variety of processes to analyze the source database schema and form a “road map” to organize and direct the conversion. The results are... - Published: 2018-06-29 - Modified: 2025-02-13 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/keep-the-garbage-out-of-your-database-with-these-simple-steps/ Fun fact, did you know that 66% of people change their job every year? In addition to that, almost 20% of addresses and 18% of telephone numbers change every year. To sum it up, it’s safe to say that a typical business’s customer data decays at a rate of 30% per year. Here’s another shocker: in the B2B industry, the situation is even worse as data dilapidates to a much greater extent due to high turnover rates, meaning that almost 70% of all the data goes bad over the course of just one year. But don’t despair, it would be unrealistic to try and keep all the bad data out of your database all the time. Bad data infiltrates every database, in the form of duplicate contacts, irregularly formatted leads and junk records. But once it’s in, it does need to be sorted and kept clean. So check out these three simple ways to keep your company data clean and up-to-date. Identify Duplicates Once you start to get some traction in building out your database, duplicates are inevitable. So proactively scrub your data on a regular basis and eliminate duplicate leads as they come in. Of course, you need to delete with caution, even when there is a duplicate. So dive into both lead records, determine which has the most pertinent data (i. e. , email address or phone number) and then merge the records accordingly. Check for Uniformity Uniformity is key to a clean database, but it’s also a... - Published: 2018-05-22 - Modified: 2025-02-13 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/protect-yourself-by-spring-cleaning-your-data/ Spring has sprung and it's an optimal time to declutter your life. You know the drill — start at the top of each room, and work down; clear out all of the clutter and reorganize; give floors, windows and baseboards a good scrubbing; polish up furniture and fixtures to make them shine; and maybe even re-energize the space with a fresh coat of paint. This is the very same approach that we should use to “Spring Clean” the data as part of our data management solution within our data warehouse. Besides the promise of order and ease in finding what you need, data cleaning offers unique protection from the growing lists of new cyber threats. Data cleaning isn't nearly as painful as hosing off the lawn furniture or dusting the baseboards. There are simple data management steps that can make a big impact. Most people have old email accounts floating around, forgotten thumb drives in a drawer, and years-worth of old documents and temporary files in a downloads folder. All that stuff is a liability. Analyze data that you want to save or that will someday come in handy is sort of the whole point of the digital revolution, but holding on to accounts and files that you don't actually want anymore needlessly exposes you to all sorts of risks. Your devices can be lost or stolen (or hacked) and big companies can suffer data breaches that incidentally expose your information and cause data management challenges for you in the... - Published: 2018-04-03 - Modified: 2025-02-13 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/testing-the-most-crucial-step-in-data-conversion/ Now that you've properly planned and prepared for your database conversion project (and if you haven't please see our last blog), including pre-migration testing, you're ready for the most important part of the data conversion process — testing! Data Migration Testing (Mock Iteration Reviews): The most crucial stage in the data conversion process is the testing stage. Typically, a company will have three mock-up iterations of their data for review: Mock 1 Mock 1 will be the initial iteration of the data conversion. During this stage, it is vitally important for your company to devote time to review the converted data that has been placed into your target database to avoid data loss. The SME members from the conversion team should be responsible for comparing and contrasting the data between the source system (old) and the target system (new) looking for any discrepancies in the converted records. To simplify and speed up the review process, be sure to use records that your company is familiar with. In other words, look up frequently entered data when reviewing name records. Identify and report any discrepancies using screen shots to provide accurate visual evidence of the identified issue. Although the data migration testing and reporting process can be time consuming it is important to report any and all issues to ensure the issues are resolved before the second iteration of the data migration process in Mock 2. Mock 2 During Mock 2, the review process continues — begin by confirming that the identified... - Published: 2018-03-20 - Modified: 2025-02-13 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/preparing-for-a-data-conversion-project/ Conversion of data from an existing system, is one of the most challenging and critical tasks a company must accomplish during the implementation process of a new software system. For the conversion process to be successful, a company must not only plan and prepare, but also understand the functionality of the target database and commit time for robust testing of the migrated data during mock iteration review sessions. Plan: During the planning stage, the company or specific department in charge of the database conversion project should assemble a Conversion Team. Ideally, the team should consist of IT personnel, agency decision-makers and most importantly, end-users who are considered to be subject matter experts (SMEs) in understanding the functionality of the current system and how the data has been entered and utilized. The SMEs should include members from all divisions of the company or departments. Once the Conversion Team is assembled, the next step is to determine what legacy systems will be needed for the conversion. It is also important to determine what data from each system should be included in the conversion e. g. how much data do you want to convert, how many years’ worth of data to bring over, etc. Ultimately, the decision is up to the stakeholders involved. It is important to keep in mind that the more data that is converted, the better the new system becomes. However, converting more data also increases the difficulty of each conversion task associated with the project. Focusing on key records... - Published: 2016-02-25 - Modified: 2025-05-01 - URL: https://www.whiteboxtechnology.com/the-data-conversion-process-partnering-for-success/ Since 2007, the experienced team of experts at White Box Technologies, Inc. has helped to successfully migrate thousands of databases. After all, that’s what we do every day. We understand the challenges and unique nuances of the database conversion process, and have learned how to minimize your risks for the best possible outcome. How do we do it? We take the time to Analyze, Map and Test. Download Whitepaper Listen, Analyze, Understand The analysts at White Box Technologies start the database conversion process by diving into the source database. When the end-users are an active part of the conversion process (roughly half to two-thirds of our conversion projects), we schedule a call with them to request screenshots of their current program and talk through their normal use process. Getting an initial understanding of how users have been utilizing the data helps us ensure that the database conversion process creates the best possible results. The screenshots help our analysis team piece together the source database while our DataSearch tool tracks down difficult-to-find information. For conversion projects where the end-users are not an active part of the project, we have several Q&A sessions with the partner and subject-matter experts (SMEs) with whom we will be working for the duration of the project. These conversion projects usually require more work from our analysis team—similar to an archeologist analyzing fossils and buildings versus an anthropologist who can interview the people they are studying. Preparing the “Roadmap” After some initial analysis, our team sends the...