Best Methods of Migration from SugarCRM to SuiteCRM We have learned about the major differences between SuiteCRM and SugarCRM. There are many reasons that one might consider SuiteCRM instead of SugarCRM. Some of these reasons include the price factor since SuiteCRM is free of cost and is also open to modifications and can implement various themes on the SuiteCRM platform to fit their business requirements. Even though the default features available in the Migration from SugarCRM to SuiteCRM is quite valuable, in order to use its more beneficial features one will have to pay for features like ultimate or enterprise.
Reason Behind Migration From Sugar to SuiteCRM Since we have discussed in detail the reasons why one would prefer SuiteCRM over SugarCRM. We will now further discuss in detail the reasons why one would migrate from Sugar to SuiteCRM. One major reason would be that the previous implementation of the Sugar platform does not yield desired results. Another reason could be that since the time of the SugarCRM implementation business processes have gone through many changes and transitions and SugarCRM is no longer relevant. The most prominent reason behind such transition is that business is looking for optimization of their sales, marketing, and customer service business operations and are seeking more compatible tools.
Methods of Data Migration When migrating from Sugar to SuiteCRM there are various options available. In order to select the best possible options to suit your business requirements.
“Here are a few of those options were explained in detail for you to select the most suitable option that suits your business requirements:�
Default Data Import Tool One such option is the data import tool available in the SuiteCRM which assists inmigration from SugarCRM to SuiteCRM. Since it is a default feature available in SuiteCRM it only consists of some of the basic features of data migration. It does not allow users to import all the modules in one go, you will have to import each module one by one. It does not allow the customizations to be imported that were present in the earlier CRM since the CRM modules are being imported by the end-user himself.
Pentaho Data Integration Tool Third-party software is another way of data migration from SugarCRM to SuiteCRM. Pentaho data migration is one such third party software which consists of ETL (extraction, transformation, and load) tool that assists in data migration from one platform to another. ●
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Pentaho consists of graphical ETL features that enable automatic drag and drop capability that allows data migration without writing any code. PDI also allows users to migrate data in bulk PDI also provides business analytics that assists in efficient decision making. PDI includes administrative features that assist in increasing the efficiency of business operations. PDI enables the sharing of analytics databases such as Spark, NoSQL, and Hadoop.
All these features do come with a price tag and to find out the exact figure you will have to get in touch with Pentaho. However, they do offer 30 days free trial. Even after the task of data migration from SugarCRM to SuiteCRM has been successfully completed. You will still require assistance from developers to further add the integrations and customizations that were being put to use in the former Sugar instance.
Code Level Method Developers at Outright Systems utilize the code level method when performing data migration. According to the code level, method developers would have to carefully analyze the data and then proceed with the task of migration. This procedure includes mapping of the fields and the de-duplication of data to deliver an impeccable data migration. At the same time making sure that the integrity of the data is kept intact.
In InConclusion Conclusion SuiteCRM is quite evidently the most suitable option when compared to SugarCRM. Still, some businesses take time to realize this obvious fact. However, it is never too late to make the transition. Businesses can at any point of time can make the decision of switching from Sugar to SuiteCRM and perform the task of data migration from Sugar to SuiteCRM. It is quite a difficult task to choose which way to go when initiating the task of data migration, whether to use the available default tools or utilize third-party tools. We would recommend seeking support from a team of experts that have the necessary experience and expertise in the field of SuiteCRM. “Outrights Systems has decades of experience in delivering SuiteCRM Migration Services. Contact our support staff today and we will be glad to assist you.�