Oracle Retail Migration with Zero Cutover Surprises
v11→v16 for a specialty retailer. Two-week prototype. Audit-ready reconciliation.
The Challenge
Legacy Oracle Retail v11 system with 15+ years of customizations and data complexity
Critical business operations requiring zero downtime during peak retail season
Complex integrations with POS, inventory management, and financial systems
Strict audit requirements for financial data integrity and traceability
BEFORE: Legacy System Map

Complex legacy architecture with multiple integration points and data quality issues
Our Approach
Assess
2 weeksComprehensive analysis of customizations, data quality baseline, and risk identification
Stabilise
4 weeksSource data cleansing, validation rule development, and quality metric establishment
Prototype
2 weeksWorking migration pipeline with sample data, proving approach and building confidence
Migrate
10 weeksIterative migration cycles with increasing data volumes and complexity validation
Verify
3 weeksFinal reconciliation, user acceptance testing, and production cutover rehearsal
DURING: Validation Dashboard

Real-time reconciliation monitoring with 100% coverage across all data entities
Outcomes
AFTER: Cutover Confirmation

Complete audit trail with verified data integrity across all business processes
"Elfware turned a high-risk upgrade into a predictable, well-governed migration."
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