If you're implementing your new business management software, you may find yourself with great deal of data from your legacy software. Now is the time to review this data and ensure that your new system will capture  everything you need, and nothing extraneous. Michael Vizard has reported for Channel Insider that Big Data has started to strain warehouse platforms.

Archiving 

It's probably best to keep some of your legacy information. According to Modern Systems, your industry may have strict regulations that require data archiving back to a certain date. This information can also be helpful in the event of a recall or lawsuit, when you may need to access historical data quickly. 

Integrating systems

In some cases, you may still be using your legacy system for other functions. If this is the case then you may be integrating it with your new ERP software. In order to integrate systems, your team will need to review and clean any incorrect or redundant data. Next, you will need to develop uniform definitions that apply to both systems, so there is no confusion. As Ken Jacbosen notes in the ERP Software Blog, information from your legacy system could ease the transition period. 

Moving forward

Review the data fields from your legacy system. Are all of those fields still useful? Now is your best chance to clean your new system of any unnecessary data fields. Maybe your business model has changed, so some data you used to capture is no longer important. Identify any information that you no longer need to capture, so your new ERP system can start fresh and run efficiently. 

Accent Software helps small to medium enterprises make the transition to advanced business management software solutions. We help your team every step of the way and provide ongoing service and consultation. Contact us to get started.