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Published: March 26, 2025

Transforming Data Management: Seamless Migration from Informatica PowerCenter to IDMC for a Global Luxury Cruise Leader

 
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Faster Data Processing
35%

Increase in System Scalability
45%

Cost Reduction in IT Operations
99.9%
Service Uptime 
 
About the Customer
 

Our client is a premier luxury cruise company that operates a global fleet renowned for its world-class hospitality, elegant ships, and exclusive travel experiences. With a global fleet that spans across major international destinations, the company provides unparalleled voyages, offering luxury accommodations, fine dining, and immersive cultural experiences. Their operations rely heavily on sophisticated data-driven decision-making to enhance customer experiences, optimize operational efficiency, and maintain seamless global coordination.

 
Customer Challenges
 

The client faced several challenges with their existing on-premise Informatica PowerCenter infrastructure. Scalability constraints hindered seamless data operations across global locations, making it difficult to expand efficiently. The complex database dependencies required a conversion from DB2 to Snowflake, adding layers of migration intricacies. Performance optimization was necessary to ensure cloud-driven data processing efficiency while maintaining minimal downtime to prevent business disruptions. These challenges made it imperative for the client to seek a well-structured migration strategy.

 
PDI Solution
 

PDI provided a comprehensive solution by executing a structured migration plan tailored to the client’s needs. By leveraging their expertise in data integration and cloud transformation, PDI seamlessly converted Informatica PowerCenter mappings to IDMC. The team meticulously rewrote DB2 SQL Overrides in Source Qualifiers, Lookups, and Targets to SnowSQL, ensuring compatibility and optimization within the new environment. Rigorous unit testing was conducted, and any defects identified were quickly resolved. Additionally, PDI maintained regular communication through weekly status reports and email updates, ensuring transparency and alignment with the client’s goals.

 
Scope of Services
 
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Migration of Informatica PowerCenter mappings to IDMC: PDI successfully migrated all PowerCenter mappings to IDMC, ensuring smooth data flow and maintaining business logic integrity during the transition.

 
 

Conversion of database assets from DB2 to Snowflake: The client’s legacy DB2 data warehouse was transformed to Snowflake, leveraging cloud-based architecture for enhanced performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.


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Rewriting DB2 SQL Overrides within PowerCenter: All DB2 SQL Overrides embedded in PowerCenter’s Source Qualifier, Lookups, and Target transformations were converted into SnowSQL, ensuring seamless compatibility with the Snowflake environment.

 

Executing unit testing with a limited dataset: PDI conducted rigorous unit testing using a limited but representative dataset to validate the accuracy of migrated data, identify potential discrepancies, and ensure a smooth transition.

 
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Identifying and resolving defects arising from conversion: The team actively monitored the migration process, quickly addressing and resolving any issues found during testing, minimizing downtime and operational impact.

 

Providing continuous project updates: PDI maintained transparency through weekly status reports and regular email communications, keeping stakeholders informed and aligned throughout the project.

 
Customer Testimonial:
 

"Our experience with Pacific Data Integrators was exceptional. Their team demonstrated unparalleled expertise in migrating our complex data infrastructure from Informatica PowerCenter to IDMC, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruptions. The improved data processing speed and cloud scalability have greatly enhanced our operations. PDI’s professionalism, clear communication, and problem-solving approach made the migration process seamless. We highly recommend their services to any organization seeking a reliable and efficient cloud transformation."

 
— IT Director, Leading Luxury Cruise Company
 

PDI Delivers Significant Advantages in Data Integration

 
  1. Improved Data Governance & Security: The adoption of IDMC provided enhanced data governance, compliance, and security measures, safeguarding sensitive business information.
  2. Enhanced Data Processing Speed: The migration from DB2 to Snowflake significantly improved query execution time, enabling faster insights and analytics.
  3. Scalability & Performance Optimization: Cloud-native architecture facilitated efficient workload distribution, ensuring seamless expansion capabilities.
  4. Reduced Operational Costs: The transition to a cloud-based solution eliminated on-premise infrastructure constraints, reducing maintenance and operational expenses.
  5. Business Continuity with Minimal Downtime: A phased migration approach ensured a smooth transition with zero major disruptions to the client’s operations.
 
Quantifiable Result 
 
40% improvement in data processing efficiency. Significant reduction in infrastructure maintenance costs.
Increased scalability, enabling smoother global operations. Improved reporting accuracy with streamlined data transformation and integration.
 
With PDI’s expertise and Informatica’s IDMC platform, they established a robust, future-ready data infrastructure that delivers the speed, flexibility, and analytical power needed to excel in a competitive market.
 
About Pacific Data Integrators: 
 
Pacific Data Integrators (PDI) specializes in data management and analytics implementations. As a certified Informatica partner, PDI has extensive experience modernizing data platforms, helping clients leverage the latest technologies to drive business success. Their track record of delivering projects on schedule and on budget sets them apart as a trusted implementation partner. 
 
Ready to Modernize Your Data Environment? Contact Us to learn how PDI can accelerate your cloud modernization journey.
 
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Pacific Data Integrators Offers Unique Data Solutions Leveraging AI/ML, Large Language Models (Open AI: GPT-4, Meta: Llama2, Databricks: Dolly), Cloud, Data Management and Analytics Technologies, Helping Leading Organizations Solve Their Critical Business Challenges, Drive Data Driven Insights, Improve Decision-Making, and Achieve Business Objectives.



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