Public sector - various
Data conversion to support Accela software
Attevo has assisted numerous public sector clients in the implementation and upgrade of the case, permit, asset and application management software licensed from Accela, Inc., an Attevo business partner. In addition to the software implementation, data that will be processed by the applications must be made available in a timely and accurate manner, formatted to be compatible with the underlying data structures of the target system.
Client challenge
Accela software products support and automate many functions of a government entity's operation. They are designed to automate workflow, forms management, activity tracking, cashiering and a variety of other functions. Various government agencies have supported these functions in the past with many different applications — both custom and packaged — running on multiple computing platforms.
Data analysis, cleansing and migration are traditionally time-consuming and difficult tasks. Any software that is developed to assist in the task is often used once and then discarded, resulting in a costly support effort.
Attevo solution
As a result of assisting many Accela customers with the implementation of their new and upgraded software applications, Attevo has been able to develop an object-oriented data conversion tool that maps data from a variety of sources into the standard Accela software platforms.
Attevo's knowledgeable and experienced team of consultants starts with virtually any source environment, tailors the Attevo standard mapping utilities and converts data within the normal elapsed time of an implementation effort.
Accela products for which Attevo has developed standard migration aids include:
- Accela Automation®
- Kiva DMS
- PERMITS Plus
Attevo clients that have taken advantage of these Accela data conversion tools include:
- City of Cleveland, Ohio
- City of Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Saint Louis County, Missouri
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Napa County, California
- Town of Los Gatos, California
Results
By analyzing the data sources and using this model-based migration tool, Attevo dramatically reduces the time required for conversion and improves the reliability of the resulting process.
The data migration is more efficient, easier to maintain as definitions change and more reliable than traditional methods.
Accela upgrades and migrations are very efficient as a result of Attevo's extensive knowledge of all Accela's products and Attevo's understanding of both source and target data structures.
Type
Data migration
Geographic areas served
USA
Client challenge
Analyzing, cleaning and converting data from disparate sources and technical platforms into a common database for use in new software applications.
Attevo solution
Within the overall project management structure, implement and modify Attevo's object-oriented data conversion tools to efficiently support the data requirements of the target software platform.
Results
- More efficient mapping of data elements from source to target applications
- More reliable conversions using standard tool set
- More efficient and timely response when client data mapping changes occur
Partner products used
Attevo's standard data conversion tools are tailored to work with various Accela software applications.
To speak with an Attevo consultant, please email us or telephone us at one of our office locations.
