PeopleSoft Migration To Oracle Cloud: A Smarter Path To Modernization

 


PeopleSoft has been an organization’s system of choice for many years, with all the trusted, support of a stable and familiar application used in day-to-day operations. As Digital Transformation has increased awareness of the importance of having flexibility in how companies manage their Technology Strategy, the need to evaluate the long-term impacts of carrying out a big impact on-premise system, such as PeopleSoft, is increasingly becoming a priority of executives. It’s also becoming more expensive to maintain these systems due to age of the systems, along with increasing maintenance costs (including security) and the overall influence that the data stored within PeopleSoft has on a companies overall business model. As a result, organizations are looking to migrate PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud and leverage the opportunities that Cloud Migration Technology offers.

Moving from PeopleSoft into a Cloud will not only allow your company a system upgrade to a much faster and more reliable system. Migrating PeopleSoft to the Cloud is an opportunity to develop and enhance operational efficiencies, create lower cost structures, and gain access to additional technologies that were previously unavailable to organizations using a PeopleSoft operated system within their Company.

Why Organizations Are Prioritizing PeopleSoft Migration to Oracle Cloud

Transitioning to the cloud is no longer a matter of "if" but "when". Organizations of all sizes across various industries are now choosing Oracle Cloud because of how well it aligns with the PeopleSoft architecture while providing organizations with a complete suite of cloud-native applications. Below are several reasons why companies are moving to the Cloud:

1. Reduced Total Cost of Ownership

Organizations running on-premises PeopleSoft systems must spend a great deal of money on equipment to support their PeopleSoft system(s) e.g., server hardware, data center space, data storage, cooling systems, IT staff salaries, etc., which also require on-going maintenance and upgrades. As time passes, the cost associated with an on-premises PeopleSoft implementation continues to increase while the value decreases.

Migrating to Oracle Cloud removes all the physical aspects of maintaining an on-premise system, which allows for the reduction in operating costs as well as predictable pricing, the ability to invest less in hardware and spend less on maintenance for the hardware.

2. Enhanced Performance and Scalability of the System

Oracle Cloud has the capability of providing the organizations that operate a PeopleSoft environment with High Performance Computing, Automated Scaling, and Optimized Database Services. Until recently, PeopleSoft environments have had performance limitations, especially during peak periods like Open Enrolment, Registration, Payroll Processing, and Year-End Financial Activities.

With Cloud Scalability, systems automatically scale up to meet increased demand, thus ensuring faster response times and uninterrupted service.

3. Increased Security and Compliance

Security is probably one of the biggest motivators to upgrade your technology. Oracle Cloud includes all of the following built in as part of the platform:

- Encryption of Databases

- Advanced threat detection

- Identity and access management

- Automated Patching

Ongoing Compliance – Organizations in every industry, from Healthcare through Financial Services and all the way to Education, will benefit from Continuously Updated Compliance across all of your applications.

4. Continuous Innovation

With on-premise systems, organizations have traditionally been forced to upgrade or miss out on new features and/or experience numerous, cumbersome upgrades. By contrast, Oracle Cloud enables organizations to rapidly update and more easily integrate next-generation technology into their existing PeopleSoft environments. Some of these technologies are:

- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

- To use Predictive Analytics

- Intelligent Chatbots

- Advanced Reporting

This means that Oracle Cloud is enabling organizations to upgrade PeopleSoft from being a static database to being an innovative, data-driven enterprise system that is ready for the future.

How PeopleSoft Migration to Oracle Cloud Works

To be successful with your migration, you need a well thought-out plan and the right people with the expertise necessary to complete the project in an orderly fashion. Each organization will have its own experience migrating to Cloud, but all organizations have a similar process, as laid out in the phases below.

1) Assess and Create Roadmap – The initial phase in the migration process is understanding the existing PeopleSoft environment, including:

• All Custom Additions and changes

• Current Integrations with other Systems

• Current Workflows

• Security Model currently used

• Performance History

The Roadmap provides a detailed plan for how the Migration will be executed, including when it will take place and the resources that will be needed to complete the Migration. The Roadmap also allows for the least impact on business operations due to the transition from on-premises to Cloud.

2) Design Cloud Architecture – Once the above data is gathered and analyzed to determine the Migration Requirements, the next phase in the Migration Process is to Design the architecture for the Cloud to optimize the best performance, security and minimal expense. This phase typically includes the following:

• Selecting the proper Oracle Cloud infrastructure

• Determining the Disaster Recovery and High-Availability Models

• Planning the alignment of the Database Tier with the Application Tier

3) Migrating Data from PeopleSoft and Testing – This is the main activity during the Migration. Key activities include:

• Migrating the PeopleSoft DB to the Oracle Cloud

• Configuring all environments (dev/test/prod)

• Validating all Integrations

• Performing System, Regression and Performance Testing

With the help of Advanced Automation Tools, this Phase will be quicker and less prone to Errors.

4) Go Live and Post Go Live Support – Once all components of the System have been tested and validated, the new System will become operational in the Oracle Cloud, and the Post Go Live Support will help users adjust comfortably to their new working environment.

Benefits Organizations Experience After Migrating

Organizations that migrate their PeopleSoft systems to Oracle Cloud find that they experience measurable results across their business operations. 

1. Cost Reductions - Organizations experience greater reductions in hardware and IT Operations costs. The result is a shift in focus for the IT team from maintenance to innovation.

2. Cloud-Based Upgrade/ Disaster Recovery/Failover - Organizations have access to greater uptime (a critical factor in HR, financial and supply chain operations) because of the Cloud-based Disaster Recovery/Failover options.

3. Upgraded Customer Experience - With Oracle Cloud, organizations will have a better PeopleSoft experience, including: 1-Better Performance 2-Mobility 3-End-user Self-Service Options.

4. Long-Term Sustainability - The Cloud Migration to Oracle Cloud allows you to have long-term technology stack flexibility, providing your organization the opportunity to adopt additional Oracle Cloud services. As your organization matures, you can migrate your entire technology stack to full SaaS solutions.

Who Should Consider PeopleSoft Migration to Oracle Cloud?

The Migration process towards Cloud solutions is typically a great Tools for Any Business that:

- Is struggling with Old Technologies

- Is facing increased support & licensing costs.

- Is going through Digital Transformation Process

- Is in need of better Security and Compliance.

- Require more Agility and Scalability in a Business Environment.

If PeopleSoft is Critical to your Organization, the Cloud will be a better option than traditional (own or on-premise) options for providing a safe, secure, and cost-effective way of supporting your company’s business processes.

Final Thoughts

The migration from PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud is more than just a switch in technology - it's a strategic investment for future growth and lasting improvement in organizational success. The advantages of migrating PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud are higher levels of performance, security and lower overall costs. Furthermore, Oracle will be providing continuous updates and innovations that will help keep your organization modernized and at the forefront of technology. Therefore, if you are thinking about the migration of PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud, the time is now to discover how modernizing your organization’s infrastructure (Cloud) can lead to increased capability and meaningful change.

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