Oracle Consulting: Powering Smarter, Scalable Enterprise Solutions

As enterprises migrate their IT environments to be more accessible on-demand, some organizations are starting to evaluate earlier cloud decisions again. A growing focus on moving to Oracle Cloud and then returning to PeopleSoft as an example of this change in direction is due to the long-term benefits of having control over business processes without having to maintain multiple systems.

Oracle Cloud provides a scalable and innovative platform, but may not provide a long-term solution for every organization. Common challenges that organizations face when using Oracle Cloud include increasing costs associated with subscriptions, required upgrades at predetermined intervals, limitations on customization, and issues about compliance. 

On the other hand, PeopleSoft continues to be one of the strongest and most reliable systems available for human resources management, finance, supply chain management, and campus management. PeopleSoft will also continue to have regular updates and support, as well as to enhance its operational capabilities, thereby providing organizations with a flexible approach to ownership and flexibility as an ongoing relationship.

Key Drivers Behind Oracle Cloud to PeopleSoft Migration
There are many reasons to move from Oracle Cloud back to PeopleSoft.

• Cost control - Subscription cloud fees, licensing changes, and operating costs could progressively increase over the years with Oracle Cloud. With PeopleSoft, organizations are able to have better control of costs via predictable budgeting.

• Customization flexibility - PeopleSoft provides many customizations as compared to numerous cloud-based solutions. This is of extreme importance for organizations with complex business processes and regulatory requirements.

• Data ownership and compliance - Data governance is essential for many industries, and maintaining control of sensitive data is a major concern. Private cloud and on-premise deployments of PeopleSoft simplify compliance.

• Stability and support from PeopleSoft - There are regular updates, security patches, and feature updates for PeopleSoft products; therefore, they will continue to be viable for years without being forced to migrate to another solution.

There are challenges in the Oracle Cloud to PeopleSoft migration process.

Having so many benefits, the migration process needs to be carefully planned and considered. The following are challenges that occur frequently during migrations:

• Extracting and transforming data from Oracle Cloud.
• Rebuilding integrations with third-party applications.
• Realigning processes to meet PeopleSoft's architecture.
• User training/retraining and change management.

For a successful migration to happen, there needs to be minimal downtime, preservation of data integrity, and the ability to maintain business continuity throughout the migration period.

Best Practices for a Successful Migration
Organizations should implement the following best practices to reduce risk and maximize value:

- Be Thorough in Your Assessment

First, perform a comprehensive review of existing Oracle Cloud modules, associated data structures, and integrations. This not only defines the scope of migration, but will also identify dependencies.

- Plan a Phased Migration

Instead of migrating all at once, use a phased approach to allow teams to validate their work, minimize any resulting disruption, and adjust strategies as needed.

- Utilize Automation/Tools

The use of migration tools to perform data conversion, test and validate the data, will noticeably improve the accuracy and speed of the completed migration.

- Test Security/Testing

By extensively testing your security roles, workflows and reporting processes, you will ensure they function properly in the new PeopleSoft environment.

- Prepare Users Ahead of Time

Change management is critical for change management to be successful. Therefore, providing early end-user training and providing motivation for the benefits of the new system will enhance user acceptance and reduce resistance.

The Future of PeopleSoft After Migration

Making the decision to move from Oracle Cloud to PeopleSoft isn’t going to be a step backwards; it is actually a realignment in strategy. As a result of today’s hosting options, constant updates, and increased functionality, PeopleSoft will still be there in the future. Post-migration, companies that are willing to invest in optimization, automation, and analytics should experience higher productivity, reduced operating costs, and increased system stability.

Final Thoughts

Migrating to PeopleSoft from Oracle Cloud is a great alternative for companies that need greater flexibility and control, plus want long-term benefits from this migration. If you have the right strategy, tools, and plans in place, migrating your enterprise systems will be Successful.

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