Data Engineering

Whether you’re already running databases in the Cloud or are looking to migrate, Cornerstone can help move you to open-source database engines with ease.

Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices, we support the implementation of robust data governance frameworks, modernizing data culture throughout your organization.

Helping to ensure your data is accurate, secure and readily accessible, laying a solid foundation for advanced analytics and business intelligence.

“Companies that embrace database modernization can realize up to a 40% reduction in operational costs due to enhanced resource utilization and decreased maintenance overhead​.”
Source: https://www.gartner.com/

If your business is stuck with the limitations and costs of commercial databases, we can help kick-start your modernization journey.

With the help of our migration and modernization specialists, you can break away from ongoing licensing costs and seamlessly move onto AWS database engines, such as – benefiting from a ‘pay as you go’ model, with no upfront costs.

Our database modernization services are designed to propel your organization into the future of data management with efficiency and scalability. 

Benefits

In-house experts
A team of highly qualified and experienced Data Architects, Migration DBAs and Database Developers to augment your Data Engineering and Operations teams.
Streamlined processes
A schedule-driven database modernization approach whereby our consultants assess your database workloads and formulate a complexity-based strategy that minimizes application changes.
Knowledge sharing
We train your Operations teams on post-migration database support, so they are equipped with the skills and knowledge to continue leveraging the value.

As seasoned migration specialists, the Babelfish solution sits firmly as part of our service offering, helping to maximize the efficiency and success of every project.

Migrating to Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL – a modern, open-source database platform – ensures your system’s compatibility with future technologies and trends, thereby reducing the risk of obsolescence.

As migration specialists, we offer comprehensive assessments that evaluate your current technology landscape, identify challenges and opportunities, and outline a tailored roadmap for seamless integration and adoption.

We’ve helped many companies successfully make their move to Cloud.

Read our case study to learn more about our approach and why clients trust us with their migration program.

Case Study
Migration from on-prem Kafka Clusters to AWS MSK 

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Benefits

Comprehensive
A one-stop-shop to gather and assess the information needed to build your database migration plan.
Fixed price
Know and understand costs from the start, meaning no surprises and guaranteed accuracy with the results
Secure
All information stays within your environment, giving you control and peace of mind
Low-touch
The end-to-end process requires minimal involvement from company SMEs
Fast
The full assessment report will be complete in under 2 weeks

Delivering value for our clients

Read some of our modernization success stories.

Data Modernization
The client ran self-managed Kafka clusters in the Colo but wanted to explore managed service options in AWS.  We conducted a successful PoC on Amazon MSK, rightsized the clusters and developed a replication plug-in to ensure real-time replication and monitoring between the on-premise and AWS clusters. Drivers: leverage AWS managed service offering
Mobilize Phase Patterns
Working with both the client and AWS Proserve to develop a number of critical patterns for the migration program, namely landing zone, MS SQL & Amazon Managed Services Drivers: Architecture best practice
US Fintech – Database Modernization
Data migration from MS SQL to Babelfish for Aurora Postgres, achieving a ~55% reduction in TCO. Thorough assessment of current state provided a clear understanding of required database and code changes for success, followed by migration execution plan. Drivers: eliminate MS SQL licensing spend with minimal application code changes, whilst simultaneously moving to a modern data platform.

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