The Port of Brisbane is a cornerstone of the Queensland economy – one of Australia’s fastest growing container ports and the state’s largest multi-cargo port.
As part of its ERP Transformation Project, the Port aimed to transition from an outdated on-premises ERP system to TechnologyOne’s cloud-based Ci Anywhere SaaS solution. Their aim was to leverage this technology change to restructure over 27,000 Assets and Location hierarchies, streamline processes and provide better financial management and reporting for the business.
Integral’s role saw our team focus on secure data migration.
The primary challenge was executing this data migration in a secure, isolated environment while reclassifying and consolidating assets, which added layers of complexity to the project.
The Integral team undertook the data migration in an “air-gapped” environment, which was highly secure and isolated from the internet to prevent any external access. This approach required building tools and processes internally that would typically rely on external internet services, ensuring that data security was maintained throughout the project.
Key components of the approach included:
- Security-first environment: The data migration took place in an air-gapped setting to safeguard sensitive data against unauthorised access, adhering to the Port of Brisbane’s strict security protocols.
- Collaborative and iterative approach: Integral worked closely with the implementation vendor, Green Cloud Consulting, and internal stakeholders, adapting to the evolving capabilities and maturity of the organisation. This collaborative effort ensured that the project remained aligned with business needs.
- Complex data transformation: The migration involved not only transferring data but also reclassifying over 27,000 assets and adjusting location classifications, making the project highly complex.
- Agile methodologies: The team used agile methodologies to adapt quickly to changing requirements, integrating feedback into the migration process to ensure alignment with the new system configuration.
Technologies employed in the project included SQL Server 2019, Spring Batch, Spring Cloud Data Flow, BitBucket, IntelliJ, and other open-source tools, tailored to function securely within the secure environment.
The migration has led to improved efficiency, better data handling, and enhanced decisionmaking capabilities, aligning with the Port’s strategic goals of streamlining operations and empowering employees.
The team at Port of Brisbane expressed high satisfaction with Integral’s collaborative and secure data migration process, highlighting our ability to adapt and deliver in a highly secure environment.