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Database modernisation

The database that served you well for fifteen years may be the thing holding you back today.

IBM Db2 and Netezza have earned their place in enterprise data being reliable, powerful, and deeply embedded in the operations of organisations across every sector. But on-premise database estates carry significant weight: infrastructure cost, maintenance overhead, licencing complexity, and the performance ceiling that prevents them from supporting real-time analytics and AI workloads at the scale modern business demands.

Cloud-native database platforms offer a different equation: elastic scalability, lower total cost of ownership, and the architectural flexibility to support transactional, analytical, and AI workloads simultaneously. Getting from here to there safely, without data loss, without business disruption, and without trading one set of problems for another, is where Dot Group’s experience makes the difference.

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Db2 and Netezza migration to cloud

We plan and execute migration programmes from legacy databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, IBM Db2 and Netezza on-premise to cloud-native platforms, including IBM Db2 SaaS, IBM Netezza SaaS, and IBM watsonx.data integration, that deliver the performance and scalability benefits of the cloud without sacrificing the data integrity and business continuity that critical workloads require.

Every migration we deliver is sequenced to preserve existing business logic, minimise downtime, and reduce the rework burden on the teams who depend on the systems being migrated. We have done this across industries and at scale and we understand that the hardest part is rarely the data itself.

When cloud platforms reach their limits

Not all database modernisation challenges involve legacy on-premise systems. Some organisations have already invested in cloud data warehouses, such as Snowflake and Redshift, and found that these platforms cannot deliver the real-time query performance or the ability to handle both transactional and analytical workloads simultaneously that their use cases now require.

For these organisations, SingleStore offers a compelling alternative: a distributed SQL database built to handle HTAP workloads at sub-second latency, with native vector capabilities for AI applications. We help organisations understand where their current platform is limiting them, assess whether migration is the right answer, and deliver it if it is.

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AI-ready from the ground up

The goal of database modernisation is not just a cheaper or faster version of what you have. It is a data platform that can support what your organisation wants to do next – real-time analytics, AI agents, vector search, operational intelligence.

We design every modernisation programme with that end state in mind, so the platform you migrate to is a genuine foundation for AI-ready architecture, not just an improvement on what you had.

The Dot Group Advantage

Database migrations carry more risk than most technology projects acknowledge which is why the quality of the partner matters as much as the technology. Dot Group brings deep expertise in IBM’s database portfolio and a track record of delivering complex migrations without the disruption that clients are rightly worried about.

We provide the technical delivery, the transition support for the teams affected, and the ongoing optimisation that ensures the investment continues to deliver value after go-live.

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Carrying the weight of an on-premise database estate? Let’s look at your options.

There is no single right answer – migration, consolidation, or a hybrid approach all have their place. A conversation with our team is the quickest way to get a clear view of what makes sense for your situation. 

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