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In-depth papers on the modernization decisions our clients face most often. Each covers the Challenge, the Solution and the Results you can expect.

AI & MLJune 16, 2026

AI Platform for Predictive Sales Analytics: XGBoost on Databricks

Sales forecasts built in spreadsheets struggle with seasonality, promotions and changing demand. This paper describes a governed AI platform on Databricks that uses XGBoost to produce accurate, explainable sales predictions in production.

ResilienceNovember 4, 2025

Disaster Recovery on the Cloud: Resilience Without a Second Data Center

Keeping a secondary data center just for disaster recovery is expensive and often under-tested. This paper shows how cloud-based DR delivers tiered, testable recovery at a fraction of the cost.

Data & AnalyticsMay 20, 2025

Data Modernization: Unifying Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL Server Data with Qlik, Snowflake and Power BI

Critical data is often spread across Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL Server systems, each with its own reports and definitions. This paper outlines a modern architecture that combines real-time integration, a governed cloud data platform and self-service visualization.

DatabaseNovember 12, 2024

Re-platforming Oracle Databases to MySQL

For web-scale and application-centric workloads, MySQL offers a simple, widely supported and cost-effective alternative to Oracle. This paper covers when MySQL is the right target and how to migrate safely.

InfrastructureJune 18, 2024

Escaping Rising VMware Costs: Migrating to Oracle Linux KVM

Changes to VMware licensing have pushed many organizations' renewal quotes sharply higher. This paper sets out a low-risk, wave-based path to Oracle Linux KVM with Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, and explains why it can also lower Oracle Database licensing costs.

DatabaseJanuary 23, 2024

Re-platforming Oracle Databases to Microsoft SQL Server

For organizations standardized on the Microsoft stack, moving from Oracle to SQL Server can simplify skills, tools and licensing. This paper outlines a proven method for converting schema, PL/SQL logic and data with minimal downtime.

DatabaseAugust 9, 2023

Re-platforming Oracle Databases to PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is a powerful open-source database with a large ecosystem of managed cloud services. This paper explains how to assess, convert and migrate Oracle workloads to PostgreSQL while keeping performance and functionality.

DatabaseFebruary 14, 2023

Optimizing Oracle Database Licensing: Editions, Options and Management Packs

Oracle licensing is often an organization's largest database cost and its biggest audit risk. This paper explains how a structured review of edition fit, option and pack usage, and deployment architecture can cut support costs while keeping you compliant.

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