The answer in almost all cases is “yes”. We have performed data conversions from just about every major system on the market today. Chances are near 100% that we can convert your data.

The process of a conversion is tailored to each new Shelter Pro customer and their specific objectives. The single most critical factor in any conversion is access to the data. For most non-web based systems, data access is not an issue. If you are using a web-based provider today, the fate of your data access is controlled by that providers willingness to help you.

Once we receive a data sample we will be able to determine if a data conversion is viable, estimate timing, and provide a cost quote. Assuming a conversion is viable, then you make the decision to proceed. In most circumstances, the process will involve writing a custom program to migrate the legacy database records to a Shelter Pro database. Typically, there will be at least one sample returned to you for review, testing, and further refinement (if needed). Most conversions will take one to three months. Costs can vary widely and will depend on the complexity, data volume, and data cleanliness.

Many times customers are converting to Shelter Pro because they’ve had a less than great experience with a legacy system. Translation – many times the data is not as ‘clean’ as it could be and the result is dissatisfaction with the legacy system. So one big question is “can it be cleaned up?”. Our conversion processes will clean some of the data to the extent that is reasonable and possible. But in the end there is a limited amount of clean up that is possible.

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