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Migration support

Brand-independent advice for a smooth migration


Downtime is every manufacturer’s worst nightmare – especially when a part or obsolete product is no longer available. You can prevent that with our migration check. We assess your current setup, advise you on migrating to a new product, and provide a detailed report that we review together. This includes software support and a tailored training proposal for your team.

Thanks to our partnerships with multiple manufacturers, we’re among the first to know about product phase-outs, allowing you to adjust your plans in time.


What is migration support?

1. Assessment and Baseline Measurement

  • Inventory of the current and target situation

  • Report with our recommendations

  • Bill of materials for the new hardware

  • Training proposal for your team

  • Discussion of improvement opportunities

  • Backup of current software and settings

  • Check of network/protocols and possible cybersecurity implications

  • Determine urgency per component (safety, production loss, lead time, phase-out/end of support)

2. Migration Plan and Scenarios

  • Concrete plan for implementation and handover

  • Scenarios: one-to-one replacement, retrofit, or redesign, including phasing

  • Schedule with minimal downtime and a clear conversion window

  • Fallback scenario

  • Estimate of budget, lead time, and material availability

3. Hardware/Software Implementation

  • Delivery of new components according to the bill of materials

  • Data migration (recipes, settings) and performance checks

  • Software support where needed

  • Conversion or rewriting of applications and parameterization

  • License management and version control; test environment where possible

4. Testing, Validation and Delivery

  • Functional testing and trial operation; discussion of improvement opportunities

  • Documentation of settings, versions and schematics; handover to your team

  • Targeted on-site or classroom training, tailored to role and skill level


Why choose migration support from itsme?

Looking Ahead in the Lifecycle

We detect product phase-outs and end-of-support dates early and translate that into an action plan for each asset. No last-minute fixes, but planned replacements — at a time that suits you.

Freedom of Choice and Supply Reliability

Brand-independent advice with alternative migration routes (one-to-one replacement, retrofit, or redesign). We ensure material availability and reduce dependence on a single supplier.

Controlled Transition, No Surprises

Scenarios with clear phasing, a safe fallback option, and agreed test and acceptance criteria. CE and safety impact are explicitly included in the process.

Your Data Keeps Working for You
 

We migrate settings, parameters, and control logic in a controlled manner. Wherever possible, we test in a dedicated test environment or through a parallel trial run, ensuring a predictable production restart.

Standardize and Modernize
 

We guide you towards a maintainable reference architecture with clear version control, thorough documentation, and a strong focus on connectivity and cybersecurity.

Modest Investment

The costs of unplanned downtime, urgent deliveries, and emergency repairs add up quickly — and are often higher than those of a planned migration project. With timely migration support, you reduce failure costs, minimize downtime, and extend the lifetime of your installation.


Get migration support


Would you like a migration check, or would you prefer to discuss your options first? Schedule an appointment with one of our experts. We’ll review your situation, define the best approach, and ensure a predictable transition — without unnecessary downtime.

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