Xchanging Plc : Xuber Launches Advanced Data Migration Tool

-Upgrade Studio de-risks and accelerates the data migration process-

LONDON, 23 January, 2014 - Xuber, Xchanging's insurance software business, launched its new tool, Upgrade Studio, at 'Xuber4London', its exclusive London market event on 22 January 2014. Upgrade Studio is a powerful application designed to control and automate the migration process, while reducing the risks often associated with software upgrades.

Upgrade Studio assists in three ways; enabling customers to analyse source data, plan a migration and then manage the migration process. It specifically addresses the challenges of managing large volumes of complex data, while providing customers with greater insight through customised reports on data migration metrics. By reducing these risks, customers can confidently move to new and more innovative systems, leading to opportunities for business growth.

Customers looking to migrate to the Xuber platform from both existing Xuber systems, and third-party systems, can benefit from Upgrade Studio. The tool sits within Upgrade Methodology, an end-to-end transition framework to support the entire migration process.

Figure 1. The Upgrade Studio Migration Process

Adrian Morgan, Head of Xuber, comments:
"Many insurers are wary of migrating to new systems, for fear of the potential pain caused by disruption to the business and the costs entailed. Insurance data is complex and transferring a large amount can prove challenging. We understand that businesses cannot afford to put the brakes on, and that accuracy, speed and ease of transition are critical in upgrading systems. Upgrade Studio addresses the need to manage and maintain the quality of data complexity during the migration process, ensuring the customer is left with a smooth transition throughout."

Craig Beattie, Senior Analyst, Celent comments:
"Individual companies across the industry are investing in technology data, yet the London market as a whole needs to drive this forward. Historically data migration has always been time consuming, risky and an expensive part of adopting new technology. Insurers don't have to face this challenge alone and certainly shouldn't look to reinvent the data migration wheel with each migration. Tried and tested migration tools are key to future proofing technology and maintaining technology's role as an enabler to its customers and the industry as a whole. "

Upgrade Studio was launched on the 22 January 2014 at 'Xuber4London', held at Altitude 360 in the Millbank Tower. Xuber also revealed its latest software, configured for the London market.

Xuber has over 30 years of experience in the insurance software market, providing solutions and services to more than 130 brokers and carriers in over 40 countries worldwide. 

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Xuber

What we are

Xuber is an international software house that has been a trusted provider of innovative specialist commercial insurance software, end-to-end, for over 30 years. Xuber forms part of Xchanging plc, the business process, procurement and technology services provider.

What we do

Xuber provides software for insurance specialists, by insurance specialists. The unique configurability and flexibility of its offering removes constraints and enables business growth via greater integration and global reach. Our solutions are currently deployed by 130 brokers and carriers in over 40 countries across the UK, US, mainland Europe and Asia Pacific.

What we want to be

Xuber wants to be regarded as the number one global insurance software provider by delivering products and services that are renowned for outstanding quality, reliability and innovation.