A company's data is one of its most valuable assets. CSFD recognises that many companies are put off implementing new systems for fear of losing vital databases that have been built up and perfected over a number of years.

To help with the transition, CSFD engages analysts who specialise in converting data from existing systems into CSFD's own data format. Before any data is moved it is carefully scrutinised to ascertain the most reliable method of converting it into the required format for the relevant CSFD application.

Using data conversion tools such as ODBC as well as bespoke data conversion programs, analysts can ensure that any relevant data is appropriately converted, eliminating the need for re-keying any data.

"Concerns about losing or re-keying data used to be a justification for not replacing old or inadequate systems. This need no longer be the case."