Archiving JBA ERP: A Practical
Legacy ERP systems like JBA, running on AS/400, have become costly and complex as businesses require
Read postStill relying on your JBA system to store years of business data? As your enterprises grow, keeping these old systems running gets expensive, risky, and slows everything down. Archon Data Store (ADS) makes it easy to decommission JBA without losing access to your valuable historical data
JBA Archival system data contains both structured data from ERP systems and unstructured data from legacy systems. It is difficult due to complex DB2 tables, outdated AS/400 systems, and lack of documentation. Many companies have multiple JBA versions with different setups, and store data in various languages. It is complicated to handle all the diversity, particularly when keeping up with compliance with regulations and not hampering system performance as data accumulates.
Archon Suite replaces the legacy JBA system with a single, scalable platform where all historical data to be store and manages all data types. It contains intrinsic tools for access control and compliance, enabling organizations to comply with regulations. It automates table mapping, so you don’t need expert help to make sense of your data management. Archon Data Store (ADS) applies intelligent storage methods to maintain high performance with minimal cost and data accessible
As JBA systems get older, increasing amounts of historical data can slow down system performance, increase storage costs, making day-to-day operations more difficult. Over the years, these systems have been handling large amounts of business data. Archon Data Store archives old data, clearing the production system and keeping important records safe and easy to access.
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JBA systems feature complex, tailored table structures that typically need specialists to interpret. Archon Suite reads and maps these tables automatically, converting them into a tidy, workable format for archiving. This eliminates errors and presents legacy data in a way that makes it more easily accessible to current teams.
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Users face long wait times when pulling reports or searching for records, especially when accessing data across different regions or departments. Archon Data Store moves historical data into a fast, searchable archive, delivering quick access without legacy system delays.
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Systems are often used across different countries and regions, which means the data can be stored in multiple languages. Standardizes languages and applies clear metadata, ensuring all archived data is consistent, easy to read, and ready for future use.
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Check out our definitive guide to security & compliance within Archon Data Suite, and learn more about the product architecture, design considerations, our methodology, and our approach to data processing.
Yes, Archon Data Store can archive a number of JBA systems in various regions into a single unified platform, searchable, and easy-to-administer archive.
It makes your historical JBA information accessible for audits, legal requirements, and regulatory reporting long after your initial systems have been discontinued.
Yes. Archived JBA data is completely available in ADS, enabling users to search, retrieve, and report historical records without operating on the old system.
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