Chetu Guest Blog Post: Is Now the Time to Move Peoplesoft to Oracle Cloud?

By Rick Heicksen Vice President of Sales at Chetu

Nothing is permanent when it comes to business and technology. Certainly, that is true at the nexus of both. There is no better proof of this than Oracle’s recent moves toward cloud-based solutions. This growing versatility has encompassed everything from Microsoft Azure to Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud. It is a new world, and a pioneer like Oracle understands the power of the cloud.

So, what does this mean for PeopleSoft, the on-premise enterprise Human Resources software?

Welcome to Oracle Cloud

So, to get down to brass tacks, PeopleSoft isn’t a cloud-centric product, and that creates some interesting questions when we talk about migrating PeopleSoft to the wider universe of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

The good news is that there is a light at the end of the transition tunnel. Oracle Cloud offers many benefits that easily offset any challenges its learning curve poses.

Let’s start by talking about the one topic nearest and dearest to the heart of any business – the price tag. Oracle Cloud doesn’t come with any unpleasant expense surprises. By contrast, a product like PeopleSoft can require a certain amount of care and feeding to keep it upgraded and functioning in top form. The expense transparency of Oracle Cloud should allow for a few sighs of relief from the corporate boardroom when IT outlays are being figured.

But, just as important as cost is the key question that smart enterprises ask of any solution: How well does it work? The answers with Oracle Cloud are reassuring. Without the limitations imposed by the necessity of upgrades, the product can grow more organically as your business and your needs do. That means no lag between when you need growth and when you get it.

Better yet, Oracle Cloud doesn’t just stay current with your business requirements but with those imposed by the evolving government privacy rules and the ever-mutating universe of cyber threats as well. The power of the cloud means a solution that adapts without a lot of the handholding that one finds with an on-premises asset. It does that work for you and ensures that it finds and eliminates vulnerabilities without needing a lot of attention.

Perhaps best of all, up-to-date cloud-based software means easier integration with the most advanced assets and paradigms on the scene today. With breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and the exciting and dynamic world of machine learning, you want software ready to meet and cooperate with the modern world of programs, apps, and technologies that are coming into existence as we speak.

The Difficulties of Change

Of course, like anything worthwhile, the move from one platform to another has some issues to overcome. There will be a few tough moments. Remember the cardinal rule with any data migration. Accidents can happen, so take the journey carefully and protect your information.

Customization is another issue. Businesses can become comfortable with the old system and have probably developed unique or specialized ways of doing things with it. Such shortcuts and customizations could be lost in the transition and could require rebuilding, so try to leave a little wiggle room with the expectation that things will not go perfectly.

Any new system will still need the one thing any transition can’t do without. Staff will have to be instructed on how to use Oracle Cloud. The educational component will necessitate time and patience.

Doing it Right

Still, don’t be dispirited. A smooth transition is in sight, especially if you use a qualified software solutions provider to guide you through the process. Here are things you can do to make the process work:

• Have a blueprint. Don’t just barge into the process willy-nilly. Create a strategy and understand how each phase of the process will work and how long you might need to invest in each one.
• Stage regular assessments. Stay on top of how things are going and how the plan is coming together.
• Get help. Asking a software solutions provider skilled in PeopleSoft and Oracle Cloud isn’t a sign of weakness. Get the right people on your side to make things happen.

Chetu has the expertise you will need. Importantly, the company is an Oracle Partner. We’ve been in the trenches and have the people to make your migration process as easy and trouble-free as possible. That includes support after the process and consulting on the best ways to acclimate staff.

The Time is Now                                                                                

Migrating PeopleSoft to the cloud means you are utilizing all that Oracle has to offer. The tech giant is pointing the way to the future. Will you be at the forefront of the change, or will your organization lag behind?

Based in Tempe, Rick Heicksen is the Vice President of Sales at Chetu, a global software solutions and support services provider.

About Chetu: Founded in 2000, Chetu is a global digital intelligence and software solutions provider. Chetu’s specialized technology and industry experts serve startups, SMBs, and Fortune 5000 companies with an unparalleled software delivery model suited to clients’ needs. Chetu’s one-stop-shop model spans the entire software technology spectrum. Headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, Chetu has 13 locations throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia.