Aspect | Migrate to the cloud with confidence

8 reasons to embrace the cloud

You’ll benefit from continuous innovation, enhanced security, and simplified maintenance—without missing a beat.

Automatic updates

We seamlessly roll out updates on a regular schedule.

No upgrade fees

Subscription fees cover ongoing updates and improvements.

No upgrade efforts

New features are automatically deployed in the background.

Reduce IT support costs

We handle most of the heavy lifting so you can lower maintenance overhead.

Eliminate hardware costs

We manage the infrastructure needed to support our applications.

Minimize downtime risk

Updates are implemented in the background, during off-peak hours.

Enhanced security compliance

We maintain certifications, like SOC-2, and undergo regular audits.

More access to features

Integrate more easily with other systems, such as payroll, CRM, and ERP.

Bonus reason

Lower your total cost of ownership

Use our TCO calculator to estimate your savings.

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Simple steps to your smoothest migration yet

We’ve engineered a migration process that’s customer-centric, proven, and as seamless as possible.

No disruption to your current system

Your production environment continues operating throughout the migration process.

Robust testing and multiple dry runs

Validate everything through full UAT and optional dry runs—ensuring a smooth cutover.

Minimal lift for your IT team

Aspect manages the migration end-to-end, with light-touch support required from your team.

Fast, low-risk cutover

Downtime is limited to a brief final cutover window.

No delta tracking required

A fresh database refresh ensures all data is current—no reconciliation needed.

Upgrade included

If you’re not on the latest version, the migration includes a full upgrade.

Third-party integrations stay intact

Existing data feeds remain unchanged post-migration.

Start your migration

A process built for your needs

1-2 weeks
Pre-migration: getting ready
We’ll partner with you to ensure a smooth start.
- Conducting a system clean-up to ensure data readiness.
- Optimizing WFM user profiles for the cloud environment.
- Preparing data transfer through secure cloud storage containers.
- Initiate you UAT and cutover plan.
5-6 weeks
Migration timeline: step-by-step
Here’s how the process works, from planning to cutover.
1. Preparation & clean-up
  We assist you with database hygiene and user optimization.
2. User & database export
  Aspect extracts data from your current system.
3. Secure data transfer
  Database is transferred to Aspect’s cloud container.
4. System upgrade
  Database is upgraded to the latest schema version.
5. User hydration & cloud prep
  We hydrate your users into MyAspect™ and configure the cloud instance.
6. Environment merge & validation
  We merge on-prem and cloud data and run lab tests.
7. UAT by your team
  You validate the environment to ensure everything functions as expected.
8. Final cutover
  We perform the final switch with minimal downtime and zero disruption to third-party integrations.
Ongoing
Post-migration: ongoing success
Your transformation doesn’t stop at go-live.
- Fully managed environment
  All maintenance and updates are handled by Aspect’s cloud assurance team.
- 30-day legacy system access
  Retain your previous environment for added peace of mind.
- Version enhancement workshop
  Learn how to leverage the newest features to unlock even greater value.
- Onboarding & adoption checkpoints
  Monthly sessions to ensure KPI attainment and ROI

Let's make the move together

Whether you’re looking for greater scalability, easier maintenance, or a foundation for long-term growth, the Aspect™ Cloud Migration Process is designed to deliver results with confidence.

Contact your account director to get started