Daelight Migration Tool (DMT)

Extract. Transform. Load.

The Daelight Migration Tool (DMT) is a validated solution that’s purpose-built for seamlessly migrating content and metadata into Veeva Vault and other platforms.

DMT Overview

Migrate Objects, Documents, Attachments, Binders, Relationships and Audit Trails with DMT. Our tool streamlines data migration from legacy systems and existing Veeva Vault environments to all types of platforms, including:

  • Veeva Vault
  • Generis CARA

Why DMT?

DMT addresses key challenges in data migration for critical systems.

  • Prevent Downtime & Business Disruption: DMT offers scalable, parallel batch processing and integrated delta migration support to mitigate downtime and operational disruptions.
  • Maintain Data Integrity: DMT provides robust and flexible transformation capabilities to ensure data quality and compliance with business requirements.
  • Overcome Legacy System Complexities: DMT offers advanced mapping capabilities to ensure records and fields are mapped appropriately for import from older systems to the new target system.

Core Features

DMT offers powerful features for fast and efficient migrations. Our tool supports migrating hundreds of millions of documents and objects for scalable, lightning-fast performance.

Bulk Data Processing & Multithreading

Rapidly migrate hundreds of millions of objects and documents, ensuring timely project delivery.

Target System Best Practices & Batch Processing

Streamline large-scale data imports and ensure efficient, reliable data flow into Veeva Vault and other platforms.

Delta-Migration Support

Execute migrations incrementally, aligning with live systems, adapting to changing business needs, and minimizing system downtime.

Rule-Based Descoping

Filter and refine source data, focusing on only the most relevant and compliant information.

Source & Target Deduplication

Ensure a clean, consolidated data set in the new environment.

End-to-End Reporting

Provide complete transparency with detailed logs, summaries and verification reports to validate migration quality.

Use Cases

DMT is a versatile tool that helps you securely and quickly migrate your content and metadata into other platforms.

Comprehensive Product Compatibility

DMT fully supports all Veeva Vault products, including Clinical, Quality, RIM and Safety. Other platforms, including Generis CARA, are also supported.

Extensive Migration Capabilities

Move Objects, Documents (including Content and Renditions), Attachments, Binders, Relationships and Audit Trails from Legacy or other Veeva Vault systems to Veeva Vault.

Flexible Migration Strategies

DMT accommodates various migration strategies, including a “big bang” approach for transferring all data in a single migration run. The tool also supports delta migrations that involve an initial large data transfer followed by subsequent migrations to include any data changes and ensure the absolute minimum system downtime.

Case Study: Migrating Over 2 Million Cases & 11 Million Documents to Veeva Vault Safety

A top 10 consumer healthcare company needed to migrate safety data from Oracle Argus to Veeva Vault Safety following a divestiture. With tight timelines and multiple Veeva releases, the company partnered with Daelight Solutions to ensure a seamless transition. Read our case study to learn how we migrated over 2 million cases and 11 million documents in 10 days.

Data Migration Planning

Frequently Asked Questions

DMT is designed for IT teams and data managers responsible for migrating content and metadata across regulated domains such as Clinical, Quality, Regulatory and Safety. DMT offers a reliable, efficient, and validated solution to ensure valuable data is accurately and efficiently transferred into Veeva Vault (and other target platforms such as Generis CARA).

DMT is now commercially available and offered in three tiers based on the maximum number of records loaded per month:

Lite: 200K records

Pro: 1M records

Enterprise: Unlimited records

Please contact us for more pricing information.

DMT manages the content and metadata extracts utilizing proprietary, high-performance Source System Extract Connectors. The tool seamlessly extracts both metadata and content, bringing them into a DMT-native format for optimal processing.

Additionally, DMT supports source extracts from external file systems or third-party services. The tool is purpose-built to perform robust data transformations, facilitating a smooth transition between the source system(s) and the target Veeva Vault system.

To ensure data integrity and consistency, DMT maintains immutable copies of Source Extracts and provides comprehensive logging and reporting capabilities throughout the migration process, from source to target.

Yes, DMT adheres to current security and encryption standards and best practices, and is flexible in supporting multiple migration methodologies. DMT offers continuous updates with new features and enhancements, training and migration support, and customization opportunities.

DMT seamlessly connects to Veeva Vault through encrypted, secure APIs, enabling direct loading of content, metadata and audit trail data. The tool also supports source extracts from legacy systems, external file systems, and third-party services.

The configuration is highly adaptable, with intuitive parameter settings and minimal configuration required. As a result, clients can integrate DMT into existing workflows efficiently, ensuring that end-to-end migrations are simple and secure.

Yes, Daelight offers comprehensive support for DMT to ensure clients can maximize the tool’s capabilities. Each licensing tier includes an allotment of support hours every month, with additional support hours available on-demand.

  • Tiered Support Hours: Each licensing package includes a monthly allotment of support hours.
  • On-Demand Assistance: Additional hours and specialized guidance are available as needed.
  • Expert Consultation: Data migration experts assist with troubleshooting, configuration optimizations and best practice recommendations to guarantee smooth, successful migrations.

Since 2019, Daelight has been a trusted partner of Veeva, leveraging deep expertise in Veeva’s platforms and APIs to deliver tailored solutions. Our team specializes in creating custom integrations that address unique data and business requirements. Notably, we’ve developed enterprise-grade tools such as the Daelight Vault Query Tool (DVQT)and the Daelight Vault Extract Tool (DVET), demonstrating our ability to design robust software solutions. With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare industries, we are well-equipped to tackle your most complex data challenges.

Enhance Your Data Migration Process with DMT

DMT was purpose-built to enhance the migration process to Veeva Vault and other platforms. By streamlining every step—from extract to transform to load—DMT ensures an efficient and seamless migration process. Fill out our form to experience DMT for yourself.

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