A SAGA database may be copied to our systems lab and opened with third party software. In order to convert SAGA data, we need to map the existing data and determine where it will be imported. If SAGA has information not included in the new model, then customization will be required before the data may be imported. 

 

You should also consider this opportunity to review workflow and data collection practices. There is no reason to re-invent the system you currently have, rather plan to take advantage of a new model. 

First schedule a session for Michael Matters, Inc to look at your SAGA and to interview someone familiar with data collection at your firm, we will provide a measure of confidence in what can be imported. 

 

Second, schedule training sessions to learn what features are available in the new system. Your team will want to hit the ground running on the new system after the data is converted. 

 

Third, return to the conversion conversation and decide what information is best left here – and what should be converted. Decide what to do with calendar entries assigned to staff who are no longer with the firm. Decide “how far back to go” and whether to import all cases or just open ones. We do suggest that 'all data' be converted, if you have to revisit the old system and it fails, you will have wished everything was in the new system. 

 

Fourth, schedule a time when the old database will be used for inquiry only, allowing for the existing data to be cleaned, converted, formatted and then imported. Expect some delays and a learning curve. Give your staff some grace in the transition, the adjustment to new systems can be difficult. 

We charge a flat rate of $1,950 for the first 10,000 records. For databases with over 10,000 records we charge an $500 for each additional set of 5,000 records. Contacts, Matters, Events, and Todos may be imported. Consulting services in addition to the allocated six hours of conversion work will be billed at $195.00 an hour. 

 

We will recover as much data as possible from corrupted or abandoned databases; however, these services are billed at the consultant's hourly rate. All work of this nature is without guarantee.

 

We'll access your system remotely and perform the data conversion in one or more sessions depending on volume. 

 

Abacus Conversion Specialist