The ATERAS modernization process involves five key phases overseen by a dedicated ATERAS Project Management Team:

• Assessment
• Database and Data Conversion
• Application Conversion
• Testing
• Deployment and Post-Implementation Support

Assessment. The Assessment phase ensures the conversion scope and areas of concentration are isolated and well defined prior to starting the conversion effort. DB-Shuttle™ performs a highly detailed, targeted assessment of the entire mainframe application and database environment. This assessment provides the detail required to fully define the conversion project plan including assignments, responsibilities, timeframes and costs.

Database and Data Conversion. The Database and Data Conversion phase includes the construction of new relational database structures designed to provide the same traversal and performance capabilities as the former database. All requirements for table and column naming, date conversion, element grouping, occurs clause handling and data cleansing are handled in this phase.

Application Conversion. The Application Conversion phase occurs simultaneously with the Database and Data Conversion. All re-naming of components and generation of new software takes place during this phase.

Testing. The Testing phase is defined by the customer’s teams testing standards, testing tools, and requirements. The ATERAS conversion team will support you throughout the testing phase, and will adjust any rules or re-generate and re-deliver the software if issues are encountered.

Deployment. The Deployment and Post-Implementation Support phases ensure complete and correct implementation of the new software and databases. ATERAS may be involved in this phase at any level, depending upon the requirements.