Enterprise-wide Program Obiee to AWS Quicksight Migration
A leading enterprise initiated a company-wide program focused on migrating from OBIEE to AWS QuickSight. This strategic initiative provided advanced reporting capabilities to over 2,000 business users.
Enterprise-wide program migrated OBIEE to AWS QuickSight, with DataTerrain delivering 110 reports.
Background and project objectives of the enterprise-wide program
The program was designed to streamline reporting within Finance and Global Business Services (FGBS). At the time, reports relied heavily on OBIEE, which created significant constraints for growth and scalability. By transitioning to AWS QuickSight, the enterprise aimed to ensure agility, scalability, and faster delivery of insights. The migration was completed within approximately ten months, demonstrating the efficiency of the structured approach.
Migration process and execution
The enterprise-wide program leveraged DataTerrain's Automated Tool to convert OBIEE report features into QuickSight templates. The conversion environment, QuickSight Analysis Editor, enabled teams to re-create and fine-tune reports while maintaining consistency in design. A total of 110 reports were successfully delivered, with accuracy checks ensuring every report aligned with expected standards.
To make the migration more user-friendly, customization was prioritized. For example, dropdown parameters were enhanced to support multiselection instead of single selection, and additional parameters were introduced based on user requests. These improvements meant the project was not simply a lift-and-shift exercise but an opportunity to modernize reporting practices.
Database and system transformation
A key aspect of the program was managing the underlying database and ensuring QuickSight became the central reporting system. This transition enabled business units to complete analysis cycles more quickly and allowed stakeholders to interact with reports in real time. The migration also highlighted the importance of business intelligence modernization, showing that enterprises can transition away from legacy platforms while maintaining high performance.
Quality assurance and testing
Quality remained a central pillar of the program. Every report underwent validation for both data accuracy and pixel-perfect alignment to ensure consistency with the previous OBIEE experience. This rigorous quality assurance process gave business teams confidence that the migrated reports could be used immediately without additional rework.
Lessons learned from the enterprise-wide program
The migration demonstrated that large-scale projects require not only automation but also targeted customization. By combining DataTerrain's automated conversion engine with careful testing, the enterprise ensured the project stayed on schedule and met the needs of its global user base. The ability to address user feedback in real time—such as multiselection dropdowns—proved essential for adoption.
Moving forward with DataTerrain
This enterprise-wide program reflects the value of forward-looking digital strategies. As organizations plan their own reporting migrations, they can benefit from solutions that combine automation, accuracy, and customization. DataTerrain provides enterprises with a reliable platform to modernize business intelligence, enabling smooth transitions to advanced systems like AWS QuickSight. With its proven capabilities and over 300 clients in the U.S., DataTerrain ensures scalability, security, and adaptability to meet future analytics needs.