IRI NextForm
The Data and Database Migration Utility.
Overview
IRI NextForm is a data migration utility that is part of the larger IRI Voracity platform. It is designed to automate data conversion and migration tasks, helping teams reduce manual coding and errors. It stands out for its ability to process data from both legacy and modern systems, including mainframes, relational databases, and cloud platforms.
✨ Key Features
- Broad support for legacy data formats (e.g., COBOL, flat files)
- Data-type and file-format conversion
- Schema creation and data loading
- Can be used standalone or within the IRI Voracity platform
- Command-line interface for automation
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Exceptional performance for large data volumes
- Strongest support for legacy and mainframe data sources
- Simple, file-based configuration scripts
Unique Value: Provides a powerful and efficient solution for migrating and converting data from the widest range of legacy and modern sources, from mainframes to the cloud.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Migrating data from a legacy mainframe VSAM file structure to an Oracle database, including data type conversion and remapping.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users needing real-time, zero-downtime replication via CDC.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers significantly better performance and broader legacy format support compared to general-purpose ETL tools when dealing with large, complex data conversion tasks.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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