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Data migration: using funding in Austria
For digitalization projects like data migration, there are several funding programs in Austria. Which ones apply, what deadlines to observe, and where the most common mistake lies.
For digitalization projects, there are several funding programs in Austria, such as KMU.DIGITAL or the aws digitalization funding. Whether and to what extent one of these currently applies to your project is something we'll review individually with you. Current conditions: kmudigital.at, aws.at. In every case, the order is decisive: first the approved application, then the order for data migration.
01 — Funding
Subsidies in Austria
For digitalization projects, there are several funding programs in Austria, such as KMU.DIGITAL or the aws digitalization funding. Whether and to what extent one of these is currently relevant for your project, we'll review with you individually. Current conditions: kmudigital.at, aws.at.
Which program is relevant, how high the subsidy currently is, and whether the budget for the current funding period is still open changes regularly — plus there are regional funding programs that vary by federal state. Only the information from the funding agencies themselves is reliable, not a fixed percentage stated here.
The most common mistake is always the same: commission first, then want funding. That doesn't work. Allow several weeks of lead time for application and approval.
02 — Price
What it costs
- Price
- Individual based on effort
- Typical duration
- 2 to 6 weeks
Depends on data volume and quality of legacy data. A fixed price can only be quoted seriously after the initial consultation — send us a brief description of your project and we'll send you a proposal that fits the scope and effort.
03 — Process
How a funding application works
Check funding program
Which program fits the project and company size. This determines the subsidy amount and effort.
Obtain quote
A quote is usually required for the application — commissioning does not happen yet.
Submit application
Submission with project description, cost breakdown and schedule.
Wait for approval
Only after approval is the commission placed. If you commission earlier, you lose the funding.
Implement and settle accounts
After completion, final accounting with supporting documents follows.
04 — Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does a migration take?
The transfer itself usually hours. The time goes into analysis, rules, and trial runs — typically two to six weeks, depending on the condition of the legacy data.
What happens to attachments and documents on the record?
They are transferred along, provided the target system supports them. Where the format doesn't fit, it's clarified beforehand whether conversion is necessary or external storage remains more practical.
What if something is missing after the switchover?
That's why count protocol and fallback option: the legacy inventory remains untouched until acceptance is complete. Subsequent additions of individual areas are possible.
Do we take everything?
Rarely makes sense. Dead records, test datasets, and ten-year-old transactions burden the new system. We recommend migrating the active inventory and keeping the rest archived and accessible.
Do we need access to both systems simultaneously for the migration?
Yes, at least for the period of trial runs and the actual switchover. After that, access to the legacy system can be restricted or terminated.
Can we keep working in parallel?
For short transitions yes, with a cutoff date. For longer migrations, you typically continue working in the legacy system until the switchover and transfer the additions at the end.
How do we ensure nothing gets lost?
Through the count protocol: number of records before and after is compared, samples are checked for content. Only after this acceptance is the migration considered complete.
05 — Next
Related pages
- Data Migration — Overview
- Data Migration — Provider Comparison
- Data migration — alternatives
- Data migration — introduction
- Data migration — contract and ownership
- Data Migration — Costs
- Data Migration — Common Mistakes
- Data migration — practical examples
- CRM integration
- Custom software
- API Interfaces
- All guides
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