How to make your IS knowledge-intensive : the key to successful migration projects

In any migration project, there’s always that one person who, at the last minute, loudly proclaims that they didn’t know about the upcoming changes. This individual can sabotage months of hard work and cause costly delays. But with Carto-SI, he’ll be the one to blame for not declaring his dependencies. Here’s how to make your IS “connard-resistant”.

The problem of hidden dependencies

During migration projects, coordination and communication are essential. However, it often happens that a critical stakeholder is not informed, leading to last-minute conflicts. This is often the result of a lack of visibility of dependencies within the IS.

Carto-SI: your shield against project saboteurs

Carto-SI enables you to create a detailed mapping of your IS, including all applications, data flows and dependencies. Using this tool, you can :

1. Identify all dependencies : with a clear view of all dependencies, you can ensure that all stakeholders are involved right from the start of the project.
2. Make all players accountable : each application manager must declare his or her dependencies. If someone fails to do so, they become responsible for any resulting problems.
3. Facilitate communication : with a clear, shared IS map, all project stakeholders can easily understand the impact of changes and communicate effectively.

A concrete example

During a recent migration project, a critical application had not declared its dependencies with another application used by another team. Thanks to Carto-SI, this omission was quickly identified, and the application manager was held responsible for updating his declarations. This allowed the situation to be rectified before the project was compromised.

1. Transparency : all stakeholders can see and understand system interdependencies.
2. Accountability : stakeholders are empowered to declare their dependencies, reducing the risk of last-minute surprises.
3. Efficiency : clear communication and complete documentation speed up migration processes and minimize interruptions.

Conclusion

To make your IS “know-it-all”, detailed mapping and effective communication are crucial. Carto-SI gives you the tools you need to identify dependencies, empower stakeholders and guarantee the success of your migration projects. Never again let someone sabotage your hard work through lack of communication.