A Complete Guide to Arena’s Oracle Agile Migration Method: Secure, Fast, Proven

With Oracle Agile PLM support set to end in 2027, organizations must make critical decisions about the future of their product lifecycle management system. The risks of inaction are tangible—compliance lapses, rising IT costs, and productivity bottlenecks.

For many Agile PLM customers, the idea of migrating PLM data to a new platform can feel overwhelming. In this blog, we’ll guide you through Arena’s proven Oracle Agile migration methodology, designed to ensure a smooth, secure, and stress-free transition.

What Makes Arena’s Migration Method Unique?

Many organizations hesitate to move away from Agile PLM due to their reliance on process extensions (PXs). These PXs allow Agile customers to customize the system for their unique business needs, but they come at a cost. PXs require custom coding, ongoing IT support, and often fail during upgrades, resulting in disruptions and added expenses.

Built-In Capabilities Replace Agile PLM PX Complexity

Arena removes this burden by incorporating the most common Oracle Agile PLM PXs as built-in capabilities. This means companies gain powerful, ready-to-use features such as automations, watermarking, business analytics, supply chain intelligence, and AI-enabled workflows, without the headaches of custom coding or upgrade issues.

Proven Agile PLM to Arena Migration Expertise

Furthermore, our PLM migration approach is proven and streamlined. With more than 120 successful Agile PLM to Arena transitions and counting, we deliver unmatched expertise and hands-on experience for every project.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• End-to-End Oracle Agile Migration Service
  There’s no need to hire external consultants to implement Arena and migrate your Oracle Agile data—our experienced solution architects handle the entire process end to end.
• Secure, Streamlined Data Handling
  We securely connect directly to your Agile instance (live or copy) and manage all data extraction.
• Ecosystem of Partners
  We have a range of partners, including those with Agile experience, who can provide additional digital transformation process services if needed.
• Quality and Speed
  We conduct initial data extracts and, if necessary, delta runs to ensure data integrity. The entire migration process is typically six to eight weeks for large datasets.
• Advanced Automation and Extensions
  Using Arena’s no-code to low-code Developer Platform and feature-rich application programming interface (API), we can address process extensions with triggers and automations. This means we can replicate or improve your existing workflows without compromise.
• Experts at Your Service
  Our seasoned team is here to provide guidance, support, and expert advice. We’ll manage the details of your Agile PLM migration, so you can stay focused on what matters most: getting work done without disruption.

5 Steps to a Successful Agile PLM-Arena Migration

Step 1: Assess Your Agile Landscape With Arena’s Specialists

Arena’s team of migration experts bring hands-on experience with Oracle Agile deployments. Our team works closely with you to analyze every aspect of your Agile ecosystem, including critical integrations with eCAD, mCAD, and ERP systems. We will also work with you to understand the extent of transformation you would like to make to your current data structure and business processes. This collaborative approach ensures your migration plan is tailored to your unique needs, reducing risk and eliminating guesswork. With Arena, you benefit from real-world expertise that streamlines the transition and maximizes long-term success.

Step 2: Tailor Business and Compliance Goals With Arena Guidance

Arena will recommend a tailored solution and migration strategy that aligns with your specific requirements and ensures compliance with relevant regulations, including FDA, ISO, and ITAR.

Step 3: Chart Your Migration Journey—With Arena at the Helm

Arena’s migration process draws on years of proven success with transitioning companies from Agile to Arena. Our experienced team partners with you to establish clear milestones and timelines, ensuring a swift and seamless launch in Arena. We provide comprehensive training to ensure your team is fully equipped to utilize and administer Arena. Throughout the implementation, our seasoned solution architects apply industry best practices to design collaborative processes that support the needs of global teams.

Step 4: Trust Arena’s Structured Data Migration Process

Our proven process begins by extracting metadata and files directly from your Agile system. We securely transfer this data for cleansing and preparation before importing it into Arena. Our solution architects manage the imports, allowing you to review and validate the results. This process is performed at least twice—first for testing and then again for the final production workspace just before going live—to ensure accuracy and reliability. Our migration process ensures that your data is migrated efficiently, minimizing disruption and risk.

Additionally, Arena provides the option to create a secure legacy workspace for your historical Agile data, managed by your team. This ensures that, after migration, you can confidently retire your Agile environment while maintaining full access to preserved, protected, and accessible product information.

Step 5: Scale and Optimize With Arena’s Cloud-Native Platform and Expertise

Once your Arena instance is live, you will quickly experience the advantages of its cloud-native architecture. Arena provides real-time access to your product information, empowering teams to collaborate across global locations in real time. Arena’s configurability ensures that processes evolve and scale as your needs change.

Expert Teams Accelerate Time to Value

In addition to its powerful technology, Arena’s expert customer experience team is always available to assist users. They offer guidance on platform optimization, share best practices, and support continuous process improvement drawing on years of experience with Agile PLM. With this dedicated assistance, organizations can achieve a quick time to value (TTV) with their Arena implementation.

A Proven Migration Path for Agile PLM Users

Transitioning from Oracle Agile PLM is a big undertaking, but with Arena’s in-house expertise and trusted migration process, it becomes a strategic upgrade. Our hands-on support for Agile users means you can minimize risk, ensure compliance, and unlock the full potential of cloud-native PLM—well ahead of the 2027 Agile EOL deadline.

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