Data Migration · 30 June 2024

Data Migration from JGL to DGL – Post-Merger Digital Integration

Successfully migrated 7.4TB of structured and collaborative data across SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.

As Lead Migration and Data Analyst, I directed the full-scale data migration during the merger of John Goods Logistics and Denholm Goods Logistics. The project involved migrating over 7.4TB of data—including SharePoint Sites, Teams Channels, and Microsoft Planner tasks—ensuring business continuity, compliance, and a smooth digital transition.

Data Migration from JGL to DGL – Post-Merger Digital Integration

Project Overview

Following the merger of John Goods Logistics (JGL) and Denholm Goods Logistics (DGL), I led the end-to-end digital migration project to consolidate and restructure over 7.4TB of data across collaborative platforms and enterprise content systems.

Key Contributions

Migration Execution: Oversaw the complete migration of SharePoint site collections, including document libraries, lists, permissions, and workflows.
Microsoft Teams Consolidation: Migrated Teams channels, chat histories, shared files, and Planner tasks while preserving context and continuity across teams.
Data Triage & Retention Compliance: Worked with stakeholders to classify assets for retention, archiving, or deletion—ensuring full compliance with both organisations’ data governance policies.
Business Continuity: Maintained operational integrity by executing phased data moves with minimal user disruption and no data loss.
Planning & Communication: Delivered clear migration plans, stakeholder briefings, and issue mitigation strategies to ensure transparency and alignment.

Outcomes

7.4TB of content successfully migrated with no reported data loss.
SharePoint and Teams sites fully operational under DGL with restructured access and permissions.
Project completed with zero operational downtime and full audit trail of data handling actions.

Challenges & how I solved them

Managing large-scale data volume (7.4TB) across multiple platforms.

Ensuring business-critical content remained accessible during and after migration.

Balancing retention policy compliance with operational usability.

Coordinating with departments using different collaboration structures and tools.

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