Migration
Out of the server room. Into the browser.
Switching from Windows desktop industry software is not a leap in the dark. We take over your data, set up the system with you and run both systems in parallel until a clear cut-over date.
No longer needed
What you no longer need after the switch
Windows ServerSQL ServerOffice licencesRemote DesktopVPN and terminal server accessLocal backups
Migration
The process in six steps
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Kick-off & inventory
What data sits in the old system, how do today’s processes run? We agree scope, cut-over date and contacts.
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Data import
Export from the old system as CSV, import into EagleDesk: clients, contacts and open assignments with a dry run and a per-row error list, employee master data via the CSV import in the employee list.
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Setup
Tenant, branding, roles, number ranges, templates, collective-agreement tariffs and parameters are configured.
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Training
Online training in short sessions — separately for dispatch, accounting and management.
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Parallel operation
New work runs in EagleDesk, the old system stays for reference. Ideally you start at the beginning of a month.
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Cut-over date
From the cut-over date the business works only in the browser. The old system is kept read-only or as an archive.
CSV
What gets migrated
| Data | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Employee master data | CSV import; columns are recognised from the header row | Available now |
| Qualifications & documents | Upload into encrypted storage | Available now |
| Clients & contacts | CSV import with duplicate check | Available now |
| Open assignments | CSV import with new assignment number and overlap warning | Available now |
| Documents in bulk | Batch upload with an assignment suggestion that a person confirms | Available now |
| Historical invoices | Individual PDFs can already be filed in the customer record; a bulk import is in development — observe retention duties | In development |
Parallel operation
Why parallel operation?
Because staffing cannot stand still. Wages, invoices and deadlines keep running while you switch. That is why we set a cut-over date — usually the start of a month — and run both systems side by side until then. No month is billed twice and none is forgotten.
Questions & answers
Questions about migrating
Can I import my existing database directly?
We take over data via CSV exports, which practically every old system can produce. Special formats are clarified in the kick-off meeting.
How long does the switch take?
That depends on the amount of data and the number of locations. We set the schedule and cut-over date together in the kick-off meeting.
Do I need new hardware for the switch?
No. Your existing workstations are enough as long as a current browser runs. Server and database are no longer needed after the cut-over date.
Can I switch now?
Yes, as part of the open beta since 19 October 2026. After a personal conversation we plan data transfer, setup and the cut-over date together.
Can I take my data with me?
Yes. Admins can create a complete export with JSON, CSV and all documents in the settings at any time — also after cancellation until the announced deletion.
Open beta · Since 19 October 2026
Ready to plug in?
The open beta with real customers has been running since 19 October 2026. Talk to us: we show you the system in an online demo and, if you wish, set up your trial account after the conversation.