Challenges
COMA EOHHS HSN was grappling with their aging, roughly 20-year-old DataStage system, and the challenge of integrating it into the modern IT infrastructure, specifically CP4D. The initial apprehension of COMA towards CP4D and their inclination towards AWS compounded the challenge. This skepticism led to numerous complaints and demands for a refund or credit for CP4D.

Solutions Provided
nFolks took up the daunting task of transforming this challenge into an opportunity. The team devised an action plan that included the migration of old DataStage jobs and a series of meetings with the project lead at EOHHS. The objective was to demonstrate how the integration of DataStage with CP4D could add substantial value to COMA.

Implementation
nFolks executed a meticulous plan and showcased the benefits of CP4D with DataStage using the client’s own data. The demonstration of the migration approach for an unsupported version of DataStage, coupled with an MVP demonstration, was successful in changing the perception of COMA towards CP4D. The nFolks’ N-Cube. a custom sandboxOur flexible sandbox, packed with a wide range of third-party tools, replicates complex customer landscapes helped. Via architectural discussions, demos and MVPs, nFolks illustrated the seamless incorporation of IBM software into COMA’s current infrastructure and the overall value it provides

Results
nFolks’ persistent efforts bore fruit when COMA decided to reconsider CP4D and integrate it as the new standard within EOHHS. This decision was an affirmation of nFolks’ approach and the successful execution of their action plan. Moreover, the team at nFolks prevented a potentially disputed IBM HSN SW return in Q1 2022.

Conclusion
nFolks’ engagement with COMA EOHHS HSN epitomizes the company’s capability to maneuver through challenging technology landscapes and help IBM win