BI Migration

Migrate to Looker Without the Pain

From Power BI, Tableau, or legacy BI — we handle the complete migration. Zero downtime. Zero content loss. Your team trained and productive from day one.

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Migration Paths

We Migrate From Any BI Platform

Experienced migrations from all major BI tools. Each with its own challenges — we know them all.

Power BI → Looker

DAX to LookML conversion. DirectQuery to optimized BigQuery. Report migration with improved performance.

  • DAX measures → LookML dimensions/measures
  • Report layouts → Looker dashboards
  • Data model → BigQuery + LookML
  • Row-level security mapping

Tableau → Looker

Workbooks to Looker dashboards. Calculated fields to LookML. Extracts to live BigQuery connections.

  • Calculated fields → LookML measures
  • Workbooks → Looker dashboards
  • Data extracts → live BigQuery
  • User groups & permissions

MicroStrategy → Looker

Enterprise schema migration. Complex metrics to LookML. Dossiers to modern Looker dashboards.

  • Schema objects → LookML models
  • Metrics → derived measures
  • Reports/Dossiers → dashboards
  • Security model translation

Looker Enterprise → Cloud Core

Self-hosted to Google Cloud. Instance consolidation. Performance optimization during migration.

  • Multi-instance consolidation
  • LookML modernization
  • PDT strategy redesign
  • Zero-downtime cutover

Migration Results

From our recent enterprise migration project (Fashion Tech company, U.S.).

2→1 Instances Consolidated
200+ Dashboards Migrated
600+ LookML Objects
0 Validator Errors
-68% Load Time Reduction
5 mo Project Timeline
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Our Process

How We Execute Migrations

A proven methodology that minimizes risk and maximizes business continuity.

1

Discovery & Assessment

We audit your current BI environment to understand scope, dependencies, and risks. This phase produces a detailed migration roadmap.

  • Content inventory (reports, dashboards, data sources)
  • User and permission mapping
  • Data model analysis
  • Risk assessment and mitigation plan
2

Foundation Build

We build the Looker environment and core LookML models. This is where we establish best practices from day one.

  • Looker instance setup and configuration
  • BigQuery connection and optimization
  • Core LookML models and Explores
  • Development workflow and Git integration
3

Content Migration

We migrate dashboards, reports, and business logic. Not a 1:1 copy — we optimize and improve along the way.

  • Dashboard recreation with UX improvements
  • Business logic translation to LookML
  • Data validation and reconciliation
  • Performance testing and optimization
4

Cutover & Enablement

We execute a controlled cutover with user training. Your team is productive from day one on the new platform.

  • User migration and access setup
  • Training sessions (admins, developers, end users)
  • Documentation and runbooks
  • Hypercare support period

What's Included in Every Migration

Comprehensive service — not just moving files.

Complete LookML Development

Production-ready LookML models built to best practices. Clean, maintainable, documented code.

Dashboard Recreation

All critical dashboards migrated. Not a copy — rebuilt for Looker UX with performance in mind.

Data Validation

Rigorous validation to ensure numbers match. Reconciliation reports for stakeholder confidence.

User Training

Role-based training for admins, developers, and business users. Your team is self-sufficient post-migration.

Documentation

Complete documentation of your new Looker environment. Data dictionary, user guides, runbooks.

Hypercare Support

Dedicated support period after go-live. We're there when questions arise in the first weeks.

Migration FAQs

Common questions about BI migrations to Looker.

It depends on scope. A small migration (50 dashboards, simple data model) can be done in 4-6 weeks. Enterprise migrations with hundreds of dashboards and complex business logic typically take 3-6 months. We provide a detailed timeline after the discovery phase.
No. We run both systems in parallel during migration. Users continue working in the old system while we build the new one. Cutover is typically scheduled during a low-usage period (weekend) with minimal disruption.
We migrate all business-critical content. Migration is also an opportunity to clean house — we'll help you identify unused reports and consolidate redundant dashboards. Most clients end up with fewer, better dashboards post-migration.
We handle custom integrations — embedded analytics, API consumers, scheduled exports, alerting systems. We map existing integrations to Looker's capabilities (Looker API, Actions, Schedules) during the discovery phase.
We specialize in Looker (the enterprise BI platform). Looker Studio is a different product better suited for simpler reporting needs. If you're evaluating both, we can help you decide which is right for your use case during our initial consultation.

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Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll assess your current environment and provide a high-level migration roadmap.

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