PDI Cloud Modernization Magic Wand

PDI Magic Wand — Axon to CDGC

The PDI Magic Wand is an automation-driven migration utility that moves your on‑prem Axon data‑governance assets to Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC) — in as little as one day. No manual exports, no broken lineage, no re‑work.

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Market Challenges with Legacy On‑Prem Axon

As organizations evolve towards more agile, scalable, and cloud-first data strategies, legacy on-prem Axon deployments pose several critical limitations. From high operational costs to restricted innovation, these challenges hinder effective data governance and enterprise-wide collaboration. Below are the key challenges organizations commonly face with legacy on-prem Axon environments:
 
  • Limited Scalability– On‑prem hardware caps performance just as data volumes soar.

  • High TCO & Maintenance- Servers, patching, and license renewals drain budgets.

  • Slow Innovation– New Axon features lag behind CDGC cloud releases, delaying governance improvements.

  • Siloed Visibility– Lineage, glossaries, and policies remain locked in on‑prem, hindering enterprise‑wide data‑democratization initiatives.

  • Complex Upgrades– Version upgrades are time-consuming, disruptive, and often require manual intervention.

These challenges make it increasingly difficult for organizations to keep pace with evolving data governance needs and digital transformation goals.

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PDI Solution: Magic Wand (Axon → CDGC)

Why choose Magic Wand::

PDI Magic Wand streamlines the migration from Axon to CDGC with automation, ensuring a fast, seamless transition. Its intuitive, click-button interface and full data integrity preserve lineage and glossary accuracy without complex scripting or lengthy engagements. Here are the key features that make Magic Wand the ideal choice:

  • One‑Day Cut‑Over– Automation orchestrates extract, transform, and load to CDGC in hours.

  • Full‑Fidelity Migration– Transfers every supported facet, custom attribute, and relationship—no manual re‑mapping.

  • Lineage & Glossary Integrity– Preserves cross‑facet linkages so users see accurate end‑to‑end data flows on day one.

  • Click‑Button Simplicity– Wizard‑driven UI; no specialized scripting or long consulting engagements.

  • Audit‑Ready Reporting– Built‑in validation reports certify object counts, lineage graphs, and policy mappings.
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Benefits of Magic Wand (Axon → CDGC)

Migrating to CDGC with PDI Magic Wand isn’t just about moving data—it’s about unlocking the full potential of cloud-native governance with speed, confidence, and efficiency. Magic Wand empowers organizations to accelerate transformation, reduce costs, and future-proof their data strategy with minimal risk and effort. Key benefits include:

  • Rapid Cloud Adoption– Begin leveraging CDGC’s AI-powered governance and catalog features tomorrow, not months from now.

  • Cost Efficiency– Eliminate up to 80% of manual effort and reduce ongoing on-prem infrastructure expenses.

  • Risk-Free Transition– Built-in rollback, resumption, and validation routines ensure zero data loss and zero business disruption.

  • Unified Governance Platform– Consolidate governance, quality, and catalog assets in a single cloud console—boosting user adoption and compliance.

  • Future-Proof Flexibility– Easily integrate with other PDI accelerators to modernize your entire Informatica stack.
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