A global leader in digital payment technology, facilitating billions of electronic transactions across more than 200 countries and territories, was facing a time-sensitive challenge. With its Tableau licenses nearing expiration, the organization needed to migrate its legacy dashboards to Microsoft PowerBI—quickly, accurately, and without disrupting business continuity. But the path wasn’t straightforward. The dashboards were undocumented, metrics were unclear, and the underlying technology stack varied widely. The risk of delays and costly license extensions loomed large.
Persistent stepped in with a focused, outcome-driven strategy powered by its GenAI-enabled iAURA BI Migration framework. The first step was automating the analysis of existing Tableau dashboards—a process that traditionally takes weeks. With iAURA, Persistent reduced this effort by nearly 90%, rapidly identifying key metrics, formulas, and dependencies. This laid the foundation for a clean, structured migration.
To ensure consistency and eliminate ambiguity, Persistent created a technology-neutral metadata layer using the iAURA BI Migration Accelerator. This layer acted as a single source of truth throughout the migration, guaranteeing 100% accuracy in dashboard reconstruction. Developers were equipped with a detailed migration guide, complete with step-by-step instructions and pre-converted code snippets, enabling them to build PowerBI dashboards efficiently and with minimal rework.
The impact was immediate and measurable. Automated analysis brought precision and predictability to the migration process. Teams accelerated their timelines, hitting milestones well ahead of schedule. By leveraging pre-converted code and migration playbooks, the client reduced reliance on senior developers, achieving substantial cost savings. Most importantly, the deterministic approach ensured minimal errors and a smooth go-live experience.
Persistent’s solution stood out for its automation, transparency, and speed. The iAURA BI Migration Accelerator replaced manual effort with intelligent tooling, delivering clarity and control across the program. Combined with deep expertise in both Tableau and PowerBI, Persistent customized its approach to meet the client’s unique needs. The integration of Azure OpenAI further enhanced automation and insight generation.
What won the client’s confidence was not just the technology, but the execution. A clear roadmap, consistent communication, and predictable outcomes built trust with the leadership team. In the end, this wasn’t just a migration—it was a strategic leap toward a modern, scalable BI infrastructure, delivered with precision and foresight.
