How to Migrate from Celigo to Ceven
Migrating your workflows from Celigo to Ceven is a significant step that requires careful planning and execution. This guide will help you understand the process, from inventorying your workflows to validating them in Ceven and finally switching over.
Ceven is an AI workflow automation platform that connects to over 1,000 tools, runs end-to-end workflows on a schedule with AI steps and human-approval gates, and can build and host no-code pages and apps. Ceven can help you streamline your operations, reduce manual effort, and enhance decision-making with AI.
Migrate from Celigo to Ceven in 5 steps
Inventory Your Workflows
Start by taking stock of all your workflows in Celigo. Instead of listing them by trigger or action, group them by outcome or business process. This will help you rebuild them more efficiently in Ceven.
Connect the Same Apps in Ceven
In Ceven, connect the same apps and services you used in Celigo. This ensures that your data flows seamlessly between the same systems.
Rebuild Your Workflows
In Ceven, describe the outcomes you want to achieve, rather than recreating each step from Celigo. Use AI steps and human-approval gates to enhance and safeguard your workflows. For instance, if Celigo workflows were brittle, add approval gates on writes to systems of record.
Validate in Parallel
Run both Celigo and Ceven workflows in parallel using real data. This allows you to validate that Ceven is working as expected without disrupting your operations. Compare the outputs and make necessary adjustments in Ceven.
Schedule and Cut Over
Once you are confident that Ceven is handling your workflows correctly, schedule a cutover. Inform your team and stakeholders about the switch, and be prepared to handle any unexpected issues that may arise.
Why teams switch from Celigo to Ceven
Teams switch from Celigo to Ceven for several reasons. Ceven offers a more intuitive interface and advanced AI capabilities, allowing for smarter automation. Additionally, Ceven provides robust approval gates, enhancing control and governance over workflows. Teams often find that consolidating workflows in Ceven leads to fewer, more capable automations, reducing complexity and maintenance overhead.
What moves over and what doesn't
When migrating from Celigo to Ceven, your workflow logic and connected apps can be rebuilt, but there is no automatic import of workflows. You will need to recreate and reconfigure each workflow in Ceven. Historical data and logs from Celigo will not transfer over, so ensure you have backups if needed. Any custom scripts or complex logic in Celigo will need to be reimplemented in Ceven, often with more modern and robust tools.
Avoiding the common pitfalls
A common pitfall is attempting to recreate each workflow one-for-one from Celigo. Instead, focus on the outcomes and business processes, and rebuild them more efficiently in Ceven. Another pitfall is not validating thoroughly in parallel. Running both systems side by side for a period ensures a smooth transition. Finally, ensure you have clear communication with your team and stakeholders about the migration process and timeline.
Frequently asked
Can Ceven automatically import my workflows from Celigo?
No, Ceven does not support automatic import of workflows from Celigo. You will need to rebuild your workflows in Ceven, which often results in fewer, more capable automations.
How long does the migration process typically take?
The duration of the migration process depends on the complexity and number of workflows you have in Celigo. On average, teams spend several weeks to a few months rebuilding and validating their workflows in Ceven.
What should I do if I encounter issues during the migration?
If you encounter issues, refer to Ceven's documentation and support resources. Additionally, consider reaching out to Ceven's support team for assistance. Running both Celigo and Ceven in parallel during the validation phase can help minimize disruptions if issues arise.