BGC

BGC Partners, one of the world’s leading inter-dealer brokers, sought to migrate several of its critical security trading software applications from HP OpenVMS to Sun Solaris on Intel x86 architecture. The company had initially planned to manage the migration project internally, but soon realized the complexity of the task required external expertise and advanced tools to ensure a smooth and efficient transition. To meet this challenge, they turned to Sector7 for support.

Sector7 provided the VX/Tools Migration toolset, an advanced suite of tools specifically designed for large-scale migrations. Alongside the toolset, Sector7 offered comprehensive training to the client's engineers, equipping them with the necessary knowledge to handle the migration independently. Sector7 also provided remote support throughout the project, assisting with troubleshooting and ensuring that any issues were resolved quickly and efficiently.

The project was divided into two key phases. The first phase involved extensive tool development, trial migration, and rigorous validation processes. This phase was critical in identifying potential migration risks, testing the VX/Tools, and ensuring that the client's trading software could perform on the new platform without any functional loss or performance degradation. After successful validation, the project moved into the second phase—deployment into production.

• Migration of critical security trading software from HP OpenVMS to Sun Solaris on Intel x86.
• Implementation of VX/Tools for a smooth migration process, minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.
• Training provided to the client's engineers for effective use of migration tools and independent project management.
• Comprehensive remote support from Sector7 during both the trial and production phases to resolve any issues swiftly.

With Sector7's guidance and expertise, BGC Partners successfully completed the migration, allowing the company to leverage modern infrastructure without compromising the performance of its critical trading applications. The project resulted in greater system reliability, reduced operational costs, and improved scalability for future growth.