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4 Steps to Migrate a Legacy Scheduler to Automic SaaS

May 20, 2025

If Legacy OEBS Scheduling is a Business Liability, Consider Automic SaaS

Ever watched launches slip because your team is bogged down by manual job scheduling? A global clothing-and-footwear brand hit that wall, had an interest in SaaS, and asked Robert Mark Technologies to move their Workload Automation to Broadcom’s Automic SaaS.

RMT performed the migration from the client’s Oracle E-Business Suite (OEBS) scheduler to Automic SaaS and sealed the gaps between on-prem and cloud apps. The client’s manual work decreased and release times improved.

The story that follows breaks down the problem, the migration playbook, and the results, giving you a clear view of what Automic SaaS can deliver.

Traditional OEBS Scheduling Can Fall Short of Modern Requirements

The retailer’s Oracle E-Business Suite scheduling became an obstacle. Strict job dependencies locked workflows together, and an issue in one task could affect everything that followed. IT staff spent hours building manual work-arounds just to keep essential tasks running.

Growth in the company’s AWS footprint exposed deeper cracks. On-prem jobs and cloud jobs did not line up, so teams glued them together with ad-hoc scripts. Each script solved one gap and created another, turning a planned workflow into a patchwork.

Peak seasons revealed the limits quickest. Higher order volumes pushed the scheduler past its capacity.

The OEBS issues were clear:

Persistent delays in mission-critical workflows.
Maintenance effort that left little time for new initiatives.
Missed market opportunities because operations could not respond fast enough.
Scaling problems during key sales periods.
Integration gaps that blocked data and insight flow.

The retailer no longer needed a minor upgrade. It needed an automation platform that could run hybrid cloud workloads and remove manual effort.

Enter the Dream Team: RMT and Automic SaaS

After comparing options, the retailer decided a simple scheduler upgrade would not fix its problems. It needed a new automation backbone. That search ended with two choices that worked well together: Automic SaaS for technology and Robert Mark Technologies for delivery.

Why Automic SaaS Fit

Runs as a cloud-native platform, so it handles jobs on-prem and in AWS with one set of rules.
Supports dynamic dependencies and real-time triggers, removing the rigid chains that slowed OEBS.
Offers built-in hooks for OEBS and AWS; deeper ties are already on the roadmap.
Scales for seasonal traffic without manual tuning.
Reduces failure rates through automated error handling, which cuts down on manual intervention.

Why the Client Chose RMT to lead the Automic SaaS Rollout

RMT brought 25+ years in Workload Automation and more than 1,500 completed projects.
RMT used a migration playbook that virtually eliminated implementation risks.
RMT knew how to guide large enterprises through platform changes across several industries.
RMT operates as a Tier 1 Broadcom reseller and long-time #1 automation partner.
RMT balanced performance gains with the need to keep daily operations running.

Together, Automic SaaS and RMT provided the mix of technology and experience the retailer needed for a smooth transition and a platform that could grow with its plans.

4 Steps to Transformation: A Masterclass in Risk-Free Migration

Moving from a legacy scheduler to a cloud-native platform was complex for a 24/7 retailer, so Robert Mark Technologies followed its Automic SaaS playbook to keep risk low and operations steady. The work ran in four phases:

Foundation & Assessment

RMT inspected every workflow, dependency, and integration point. Those findings shaped a plan that kept daily processing online and left room for growth.

Integration Framework

The team linked Automic SaaS with Oracle E-Business Suite and AWS using proven accelerators, so data flowed across the hybrid stack without manual scripts.

Strategic Migration

Workloads moved in a controlled sequence: each group migrated, ran in parallel, and passed real-time validation. Around-the-clock monitoring surfaced issues early. Deployment steps limited downtime and set up future zero-downtime upgrades.

Optimization & Empowerment

After cut-over, RMT tuned performance, enabled advanced features, and trained the retailer’s staff to operate and extend the new platform.

RMT kept its focus on reducing risk and maintaining service levels. The retailer finished the migration without unplanned outages and began running critical workloads more predictably, all on a platform built to scale with future demand.

The Strategic Evolution of Workload Modernization

The switch to Automic SaaS delivered both quick relief and long-term gains. Peak-season spikes, once managed by emergency work-arounds, scaled smoothly on the platform’s elastic capacity, so the yearly rush passed without disruption.

With troubleshooting off their plates, the retailer’s IT team turned its attention to innovation and strategy. The new automation backbone handled today’s load and created room for tomorrow’s ideas.

Because Automic was cloud-native and integrated cleanly with both on-prem and AWS workloads, the company met new market requirements faster and supported its broader digital-transformation plans. A project that began as a fix for scheduling roadblocks became a strategic asset powering growth in a fast-moving retail landscape.

The Future of Retail Automation: 3 Lessons Learned

The migration produced three clear findings:

Legacy scheduling systems were a strategic risk. They reduced agility and slowed the retailer’s response to customer demand.
A cloud-native automation platform delivered measurable gains. It ran hybrid workloads, scaled for seasonal peaks, and supported faster changes.
Project success depended on experienced execution. RMT’s established Automic migration method limited cut-over risk and kept daily operations running.

Looking Ahead: The Case for SaaS Automation

Retail is changing rapidly. Firms that keep fixed, on-prem schedulers risk seeing the performance gap widen. This retailer’s migration proved that change did not have to halt day-to-day operations. With clear goals, the right tools, and an experienced guide, the move to cloud-native automation can happen without service disruption.

Time for Action: Get off the Legacy Tool

This case study offers a clear path for teams with legacy schedulers. The question isn’t whether to modernize, but how to start with confidence. RMT brings the method; Automic SaaS supplies the tools. Together they offered a safe route that lowered risk and lifted results.

Ready to see what modern automation can do for your enterprise? Contact RMT to guide your journey to automation excellence.

Why RMT? Glad You Asked:

1,500+ successful automation projects: That’s not a typo. We’ve done this more times than you’ve had “quick 5-minute meetings” turn into hour-long debates
25+ years of expertise: We were automating things when dial-up internet was still considered cutting edge
Zero tolerance for upgrade failure: We’re like helicopter parents, but for your automation environment

Here’s How We Make Migration Magic Happen:

Comprehensive assessment: We’ll x-ray your automation setup (metaphorically – no radiation involved)
Strategic roadmap: A custom plan that makes Google Maps look amateur
Seamless execution: We handle everything from A to Z (and all those pesky letters in between)
Ongoing optimization: Because launching is just the beginning of the adventure

The RMT Difference: We’re not just consultants – we’re your automation sherpas. We’ll guide you through the upgrade wilderness with the confidence of someone who’s made the trek 1,500+ times (and counting).

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Book a free feasibility discussion. We’ll get the lay of the land, in terms of your scope, compatibilities, and existing systems and workflows.

Then we’ll erase your concerns about disrupting business critical operations.

Don’t wait for your environment to drop passive-aggressive hints about its retirement. Let’s plan your upgrade today.

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