"Without CMJ, we would have had more delays, more frustrations, and not met the business requirements. Period."
Eddy K., Tech Lead Atlassian Consultant & Business Analyst

Migration challenges and tight deadlines

Arval, a vehicle leasing and fleet management company, faced a complex challenge in consolidating and migrating multiple Jira instances. Initially, the team at Arval used Project Configurator for Jira, another migration app. However, they quickly encountered roadblocks. “We were struggling, particularly with large and hard-to-combine instances,” said Eddy K., Tech Lead Atlassian Consultant & Business Analyst. As the project progressed, the team realized they needed a more flexible and efficient solution to meet the tight deadlines imposed by their management.

The migration project was under tight scrutiny, as several of Arval’s subsidiaries were eagerly waiting to integrate their Jira instances into the company’s main system. Eddy K. highlighted the pressure they faced: “One of the frustrations of the management was the fact that the subsidiaries who wanted to join our main instance were waiting for too long.” With the existing tool, the team found it difficult to selectively migrate only the relevant data, leading to inefficiencies that risked causing delays.

CMJ provides the key to streamlining the migration process

The turning point came when one of Eddy’s colleagues discovered Appfire’s Configuration Manager for Jira (CMJ) app. Designed to handle large, complex migration projects while being flexible, powerful, and reliable, CMJ provided a key feature that Arval desperately needed to speed up the migration process.

“One of the key features of CMJ that was really critical for us is the fact that you are able, with a JQL query, to select a sub-part of the project to migrate.”
Eddy K., Tech Lead Atlassian Consultant & Business Analyst

This feature allowed the team to avoid migrating irrelevant data, making the process more efficient and reducing the risk of delays.

By using CMJ, Arval was able to split the migration into two weekends. This staggered approach was vital, as the team had limited availability to carry out the migration over a full weekend during the busy vacation period.

“With that feature of CMJ, we were able to migrate 80% of the most relevant value ahead of schedule.”
Eddy K., Tech Lead Atlassian Consultant & Business Analyst

The results

Without CMJ, Eddy estimated that the project would have faced delays of at least two weeks, resulting in significant frustration among management and subsidiaries.

Key results:

Migrated 80% of critical data ahead of schedule
Saved two weeks on the overall migration timeline

By streamlining the migration process, CMJ enabled Arval to meet its business needs efficiently, all while avoiding unnecessary downtime.

Outstanding support: A key differentiator

Eddy also praised the exceptional support he received from Appfire’s team, which was instrumental in the success of the project.

“The support we got was just critical for us. Having someone available on the demo, taking the time to lead us through the process, showing us the value of the product, was just a game-changer.”
Eddy K., Tech Lead Atlassian Consultant & Business Analyst

CMJ delivers a timely and efficient solution

Appfire’s CMJ app proved to be an indispensable tool for Arval’s Jira migration. CMJ helped the team avoid weeks of delays and frustrations by allowing selective data migration and providing outstanding support while delivering a successful consolidation. With CMJ, Arval met their business requirements, streamlined operations, and delivered the project ahead of schedule. For enterprises facing similar migration challenges, CMJ offers a powerful, flexible, and reliable solution built to handle large, complex migration projects and ensure success.

About Arval

Arval, a BNP Paribas Group company, specializes in full-service vehicle leasing and mobility solutions for businesses and individuals across 29 countries. With a strong foundation in fleet management, Arval empowers professionals, SMEs, large international corporations, and individual clients to optimize mobility, reduce risk, and embrace sustainability. Leveraging a global network and tailored services, Arval supports customers in accelerating their energy transition by integrating alternative mobility options such as car sharing, electric scooters, and bikes alongside traditional vehicle leasing. As a founding member of the Element-Arval Global Alliance, Arval combines local expertise with international reach, managing over 4.4 million vehicles globally. Through innovative, flexible solutions and expert advice, Arval helps customers meet their unique mobility challenges while balancing environmental responsibility and business efficiency.

How Arval streamlined Jira migration and saved two weeks with CMJ

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