This week's post is brought to you by Andy Kersh, Optis' Senior Data Analyst.
Data conversion is a concept that’s been used for decades in the HR Tech realm. But, what exactly does it mean?
Simply put, data conversion is the transformation of data from one format to another. There are many types of data conversions - file type, database type, or even a whole system of data. A conversion is required when data from one environment needs to be converted into a different format in order to support company operations and reporting.