Global Telecom Operator Moves 1,000+ Dashboards to Looker With ~70% Automation and 4x Faster

Project context

The client with more than 1,000 Tableau dashboards and reports used across multiple business functions, the organization needed a structured migration approach that could minimize business disruption, reduce migration effort, and provide complete visibility into the migration journey.

Project objectives

Modernize their analytics platform by migrating from Tableau to Google Looker.

Assess the complete Tableau environment before initiating migration.

Reduce the time and cost associated with manual dashboard migration.

Prioritize dashboards based on migration readiness and business complexity.

Ensure business logic and reporting accuracy throughout the migration process.

Create a scalable migration roadmap for thousands of dashboards.

Solution delivery

SquareShift delivered a structured migration program by its proprietary Dashport migration accelerator. The solution enabled the client to:

Perform a comprehensive assessment of the entire Tableau environment.

Categorize dashboards based on migration readiness and complexity.

Identify dashboards that could be migrated automatically and those requiring manual intervention.

Plan migration in prioritized phases to reduce project risk.

Validate migrated dashboards before business acceptance.

Maintain complete visibility throughout the migration lifecycle with centralized reporting and progress tracking.

The outcome

1,000+ dashboards and reports were assessed for the move to Looker. About 70% of the migration was automated, with a 4x effort reduction.