Microsoft Access Database Migration Services
Still running your business on a Microsoft Access database? We upgrade Access to SQL Server, convert Access databases into modern web applications, and migrate your data to the cloud — without losing a single record or line of business logic. Fixed-price quotes for Australian businesses.
Upgrade Your Microsoft Access Database
Microsoft Access got you started, but it can't take you further. We migrate your Access database to a platform that's built for where your business is going — SQL Server, a custom web app, or the cloud.
Upgrade MS Access to SQL Server
Move your Access database to SQL Server — tables, queries, relationships, and stored procedures. Multi-user access, proper security, and enterprise-grade performance without losing your business logic.
Convert Access to a Web App
Turn your Microsoft Access database into a modern, custom-built web application. Access it from any browser, any device — with user authentication, role-based permissions, and a professional interface.
Migrate Access to the Cloud
Move your Access database to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. We migrate the backend to a cloud-hosted SQL database and build a web or desktop frontend that connects securely from anywhere.
Access Front-End / SQL Back-End Split
Keep your familiar Access forms and reports but move the data to SQL Server. A common first step — better performance, proper backups, and multi-user reliability while your team keeps using Access.
Access VBA & Macro Migration
Your Access database probably has years of VBA code, macros, and automation built in. We translate that business logic into proper application code — nothing gets lost in the migration.
Access Reports & Forms Conversion
Access reports and forms don't migrate themselves. We rebuild your reports in modern reporting tools (SSRS, Crystal, web-based) and convert forms into proper application screens.
Signs Your Access Database Needs to Go
Microsoft Access is brilliant for getting started. But when your business grows, Access doesn't grow with it. Here are the signs it's time to upgrade.
Database Corruption
Access databases corrupt. It's not "if" but "when." If you've already experienced .mdb or .accdb corruption, data loss, or the dreaded compact-and-repair cycle — it's time to move.
Multiple Users, Constant Conflicts
Access was designed for single users or small teams. If you've got 5+ people trying to use the same database over a network, you're fighting record locking, slow performance, and file bloat daily.
Security Concerns
Access security is effectively non-existent. Anyone with file access can copy the entire database. If your data is sensitive — customer records, financials, employee data — you need a proper database.
Hit the 2GB Limit
Access maxes out at 2GB per database. If you're approaching that limit, performance degrades long before you hit it. SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud databases have no practical size limit.
Need Remote or Mobile Access
Access doesn't work well over VPN and doesn't work at all on mobile. If your team needs to access data from home, from site, or from their phones — a web application is the answer.
Compliance & Audit Requirements
Regulatory compliance requires audit trails, access controls, encrypted storage, and backup verification. Access doesn't provide any of this out of the box. A proper database does.
Sound familiar? You're not alone. Thousands of Australian businesses rely on Access databases that were built years ago. The good news is — migrating is straightforward when you work with specialists who've done it before.
Everything in Your Access Database Gets Migrated
We don't just move your tables. We migrate your entire Access database — tables, queries, forms, reports, VBA code, macros, and integrations. Nothing gets left behind.
Tables & Relationships
Every table, relationship, primary key, foreign key, data type, and constraint. We map the full schema and validate that all relationships are preserved in the target database.
Queries & Views
Select queries, crosstab queries, action queries, parameter queries — we convert them all to SQL views and stored procedures. Complex queries are rewritten to take advantage of the target platform.
Forms & User Interface
Access forms are rebuilt as modern application screens — web-based or desktop. We preserve the workflow and user experience while upgrading the look, feel, and functionality.
Reports
Access reports are converted to modern reporting tools — SSRS, Crystal Reports, web-based dashboards, or PDF generators. Your reports look better and run faster.
VBA Code & Macros
All your business logic — VBA modules, class modules, macros, and event handlers. We translate them into proper application code in C#, JavaScript, Python, or your preferred language.
Integrations & Data Links
Linked tables, ODBC connections, Excel imports, email triggers — we audit every integration point and reconnect them to the new platform using proper APIs and services.
Where Should Your Access Database Go?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. The right migration path depends on your users, budget, security needs, and long-term plans. Here are the most common options we recommend.
Access to SQL Server
The most popular migration path. We move your tables, queries, and relationships to SQL Server — often keeping your Access frontend as a familiar interface while benefiting from SQL Server's performance, security, and reliability.
Access to Custom Web Application
Replace your Access database entirely with a modern web application built in React, Node.js, or .NET. Accessible from any browser, any device. Professional UI, proper authentication, and built to scale.
Access to PostgreSQL
An excellent open-source alternative to SQL Server. No licensing costs, powerful features, and widely supported. Ideal for businesses that want enterprise-grade capability without enterprise-grade licensing fees.
Access to Cloud Platform
Migrate your Access database to AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL. Managed backups, auto-scaling, high availability, and access from anywhere — without managing your own servers.
Access to SharePoint / Power Apps
For simpler databases, Microsoft's own ecosystem might be the right fit. We migrate Access data to SharePoint lists or Dataverse and rebuild forms in Power Apps — keeping you within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Access to Mobile Application
Your team is in the field and needs data on their phones. We convert your Access database into a mobile-friendly web app or native mobile application with offline sync capability.
Not sure which path to choose? Book a free assessment and we'll audit your Access database, understand your business needs, and recommend the right option — with a fixed-price quote.
How We Migrate Your Access Database
A structured, transparent process from the initial audit to go-live and beyond. You know exactly what's happening at every step.
Audit
Design
Build
Test
Launch
Support
Fixed-Price Access Migrations
Every Access migration is quoted at a fixed price — no hourly rates, no budget blowouts. You know exactly what you're paying before a single record moves.
Free Access Audit
Send us your Access database (or give us remote access) and we'll audit the tables, forms, reports, VBA code, and data volume. You'll get a migration recommendation and a fixed-price quote — no obligation.
Fixed-Price Quote
A detailed proposal covering schema migration, VBA translation, form/report conversion, data migration, testing, deployment, and training. One price — everything included.
Migrated & Supported
We handle the entire migration. Your Access database moves to its new home — data validated, integrations reconnected, team trained. Post-migration support included.
Access Migration Services Across Australia
We migrate Access databases for businesses in every Australian state and territory. Remote collaboration for most, face-to-face meetings available in Perth.
Western Australia (Perth)
Our home base. Face-to-face meetings available for Perth businesses. Access migration for mining, resources, agriculture, and professional services across WA.
New South Wales (Sydney)
Access database migration for Sydney businesses. Finance, professional services, healthcare, and logistics — converting legacy Access systems into modern applications.
Victoria (Melbourne)
Melbourne's Access migration specialists. Manufacturing, retail, education, and government — we've migrated Access databases across every industry in Victoria.
Queensland (Brisbane)
Access migration for Brisbane and Queensland businesses — Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, and Townsville. Tourism, construction, and professional services.
South Australia (Adelaide)
Microsoft Access migration for Adelaide businesses. Manufacturing, wine, agriculture, defence, and government — upgrading legacy databases across SA.
Tasmania, ACT & NT (Hobart, Canberra & Darwin)
Remote Access migration services for Tasmania, Canberra, and Darwin. Government departments, education institutions, and regional businesses.
Why Choose HELLO PEOPLE for Access Migration
We're not a migration tool or a plugin — we're a software company that's been migrating Access databases for Australian businesses for over 18 years.
Fixed-Price Access Migrations
Every Access migration is quoted at a fixed price — no hourly billing, no scope creep. You know exactly what you're paying before a single table moves.
Australian Team, Local Data Handling
We're a 100% Australian company based in Perth. Your data is handled onshore by our team. No offshore developers touching your Access database.
Access Migration Specialists
We've migrated hundreds of Access databases across Australia — simple contact lists to complex multi-user systems with thousands of VBA lines. We know Access inside and out.
18+ Years Experience
We've been migrating Access databases since the early 2000s. MDB files, ACCDB databases, Access 97, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2016, 365 — we've seen every version.
Business Logic Preserved
Your Access database has years of business logic built into it — VBA, macros, validation rules, queries. We translate every piece into the new platform. Nothing gets lost.
Training & Ongoing Support
Migration includes training for your team and post-go-live support. We also offer ongoing maintenance and support plans so you're never left without backup.