Attaché Data Migration
Migrate to Xero, MYOB, NetSuite, or a connected multi-app stack.
Attaché still has vendor support, but the classic on-premise platform is mature and Access is steering customers toward cloud alternatives. We migrate your Attaché data to Xero, MYOB, or NetSuite, and build the integrations that connect everything together.
Perth-based, working with Australian businesses nationwide. We handle migration and integration. Your chosen platform partner handles the configuration.
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Attaché Migration, Integration & Modernisation for Australian Businesses
Attaché built a solid reputation as a reliable ERP for Australian mid-market businesses through the 1990s and 2000s. The platform is still supported by Access and still running in hundreds of Australian businesses. But the vendor direction is clear: Access is actively positioning Attaché Evo and other cloud offerings as the path forward, and the classic on-premise product is not receiving significant new development.
HELLO PEOPLE works with businesses still on Attaché. We migrate your data to Xero, MYOB Advanced, or NetSuite, with full extraction, transformation, and loading from Attaché's proprietary format. We build integrations that connect Attaché to your other tools while you are still on it. And for teams not ready to migrate, we build dashboards and custom tools that get more out of Attaché today.
We are Perth-based and work with businesses across Australia. Every project starts with a proper review of your Attaché environment before we scope or price anything.
Why businesses come to us about Attaché
These are the situations we see most often from businesses still running Attaché.
A platform with no clear future path
Access has not formally announced end-of-life for Attaché, but the classic on-premise product is receiving no meaningful new development. Access is pushing existing customers toward cloud alternatives. The business needs a migration plan before circumstances force one.
Data stuck in silos
Your CRM, job management system, and e-commerce platform do not talk to Attaché. Staff re-key data between systems. Errors creep in. Hours are wasted on work that should be automated.
Reporting that requires a manual CSV export
Every management report starts with an Attaché export and an hour of Excel work. Finance cannot give management real-time visibility because the data is trapped in a desktop application.
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Still on Attaché with no clear migration plan?
Tell us about your environment. What version you are on, what systems you need to connect, and where you want to end up. We will come back with a practical plan.
Services for Attaché users
Data migration, integrations, dashboards, and custom extensions. We do not handle the ERP configuration itself, that sits with your chosen platform partner.
Migrate your Attaché data to Xero, MYOB, or NetSuite
Attaché is a mature, on-premise ERP that Access continues to support for existing customers. But the direction is clear: Access is steering users toward cloud options including Attaché Evo, and active development on the classic on-premise platform has largely stopped. If your business is still running on Attaché, the practical question is when to plan a move, not whether one is coming.
We extract your data from Attaché using ODBC connections and direct database access, transform it to match the target platform schema, and load it cleanly into Xero, MYOB Advanced, or NetSuite. Customers, suppliers, chart of accounts, transactions, open invoices, and historical reporting data all migrate across.
We run the migration in a test environment first. You verify the data before anything is cut over. We handle the messy parts: Attaché proprietary formats, custom fields, and years of accumulated data inconsistencies.
Xero integration →Connect your existing apps directly to Attaché
While you are still on Attaché, data should not sit in silos. We build integrations that connect Attaché to your other business systems: CRM, e-commerce, job management, logistics, or any platform with an API.
Common integrations include syncing customer records between Attaché and your CRM, pushing orders from Shopify or WooCommerce into Attaché for invoicing, pulling job completion data from field management tools into Attaché for billing, and connecting warehouse or inventory systems.
We use Attaché's ODBC access and REST capabilities where available, and build middleware where needed, to create reliable, monitored data flows that eliminate double entry and reduce errors.
Custom integrations →Live dashboards and reporting built outside Attaché
Attaché reporting is limited. Getting data out for analysis often means CSV exports, manual Excel manipulation, and management reports that are always a few days out of date.
We build external reporting dashboards and business intelligence tools that pull live data from Attaché and present it in real time. KPIs by division, cash flow forecasting, debtor aging summaries, project profitability, and custom reports your finance team actually needs.
These dashboards run in a browser, accessible to anyone in the business with the right permissions. No more waiting for the accounts person to run a report and email it around.
Dashboard & reporting software →Enhancements and custom tools built around Attaché
Attaché cannot be customised the way modern platforms can. But you can build around it. We develop external tools and web applications that sit alongside Attaché, fill the gaps, and connect back for financial data.
Common extensions include customer portals where clients can view invoices and submit purchase orders, approval workflows that sit outside Attaché for sign-off before transactions are posted, and custom data entry interfaces that are easier for field staff than Attaché's desktop interface.
These extensions talk to Attaché via ODBC or batch file imports, keeping your ERP as the financial system of record while addressing its limitations with purpose-built tools.
Custom software development →
Where do Attaché businesses migrate to?
Multi-app stack for businesses who want modern and modular. Xero for smaller businesses. MYOB Advanced or NetSuite for mid-market. Business Central for Microsoft-aligned teams.
Replace Attaché with a multi-app stack: Xero or MYOB plus specialist apps
You do not have to replace Attaché with another single ERP. Many Attaché businesses retire the platform by moving to a connected stack of best-of-breed apps instead: Xero or MYOB for core accounting, Deputy or Employment Hero for HR and payroll, simPRO or ServiceM8 for field service and jobs, Unleashed or Cin7 for inventory.
For the mid-sized Australian businesses that Attaché typically served, this approach is usually cheaper, simpler, and less risky than a traditional ERP replacement. Each app is purpose-built, Australian-compliant, and can be swapped out later without rebuilding the whole stack.
We migrate your Attaché data into each app, then build the integration layer between them. Orders into Xero, timesheets into payroll, inventory into accounting, jobs into field service. A modern operating stack, delivered piece by piece.
Migrate to Xero, the clean break for smaller businesses
If your Attaché usage is primarily accounts payable, accounts receivable, and basic payroll, Xero is the natural home. It covers everything Attaché did for a smaller business, plus a modern cloud interface, mobile access, and a mature ecosystem of add-on apps.
The migration maps your chart of accounts, customers, suppliers, open transactions, and payroll data to Xero. Historical reporting data can be imported as opening balances or kept in read-only Attaché for reference.
Xero integrates with over 1,000 business apps out of the box, solving the integration challenges you have had with Attaché.
Migrate to MYOB Advanced or NetSuite for growing businesses
For businesses that need genuine ERP capabilities beyond what Xero offers (multi-entity, job costing, manufacturing, inventory management, or complex payroll), MYOB Advanced Business (Acumatica) or NetSuite is the right level.
Both platforms handle the complexity that drove you to Attaché in the first place, but with modern cloud architecture, proper API access, and active development roadmaps.
The migration from Attaché to these platforms is more complex than a simple accounting migration. We scope the full data model and handle the migration work. Your MYOB or NetSuite partner handles the ERP configuration.
Migrate to Dynamics 365 Business Central for Microsoft-aligned businesses
Businesses with complex operations, Microsoft 365 environments, or a need for deep customisation often move to Dynamics 365 Business Central. It integrates natively with Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and Azure, and supports the sort of development extensions that Attaché never could.
Business Central handles multi-company, multiple currencies, project accounting, and warehouse management in a way that sits naturally within a Microsoft-centric organisation.
We have experience migrating Attaché data to Business Central. Your Dynamics partner handles the configuration and any Attaché-specific processes that need rebuilding in Business Central.
Not every Attaché business needs another all-in-one ERP.
The default assumption when leaving Attaché is to move to another single ERP. MYOB Advanced, NetSuite, or Business Central. One vendor, one tool, one migration project.
A growing number of Australian mid-market businesses are retiring Attaché by moving to a connected stack of specialist apps instead. Xero or MYOB for core accounting. Deputy or Employment Hero for HR and payroll. simPRO or ServiceM8 for field service and jobs. Unleashed or Cin7 for inventory. Each app does one thing well, costs less than a full ERP, and can be swapped out later without rebuilding the whole stack.
The catch is integration. The apps only become a coherent business system when they are properly connected. That is where we come in. We migrate your Attaché data into each app, then build the integration layer that keeps them in sync. Modern architecture, lower cost, less risk.
A typical connected stack replacing Attaché
An example of what a modern multi-app architecture looks like. Specific apps depend on your industry and workflows. We help you choose the right pieces.
Core Accounting
Xero or MYOB for the general ledger, AP/AR, bank feeds, invoicing, and BAS. Australian-built, STP-compliant, with rich ecosystems of connected apps. The natural successors to Attaché for most businesses.
HR & Payroll
Deputy or Employment Hero for rostering, time and attendance, leave, and payroll. Built for Australian compliance. A proper replacement for Attaché Payroll, with mobile access for staff.
Field Service & Jobs
simPRO, ServiceM8, or Tradify for job management, scheduling, quoting, and invoicing. Mobile-first. Covers the job costing workflows that Attaché handled awkwardly.
Inventory & Wholesale
Unleashed, Cin7, or Dear for inventory, purchasing, and multi-warehouse stock. Sits between your sales channels and Xero or MYOB. Covers most Attaché inventory workflows without the desktop overhead.
Integration Layer
This is where we come in. We build the connections between each app so your stack works as one business system. Attaché data migrated into each app, then integrations that keep them in sync. Monitored, alerted on failure.
Unified Reporting
One dashboard layer pulling data from Xero, payroll, field service, and inventory into a single view. Live P&L, cash flow, team utilisation, job profitability. What Attaché reporting never delivered.
Attaché to MYOB Advanced: 11 years of financial data, zero loss
An engineering consultancy migrated from Attaché v7 to MYOB Advanced Business. Eleven years of financial history preserved. Job management integration rebuilt. Four management dashboards live at go-live. Three hours of weekly Excel reporting eliminated.
Read the full case study →Situations we handle for Attaché users
If you recognise your situation here, we have done this before.
Businesses still running Attaché
You are on Attaché because it worked for years. But Access is actively pushing customers toward cloud alternatives, and the classic on-premise platform is not getting new features. The rest of your business has moved to cloud tools that Attaché cannot easily talk to.
Finance teams drowning in manual exports
Every report starts with a CSV export from Attaché and an hour in Excel. Reconciling data between Attaché and your other systems is a weekly manual task. The business is ready for better.
Businesses with disconnected systems
Your CRM does not talk to Attaché. Your job management tool does not feed Attaché. Data gets re-keyed between systems. Errors happen. People spend time on work that should be automated.
Organisations planning ahead
Attaché does not have a formal end-of-life date, but the classic on-premise product is mature and Access is steering customers toward cloud alternatives. Your CFO or IT manager wants a migration plan that happens on the business's terms, not in response to a vendor announcement.
Businesses that have outgrown Attaché
Multiple entities, international currencies, complex job costing, or manufacturing requirements. Attaché was never designed for where the business is today.
Companies needing better visibility
Management needs real-time financials, not a report that is two days behind. Dashboards, live P&L views, and automated reporting are not possible with Attaché's reporting tools alone.
How an Attaché migration project works
Every Attaché environment is different. This is the structure we follow to keep migrations clean and low-risk.
What we bring to an Attaché project
The practical technical capabilities we apply across migration, integration, and extension work.
Attaché ODBC Extraction
Direct database access via ODBC to extract complete data sets from Attaché including custom fields, transaction history, and configuration data.
Xero, MYOB & NetSuite APIs
We use the official APIs of all major target platforms for clean, supported data imports. No CSV workarounds where a proper API exists.
ETL & Data Transformation
Purpose-built ETL pipelines to extract from Attaché, transform to target schema, and load cleanly. Data cleaning, deduplication, and validation built into the pipeline.
Live Dashboard & BI Builds
External dashboards connected to Attaché (or your new platform) via read-only database connections. Built on React, Metabase, or Power BI depending on your requirements.
Middleware Integration Layer
Where Attaché lacks a direct API, we build middleware that monitors data changes and synchronises with your other systems. Reliable, monitored, with error alerting.
Custom Extensions & Portals
Web applications built to extend Attaché: customer portals, approval workflows, field data entry interfaces, and reporting tools that feed data back into Attaché.
We had been on Attaché for twelve years and had no idea where to start with a migration. HELLO PEOPLE reviewed our environment, recommended MYOB Advanced, handled the full data extraction and migration, and reconnected all our other systems. The process was methodical and nothing was lost.
Why HELLO PEOPLE
We build, not just advise
We write the ETL pipelines, build the integrations, develop the dashboards, and support them long-term. No subcontracting, no offshore handoffs.
Fixed-price quoting
You get a clear price after we review your Attaché environment. No hourly billing that spirals, no surprise invoices mid-project.
Built for Australian business
We understand Australian payroll, BAS, superannuation, and the ERP landscape for local businesses. Xero, MYOB, and NetSuite are platforms we work in every week.
Senior team, direct access
You talk to the people doing the work. No account managers, no ticket queues. If something needs resolving, you call the person who built it.
Full code ownership
Any custom integrations, dashboards, or extensions we build are yours. Full source code, documentation, and the ability to take it elsewhere if needed.
Common questions about Attaché migration and integration
Is Attaché still supported?
Attaché is still supported by Access for existing customers. What has changed is the direction: Access is actively steering users toward Attaché Evo and other cloud offerings, and the classic on-premise product is not receiving meaningful new development. There is no formal end-of-life announcement, but the trajectory is clear. Planning a migration on your terms is significantly cheaper and lower-risk than reacting to a forced move.
Which platform should we migrate to from Attaché?
It depends on your business size and complexity. Smaller businesses with straightforward accounts often move to Xero. Mid-market businesses with job costing, multi-entity, or inventory requirements typically move to MYOB Advanced Business or NetSuite. Microsoft-centric businesses often find Dynamics 365 Business Central the natural fit. We recommend the right platform after reviewing your current Attaché environment, not before.
Can you extract all of our data from Attaché?
Yes. We access Attaché data via ODBC connections and direct database reads. Customers, suppliers, chart of accounts, transaction history, payroll records, inventory, and custom fields all come across. Attaché uses a proprietary database format in older versions, but we have handled this before. Data extraction is mapped and documented before migration begins.
How long does an Attaché migration take?
A straightforward migration to Xero for a smaller business typically takes 6 to 10 weeks. More complex migrations to MYOB Advanced, NetSuite, or Business Central (including integration rebuilds and custom components) typically take 3 to 6 months. We scope the project properly before committing to a timeline.
What happens to our custom Attaché reports?
Custom reports built in Attaché do not migrate automatically to any platform. We rebuild critical reports in the target platform's reporting tools and, where needed, in external reporting dashboards. Before migration begins, we catalogue all reports currently in use and agree on which need rebuilding versus which can be replaced by native reports in the new system.
Can you integrate our other apps with Attaché while we are still on it?
Yes. If you are not ready to migrate but need better connectivity between Attaché and your other systems, we build integrations using ODBC access and middleware. This is a common approach for businesses that want to reduce manual data entry now while planning a longer-term ERP migration.
Can you build dashboards from our Attaché data?
Yes. We connect to Attaché via read-only ODBC and build external dashboards in React, Metabase, or Power BI. Management reporting, debtor aging, cash flow, project profitability. Whatever your finance team needs that Attaché's built-in reports cannot deliver. These dashboards work regardless of whether you eventually migrate.
Can the business keep running during the migration?
Yes. You continue using Attaché throughout the migration. We run a test migration first. Both systems run in parallel during validation. The cutover happens at an agreed date, usually aligned with end-of-month or end-of-financial-year. Attaché typically stays available in read-only mode for historical reference after the cutover.
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Tell us what version of Attaché you are on, what you need to migrate to, and what is not working today. We will come back with a clear plan and a fixed-price quote.
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Tell us about your Attaché environment. What version you are on, what systems you need to connect, and where you want to end up. We will come back with a practical plan and realistic cost. No jargon, no pressure.
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