What Cintra Software and Services does

Cintra Software and Services is a New York-headquartered, private IT services and software firm founded in 1996 that specializes in Oracle and SQL Server database migration, modernization, and licensing optimization for large enterprise customers. The company operates through four wholly-owned entities in the US, UK, Ireland, and India and serves 240+ enterprise customers across financial services, healthcare, transportation, media, retail, and technology. Its core service lines — Assess (discovery and TCO), Migrate (zero-downtime database migration), Modernize (Oracle-to-PostgreSQL transformation), Manage (24x7 Sensor managed services), and Licensing Advisory — are delivered through a hybrid model combining funded enterprise assessments (AWS OLA, MAP Assess) with proprietary tooling and expert services.

Cintra's product portfolio is anchored by a set of proprietary platforms: Modernize[IQ], a GenAI-driven code conversion platform claiming 90% automated accuracy for PL/SQL and T-SQL to PostgreSQL transformation; Replicate[IQ], a CDC-based zero-downtime migration engine built on HexaReplicate; Remapped.ai, an agentless Oracle estate discovery and licensing tool; AutoScale[IQ], a real-time Exadata CPU scaling engine; and License IQ / Freedom[IQ] for license optimization and audit readiness. The company is an AWS Advanced Partner with Oracle and Migration competencies, a recognized specialist AWS MAP Assess partner, and a Microsoft Azure partner for Oracle AI Database@Azure. Recent marquee outcomes include Nubank's 100+ database migration to Amazon RDS for Oracle, Zema's 2-petabyte platform on OracleDatabase@AWS, and RLDatix's SQL Server to Aurora PostgreSQL modernization delivering 90% cost reduction and 2x query performance.

Cintra's revenue model blends project-based migration services, recurring managed services subscriptions (Sensor, License IQ, Oracle Legacy Support), Modernize[IQ] per-database subscription licensing, and licensing advisory retainers. Customer logos include BBC, Channel 4, jetBlue Airways, Tesco Bank, UnionBank, Giorgio Armani, David Yurman, Kwikfit, Arcosa, Procode, Screenvision Media, First Group, Amor Saude, Atrius, Targetbase, Aptitude, and Oversight. The company has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and reports serving customers globally. Brendan McNamee is the founder, CEO, and Chairman.

Name

Cintra Software and Services

Legal name

Cintra Software & Services, Inc.

Website

https://cintra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cintra Software and Services is a specialized enterprise database migration and modernization firm that helps large organizations move Oracle and SQL Server workloads to AWS, Azure, and PostgreSQL using proprietary GenAI and CDC tooling combined with deep Oracle licensing expertise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Database Migration and Modernization Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Architecture & Migration Integration (BPAEAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Application Modernization & Refactoring (BPAEACAC), Cloud Data Platforms & Analytics Migration (BPAEACAI), Data Engineering, Integration & ETL/ELT Services (BPAEAHAB), Managed Databases (Relational/NoSQL/In-Memory DBaaS) (HDABAAAE)

Keywords

• Database migration services
• Oracle cloud modernization
• PostgreSQL transformation services
• Database licensing advisory
• Managed database services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Database Services (Sensor): Hyper-responsive specialized support for cloud, applications and database platforms delivered by a global team of expert cloud and database engineers and architects. Based on blueprints, processes and preventative support ensuring proactive architecture maintenance. Delivered 24x7 by experts with rapid incident response. Revenue recognized on a recurring subscription or SLA-based managed services contract basis.
2. Migration and Modernization Project Services: End-to-end database migration and modernization project delivery including assessment, design, execution, and hypercare. Typically fixed-scope or outcome-focused project engagements. Services include zero-downtime migration execution, Oracle to PostgreSQL modernization, Oracle EBS migrations, and cloud infrastructure build-out. Often co-funded by AWS MAP programs, reducing upfront customer cost.
3. Oracle Licensing Advisory and Procurement: License advisory and procurement services helping customers regain control of commercial relationships with Oracle. Services include ULA lifecycle management, audit defense, compliance governance, contract negotiation support, and cloud licensing optimization. Delivered by in-house team of Oracle license specialists with 200+ years of combined licensing, contract negotiation, and Oracle architecture expertise. Revenue from advisory retainers and project engagements.
4. Modernize[IQ] Per-Database Licensing: GenAI-driven modernization platform licensed on a per-database pricing model, not by cores, instances, data volume, or consumption metrics. Enables organizations to modernize large Oracle and SQL Server estates with clear upfront cost visibility. Pricing is predictable and scalable, aligned to enterprise modernization programs and phased Oracle exit initiatives. Supports monthly or annual pricing cycles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cintra Software and Services provides enterprise database migration, modernization, and managed services for Oracle and SQL Server estates moving to AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud. The firm combines proprietary GenAI-driven tooling (Modernize[IQ], Replicate[IQ], Remapped.ai, AutoScale[IQ]) with deep Oracle engineering and licensing expertise to deliver zero-downtime migrations, Oracle-to-PostgreSQL transformation, and ongoing 24x7 managed database support.

Product overview

Cintra Software and Services is a specialized Oracle and multi-cloud database services partner operating across three core service lines: Assess (discovery and assessment), Migrate (database migration), and Manage (ongoing managed services), supplemented by a Modernize service for Oracle-to-PostgreSQL transformation. The company offers a portfolio of proprietary tools including Modernize[IQ] (GenAI-driven code conversion), Replicate[IQ] (enterprise data migration), Remapped.ai (agentless discovery), AutoScale[IQ] (Exadata optimization), Freedom[IQ] (license freedom methodology), and License IQ (license optimization tracking). Cintra functions as an AWS Advanced Partner with Oracle and Migration competencies, helping enterprises migrate from legacy Oracle platforms to cloud-optimized architectures including AWS RDS, OracleDatabase@AWS, Oracle AI Database@Azure, and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modernize[IQ] GenAI-driven modernization platform that accelerates Oracle and SQL Server transformation to PostgreSQL using domain-specific AI models for automated schema and code conversion with up to 90% accuracy and zero-downtime data migration. Licensed per database.
• Replicate[IQ] Enterprise-grade database migration solution powered by HexaReplicate, enabling zero-downtime CDC migration with continuous log-based replication, live data verification, and reverse replication for rollback. Licensed per migration gateway server by core.
• Remapped.ai Agentless workload and licensing discovery platform for Oracle estates providing portfolio-wide database discovery, capturing infrastructure details, CPU/memory/I/O workload profiles, and licensing usage.
• AutoScale[IQ] Real-time Exadata CPU scaling technology that automatically aligns CPU capacity with workload demand, cutting waste and achieving up to 60% reduction in Exadata cloud compute costs.
• License IQ Automated license optimization platform enabling organizations to track Oracle usage against entitlements, identify compliance risks early, eliminate unlicensed feature usage, and maintain continuous audit readiness.
• Sensor Managed Services Hyper-responsive 24x7 specialized support for cloud, applications, and database platforms delivered by a global team of expert cloud and database engineers with proactive architecture maintenance and rapid incident response.
• Assess Zero-impact discovery and detailed assessment of legacy technology platforms producing credible technical and commercial roadmaps for modernization objectives. Includes AWS OLA Assessment and MAP Services engagements.
• Migrate Rapid and reliable database migration services covering OracleDatabase@AWS, Oracle AI Database@Azure, Zero Downtime Migration, Oracle EBS Migration, and Replicate[IQ]-powered data movement.
• Modernize Modernization services for breaking free from legacy Oracle and SQL Server platforms to AWS Aurora PostgreSQL using Modernize[IQ] GenAI solution for accelerated transformation.
• Licensing Advisory Services Oracle license advisory and procurement services including ULA lifecycle management, cloud migration licensing strategy, audit defense, and compliance governance delivered by specialists with 200+ years of combined licensing expertise.
• Oracle Legacy Support Legacy Oracle support program designed to help organizations break free from expensive support contracts, optimize license usage, and facilitate modernization and cloud migration planning.
• Oracle ULA Management End-to-end Oracle Unlimited License Agreement lifecycle management including deployment strategy, certification preparation, renewal negotiation support, and post-ULA licensing optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% automated PL/SQL/T-SQL code conversion accuracy with Modernize[IQ]
• +13 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship/primary, core/foundational, notable and secondary.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)flagship/primaryTechnology or IntegrationAWS is Cintra's primary cloud platform partner. Cintra is an AWS Advanced Partner with Oracle and Migration competencies. The partnership encompasses AWS MAP (Migration Acceleration Program) Assess, Mobilize, and Migrate phases, AWS OLA (Optimization and Licensing Assessment), OracleDatabase@AWS Exadata deployments, and co-marketing through AWS case studies. Cintra helps customers migrate Oracle and SQL Server workloads to AWS RDS, OracleDatabase@AWS, and Aurora PostgreSQL. AWS funding supports customer assessments and migrations.
• Oraclecore/foundationalTechnology or IntegrationOracle is both Cintra's primary technology target and a key partner ecosystem. As a specialized Oracle partner, Cintra migrates Oracle workloads to OracleDatabase@AWS, Oracle on EC2, Oracle AI Database@Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Cintra also provides Oracle licensing advisory, ULA management, and audit defense services. The relationship centers on helping customers optimize and modernize Oracle deployments across multi-cloud environments.
• IntelnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerIntel awarded Cintra the Intel Database Partner of the Year, recognizing results in enterprise Oracle migrations, PostgreSQL modernization, and Amazon RDS performance optimization. The award highlights Cintra's partnership with Intel and collaboration with AWS from silicon to software.
• Microsoft AzuresecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCintra supports Oracle AI Database@Azure deployments, helping enterprises migrate from Oracle RAC and Exadata on-premises platforms to optimized Oracle AI Database@Azure solutions. Supports multi-cloud strategies alongside AWS partnerships. Azure collaboration involves Exadata cloud managed services and AutoScale[IQ] for CPU optimization.
• AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP)core/foundationalGTM or Marketing PartnerAWS MAP is a structured migration program that funds Cintra's assessment and migration delivery across Assess, Mobilize, and Migrate phases. MAP Assess provides fully funded readiness and TCO analysis for enterprise Oracle and database migrations to AWS. MAP helps customers maximize AWS service credits and partner funding to offset assessment and migration costs.
• HexaReplicate (Replicate[IQ] Technology)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationReplicate[IQ] is powered by HexaReplicate technology, providing continuous log-based CDC replication, live data verification, reverse replication for fallback, and an intuitive graphical interface. This technology enables enterprise-grade data migration at lower cost than Oracle GoldenGate.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Datavail: Datavail is a database managed services and consulting firm specializing in Oracle, SQL Server, and cloud database platforms. Direct peer in managed DBA, migration, and modernization services for mid-to-large enterprises.
• Pythian: Pythian is a specialized data and cloud services firm focused on Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and analytics platforms. Direct overlap with Cintra in managed database services, Oracle-to-cloud migrations, and AWS/Azure delivery.
• Slalom: Slalom is a mid-tier global consultancy with deep AWS and Azure practices covering cloud architecture, migration, and modernization. Comparable to Cintra in enterprise cloud transformation delivery, though broader in scope.
• Rackspace Technology: Rackspace Technology provides multi-cloud managed services and cloud migration across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud. Direct overlap with Cintra's Sensor managed services and multi-cloud database migration practices.

Broad incumbents

• Infosys: Global IT services leader with significant cloud migration and modernization practices. Competes for enterprise Oracle-to-cloud transformation deals alongside Cintra, but at much larger scale.
• Cognizant: Large IT services firm with cloud infrastructure and application modernization practices serving global enterprises. Has comparable database and cloud migration capabilities, though as part of a broader outsourcing and digital portfolio.
• Capgemini: Capgemini runs enterprise cloud transformation engagements including Oracle and SAP workloads on AWS/Azure. Overlaps with Cintra in migration/modernization services but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Deloitte Consulting: Deloitte runs large cloud transformation and Oracle modernization practices (including Oracle/AWS alliance programs). Operates in the same market as Cintra but as part of a multi-industry advisory portfolio.
• Accenture: Global systems integrator with large-scale cloud migration and Oracle modernization practices. Operates broadly in the same space as Cintra but at vastly larger scale and across many adjacencies.

Emerging players

• EnterpriseDB (EDB): EnterpriseDB sells commercial Postgres distributions and migration tooling, positioning itself for the same Oracle-to-PostgreSQL exit path that Cintra's Modernize[IQ] platform targets. Adjacent rather than directly competitive on services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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