Release management - Process
Cutover
The planned point when people stop using the old solution and switch to the new one
What's it for?
Controls the moment when people stop using the old way and begin using the new one.
For example…
Over a weekend, the team freezes the old finance system, migrates balances, and points users to the new ERP on Monday
During cutover, the team stops changes in the old HR system, runs the final data migration, checks balances and then opens the new platform to users
Think of it like…
Changing tracks for a train: you pause, switch the points, then restart on the new line