Data Warehouse as a Service

Data Warehouse as a Service (DWaaS) – what you need to know

Data Warehouse as a Service (DWaaS) is an outsourcing model, in which the configuration of the platforms and processes, management of hardware and software resources, and overall management of the system is handled by an external team – leaving you, as the customer, to provide the data and pay for the required services. […]

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Key technologies for operational monitoring and support

Key technologies for operational monitoring and support

Operational monitoring and support services are often a necessity for multiple reasons for organisations that have high-traffic applications and those dealing with real-time or near real-time data. A good operational monitoring and support provider will have an established structure in place whether that is reporting on scheduled intervals or communicating any issues or errors. […]

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What is an extended team model and can it work for you

What is an extended team model and can it work for you?

An extended team model (ETM) is the new alternative to traditional outsourcing. It combines the best of both worlds your existing team skills and expertise with an extended team of professionals who come on board to work on a collaborative basis. Organisations that may have mid to long-term projects, may not have sufficient resource or […]

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ETL Vs ELT data pipeline structure

ETL Vs ELT data pipeline structure: How do they compare, and how to choose the right structure

Managing your data efficiently means understanding exactly what you are doing, the size of the data involved, and what pipeline structure is going to best suit your needs. Developing your data pipelines is a critical part of your strategic data development and business growth. […]

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Building a data engineering team the right way

Building a data engineering team the right way

A data engineering team depending on the industry, size and type of business as well as scale type and form of data will differ in their structure, functions and day-to-day work. It is undeniable the invaluable benefits a good data engineering team can provide for a business whether you have a team in-house or work […]

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Microsoft Power Platform – leveraging powerful tools set by Microsoft

Microsoft Power Platform – leveraging powerful tools set by Microsoft

The Power Platform combines the ability to create apps with low code, gain data visibility with business intelligence, automate workflows and leverage AI bots to enable users to create powerful solutions. As highlighted by Microsoft, around 97% of Fortune 500 companies are employing the power platform and building technology and tools in remarkable ways. The […]

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Software development team structure, what is right for you

Software development team structure, what is right for you

The structure of a software development team will play a significant role in the success of a project. Every team member has their part to play and if there is not an effective structure in place, the project could face complexities and challenges. According to Standish Group’s 2020 CHAOS report, around 66% of software projects […]

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Operational monitoring and support – What you need to know

Operational monitoring and support – What you need to know

What is operational monitoring and support? Operational monitoring is looking at pre-defined key metrics of performance over regular intervals throughout the day. There are a wide variety of tools and technologies on the market that help monitor operational performance for your business whether that is monitoring legacy applications and databases of a cloud-based data ecosystem. […]

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