Data Warehousing Architecture: Azure SQL vs Redshift

Data Warehousing Architecture: Azure SQL vs Redshift

There are quite a few different data warehouse technologies to choose from, and knowing where to start, what to look for, and what data warehouse service is going to be best for your business is key. Deciding on a data warehousing technology that is suitable to your business needs, goals and objective is essential as […]

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Data Warehouse vs Database: The key differences

Data Warehouse vs Database: The key differences

Cloud technology and advances in hybrid-storage technologies have meant that data storage is no longer left entirely to internal equipment and a single company-owned server. Finding a database management solution that works with the size and scale of your needs is not a task to be overlooked. […]

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Building data pipelines – a starting guide

Building data pipelines – a starting guide

Data visibility can be a huge driving factor for organisation growth. Poor data visibility can lead to a lack of compliance with data security, difficulty in understanding business performance and increased complexity in dealing with system performance issues. Developing secure, robust and scalable data pipelines can empower businesses to gain data visibility by connecting the […]

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What is Schema Optimisation and why do you need to optimise your schema

What is schema optimisation and why do you need to optimise your schema

When utilising cloud services and data warehouses, the relationships of your data forms will lead to the creation of a database schema. Simply put, a schema is an abstract design which represents the storage of the data in the database – the term applies to both the organisation of the data and how the tables […]

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Migrating Data from Redshift to Azure: What you need to know

Organisations will look to migrate their data for a number of reasons such as, overgrowing existing data infrastructure and platform, budget and costs and evolving data with evolving requirements. Data migration can be a costly and complex process, therefore it’s imperative to consider your options before choosing the right technology and platform for your data. […]

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Migrating data – how to plan your data migration

Migrating data – how to plan your data migration

On average for a data migration project, costs overrun by 30% and time overruns by 41% as highlighted in a report by Oracle. Most data migrations fail to be completed within time and budget for a number of reasons including the understanding of the quality of data, lack of sufficient data governance and thinking that […]

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Data migration strategies – what is the best for you

Data migration strategies – what is the best for you

Are you looking to migrate your data? Is it because your data has outgrown your existing systems or do you want to centralize your data? Whatever, the reason behind your decision, data migration can provide incredible benefits to organisations ranging from improved data performance, collated information, and data set, reduce long terms costs and increase […]

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What to consider when migrating your data

What to consider when migrating your data

Migrating data can be a challenging and complex process especially if your organisation is dealing with large volumes of varied data that is collected at fluctuating speeds as well as data that may be sensitive. There is potential for data exposure and leaks which can be detrimental to a business, especially when dealing with sensitive […]

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AWS EC2 Vs Azure VM - Comparing Cloud Technologies (3)

AWS EC2 Vs Azure VM – Comparing Cloud Technologies

When it comes to choosing a cloud service, it’s fair to say that the more advanced they get, the more options become available, and the more difficult it can be to decide what technology best suits your specific needs. AWS EC2 and Azure VM are technologies offered by leading technology brands, Amazon and Microsoft. […]

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Things to consider when looking for a data engineering partner

Things to consider when looking for a data engineering partner

Businesses produce a large volume of data every second of the day, this data comes from a variety of sources in multiple formats, increasing the complexity of effectively making sense of it. Many organisations will not have the resources in-house to manage their data and uncover powerful insights which can drive business strategy and growth. […]

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