DataFactz built a successful data warehousing practice around assisting our clients in deploying cost
beneficial, re-usable data architectures including:
- Operational Data Stores - A storage area that contains transactional, subject-area specific
information.
- Data Warehouses - The consolidated storage area for the enterprise, providing a single
version of the truth across all subject areas and business units.
- Data Marts - A subject-area specific storage area created as a summarization from the data
warehouse to meet the performance or delivery requirements of an analytic solution.
The strategy and planning phase will uncover if a particular business requires only a departmental
solution, or an enterprise architecture supporting an ODS, a data warehouse, and multiple data
marts. As the client requires more complex data architecture components, DataFactz recommends
an iterative approach, delivering measurable business results every three to six months.
The iterative approach is the right way to keep the momentum of the original initiative headed in a
forward moving direction. Many data warehousing initiatives fail because the approach is all
encompassing from the initial strategy and planning phase. DataFactz ensures that we will deliver
timely results, allowing the business to grow as the initiative is taking place.
There are many benefits to a successful data warehousing initiative. These benefits include:
- Efficient, scalable architecture for your data accessing needs
- A starting point for data marts, data mining, or decision support solutions
- Economies of scale in your IT investment
It is important to note that not every client is a good fit for data warehousing initiatives. Some
clients only need Data Integration or BI Analytics services to achieve select benefits outlined above.
DataFactz can assist with defining the right type of service for your organization, depending on the
business-specific needs. |
