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Data Strategy

Your data is everywhere. Some of it's in your ERP, some in spreadsheets, some in that system nobody remembers buying. Before you build anything, you need to understand what you have and what you need.

The data chaos keeping you stuck

Nobody trusts the numbers

Finance has one revenue figure, Sales has another, and the board deck shows a third. Everyone's right and everyone's wrong. It depends on the source.

Manual data wrangling

Your analysts spend 80% of their time collecting and cleaning data, 20% actually analysing it. That's backwards, and expensive.

Questions take days to answer

"What's our customer acquisition cost by channel?" Three days later, after four people touch the data, you get an answer. Maybe it's accurate.

Compliance anxiety

Where's that customer's data? Who has access? Can you prove it? When the auditor asks, you're not sure you can answer confidently.

AI is coming, you're not ready

Everyone's talking about AI and machine learning. But garbage in, garbage out. Your data isn't ready to feed anything intelligent.

Tech investment paralysis

Data warehouse? Data lake? Lakehouse? The vendors all promise transformation. You've been burned before and don't know who to trust.

Strategy before technology

We don't sell software. We figure out what data architecture actually serves your business, then help you build it with the right tools for your context.

1

Audit what exists

We map every data source, every integration point, every manual workaround. You can't fix what you don't understand.

2

Define business questions

What decisions do you need data to support? We work backwards from questions to required data, not the other way around.

3

Design the architecture

Single source of truth, proper governance, clear ownership. We design systems that scale with your business.

4

Select the right tools

Cloud warehouse? Modern ETL? Sometimes the answer is simpler than you think. We recommend based on your reality, not vendor margins.

5

Build iteratively

No big-bang implementations. We deliver value in sprints so you see progress and can course-correct early.

6

Transfer knowledge

Your team learns to maintain and extend what we build. We don't create dependencies; we create capabilities.

We work with what fits

Different problems need different tools. Here's what we're certified to implement.

Data prep powerhouse

Visual workflow builder that turns days of data wrangling into hours. No coding required, but powerful enough for complex transformations.

Best for
Self-service analytics, data blending, repeatable processes
Enterprise integration

API-led connectivity for complex system landscapes. Connects anything to anything with proper governance and security.

Best for
Large enterprises, multi-system integration, real-time data flows
Microsoft ecosystem

Self-service BI with enterprise governance. Native integration with Microsoft 365 makes adoption easier for most organisations.

Best for
Microsoft shops, self-service reporting, broad user adoption

How engagements typically work

Start small, prove value, then scale. No 200-page strategy documents that collect dust.

Why us for Data Strategy

Strategy Meets Implementation

We don't just write strategy documents - we build what we recommend. Our team combines deep technical expertise with real-world business understanding.

20+
Years data architecture experience
50+
Data platform implementations
Certified
Alteryx, MuleSoft, Power BI
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Frequently asked

Do we need a data warehouse?
Maybe. It depends on your data volume, complexity, and use cases. For some businesses, a well-structured set of Power BI datasets is enough. For others, a proper cloud warehouse is essential. The Optimisation Study will tell us which applies to you.
How long does a data strategy project take?
The strategy itself takes 2-4 weeks. Implementation varies widely based on scope - anywhere from 2 months for a focused data mart to 12+ months for a full enterprise data platform. We always deliver in phases so you see value early.
What if we've already invested in tools that aren't working?
We'll assess what you have honestly. Sometimes the tools are fine but the implementation is wrong. Sometimes they're genuinely not fit for purpose. We'll tell you the truth and help you make the business case either way.
Do you work with our existing IT team?
Absolutely. We're not here to replace anyone. We work alongside your team, build their capabilities, and leave documentation that makes sense. The goal is for your team to own and maintain what we build together.
How do we know the strategy will actually get implemented?
We don't write strategies for shelves. Every recommendation comes with implementation steps, resource requirements, and a business case. And if you want us to, we'll stick around to make sure it actually happens.

Ready to sort your data out?

Start with a conversation. We'll discuss where you are, where you need to be, and whether we can help you get there.