Discover how Randstad Digital transformed a major investment firm's data infrastructure, enabling seamless scalability, enhanced security, and advanced analytics through strategic cloud migration.
about the project:
A New York-based global alternative investment firm faced a pressing need to upgrade its IT and data platforms. Their traditional on-premise data solution was no longer scalable, hindering their ability to perform timely and critical analysis.
what was the obstacle?
The firm needed a solution to modernize its data estate, reduce onboarding time, lower costs, and build a new data warehouse. Their existing data solution could not scale adequately to meet their performance requirements, posing a significant risk to their expansion plans and competitive positioning.
how randstad digital helped:
Randstad Digital proposed a proof of concept (PoC) to migrate the firm's data infrastructure to the cloud using Databricks, involving ETL/ELT/Streaming processes and a Delta Lake for data sources. The project aimed to provide a reliable source of enterprise data, enabling faster and larger-scale analysis.
randstad digital’s plan of action:
1 .Comprehensive Analysis
- Conducted an in-depth analysis of the firm's requirements and assisted in product selection and technical design.
2. Team Assembly
- Formed a team of data architects, engineers, and analysts to implement the new data warehouse.
- Migrated data from on-premise to the cloud, establishing new replication and data pipelines.
4. Optimization
- Enhanced the environment to meet performance requirements, integrating advanced security features like row-level security and data masking.
5. Integration
- Linked the cloud data warehouse with existing analytic systems, including Business Objects and Power BI.
6. Agile Methodology
- Followed an Agile methodology, and supported the firm's adoption and maturation of Agile practices.
before Randstad Digital.
The firm needed a solution to modernize its data estate, reduce onboarding time, lower costs, and build a new data warehouse. Their existing data solution could not scale adequately to meet their performance requirements, posing a significant risk to their expansion plans and competitive positioning.
with Randstad Digital.
The engagement with Randstad Digital led to significant improvements for the investment firm:
- Successful Cloud Migration: Aligned with the firm's IT strategy, enabling scalable and efficient data management.
- Enhanced Data Security: Utilized Azure Synapse capabilities to increase data security.
- Improved Data Governance: Implemented enhanced controls over a unified data repository for analytics.
- Seamless Transition: Ensured a smooth transition, enabling the firm to continue operations effectively.
- Boosted Analytical Capabilities: Enabled faster and larger-scale analysis, keeping the firm ahead of its competitors.
Randstad Digital’s transformation empowered the firm to leverage data assets more effectively, supporting growth and strategic objectives. The new data infrastructure promises long-lasting benefits, positioning them for success in the competitive investment landscape.
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