Category: Podcast

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What is a Data Warehouse?

Episode 5 of 6 in our Data Architecture series. If you are looking to understand data warehousing concepts, we explain how a data warehouse can be used to positively impact your business.

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What is an Operational Data Store?

Episode 4 of 6 in our Data Architecture series. In this episode, we unpack both the advantages and limitations of ODSs, showing you where they can drive value and where other solutions might be better suited

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Data Staging

Episode 3 of 6 in our Data Architecture series.

If your transactional system isn’t providing all the insights you need, it might be time to explore more powerful ways to extract information from your data.

In today’s episode, we discuss the simplest way to store data in a database and introduce two essential concepts in data architecture: the persistent staging area (PSA) and staging.

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Starting Simple: System of Record Reporting

Episode 2 of 6 in our Data Architecture series. Like many things, data architectures can range from simple to highly complex. In this episode, Paul and Alex explain what “simple” means when building a reporting and analytics solution for your business.

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Data Architecture: Why You Should Care

Episode 1 of 6 in our Data Architecture series.

Paul and Alex start a series of conversations about the importance of data architecture.

While business leaders at growing companies may have limited time to focus on technical issues, Paul and Alex demonstrate the significant value in understanding how different system designs affect outcomes.

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Cloud Storage for Data Solutions

Your data, your choice—where you store it is up to you. While cloud vendors often make compelling pitches, their services come at a cost, and the truth is, cloud solutions aren’t cheap.

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The Value of a Data Solution

In this episode, Paul and Alex examine the challenges of justifying investments in data technology and how to measure their true value.

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Success Lies in the Data Team

Explore how the data team is more important than the technology itself. Find out how to keep a team focused, ensuring everyone benefits from the data work, and hear Paul’s thoughts on the growing role of people in data and reporting.