Big Data
Why is this so important?
Not so long ago, Big Data was mainly referred to in the context of major corporations. Today, nearly every organisation that wants to make sound business decisions must be able to quickly analyse ever-increasing amounts of diverse data from multiple sources. Good quality data delivered on time can also be monetised, which translates into an additional source of income for the company.
At Astrafox, we assist clients in developing Big Data environments that are both highly scalable and cost-effective, facilitating:
- Unlimited data storage.
- The use of cloud computing power for fast integration of data from multiple sources.
- Creating data quality monitoring solutions.
- Real-time data analysis (data streaming).
- The use of safe and secure solutions for sharing data with other organizations.
How do we do this?
We provide comprehensive Big Data solutions based on proven cloud technologies, such as Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Databricks. Based on our programming expertise as well as using low-code / no-code software (e.g. Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau), we ensure the preparation of top-quality data sources for daily reporting.
We collaborate with our customers at every stage of creating, maintaining and using a big data environment – from data gathering and storage, through processing and analysis, to visualisation and reporting.
Data collection and storage
Storing and organising data represents the first yet crucial step in unlocking its potential. We assist organisations to effectively collect and store data from a variety of sources, and create robust and flexible systems to manage it. Using innovative technology from reputable vendors, we ensure that all data is properly captured, organised and secured. We take on the technical aspects of the process, allowing you to focus on what’s most important which is using data to grow your business.
Data processing and analysis
Once the data has been collected, it is crucial to process and analyse it. Not only does the data need to be stored securely, but it also needs to be processed efficiently so that it can be quickly accessed by users with different needs. Our priority is to secure the data and ensure its usability. We use powerful cloud computing power to process data quickly, which is essential for effective analysis. Our solutions provide both efficiency and adaptability, enabling you to scale the system to fit your business’s current needs.
Visualisation and reporting
Data analysis is just half the battle. The next stage is the effective presentation of this information, which is key to making informed business decisions. It is vital that the information is presented in an easy-to-understand way. We use advanced data visualisation and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Qlik or Looker Studio. With these tools, we are able to transform complex data sets into clear reports and charts that help you understand your data and use it to make decisions.
Forecasting
Data analysis isn’t just about understanding the past. We also assist you in anticipating future trends and occurrences that could affect your business. Using advanced data analysis techniques, we help you forecast potential outcomes so that you can make informed, data-driven decisions. Our predictive models not only indicate potential outcomes but also aid in streamlining your business operations, enhancing operational efficiency. Read more about this in Data Science.
Maintenance and optimisation
Creating and implementing a Big Data system is one thing, but it’s equally important to maintain and optimise it. It is crucial to ensure that your systems are not only efficient but also compliant with any corporate policies or industry regulations. We continuously monitor your systems to ensure that they are operating at the highest level of performance while remaining cost-effective. We ensure that your system can be adapted to meet evolving business needs or new regulatory requirements.