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Mastering the Three Leadership Styles
Thought Leadership

Leadership: it’s like juggling. Some days, you’re nailing every move, and other days, you’re just dodging the flaming pins you accidentally set on fire. Great leaders don’t just know how to juggle – they know when to pick up the right tools. That’s where understanding the 3 leadership styles (or should I say, common leadership […]

Saving client $800,000 during migration to Amazon RDS: Part 2
Database Consulting, Technical

B In our previous post, we shared an exciting success story about migrating a client’s SQL Server environment from Amazon EC2 to Amazon RDS. Migrating over 600 databases presented a significant challenge, and while AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) was initially considered, technical roadblocks led us to take a different approach. By leveraging a backup/restore […]

Why Curiosity, Innovation, and Strategic Partnerships Are the Cornerstones of Business Intelligence Success
Business Intelligence, Database Consulting

In today’s hyper-competitive and data-rich world, business intelligence (BI) has emerged as a vital tool for organizations to unlock growth, efficiency, and resilience. The ability to transform raw data into actionable insights depends on more than just technology—it requires the right mindset and strategic collaboration. Two key human traits—curiosity and innovation—serve as the foundation for […]

Demystifying Data Governance: Practical Information for Technical Teams
Database Consulting, Technical

Organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of robust data governance to ensure data quality, security, and usability throughout its lifecycle. Despite its apparent simplicity, many organizations struggle to implement effective data governance strategies into their business processes. What is Data Governance? If you look up the term in Wikipedia, it states, “Data management principles that […]

A Big WIN in the Medical Field: Migrating SQL Server to Amazon RDS
Client Success Stories, Database Consulting, Migrate database

It’s always awesome when I get to share about successes that benefit our clients, and this one knocks it out of the park. This is the start of a multi-post series that dives into a recent success I had with one of our clients in the medical industry where we took steps for migrating SQL […]

Migrating Databases to the Cloud: Tools, Tips, and Best Practices
Database Consulting, Migrate database

The process of migrating databases to the cloud has become a critical step for organizations aiming to modernize their infrastructure. By moving data from traditional on-premises data centers to cloud-based systems, businesses can unlock benefits like scalability, cost efficiency, and improved performance. However, to ensure a smooth transition, having the right tools, a sound cloud […]

Fortified Data’s Leadership Philosophy: A Core-Values Driven Approach
Thought Leadership

At Fortified Data, we believe that great leadership is the foundation of organizational success. In our journey to fulfill our vision of becoming the preeminent data partner, we’ve crafted a leadership philosophy rooted in our core values: Curiosity, Give Back, Results Driven, Respect, and Unique Experiences. These values guide everything we do—from how we empower […]

How to Lead Data Driven Culture Change Across an Organization
Thought Leadership

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations must constantly evolve to remain competitive. At the heart of successful evolution lies the ability to harness data effectively—not just in operations but also in shaping organizational culture. As the Director of People and Strategy, I’ve seen firsthand how leveraging data can drive meaningful cultural change across an organization. […]

ETL Optimization: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Data Pipeline
Database Consulting

In the era of big data, ensuring the efficiency of your ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process is more crucial than ever. ETL optimization not only enhances the performance of your data pipeline but also supports informed decisions by improving data quality and reducing processing time. Let’s explore the best practices for optimizing your ETL process […]

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