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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
With a high dependence on data and analytics, organizations often face tight deadlines and resource constraints when adapting to significant system changes. One of our recent projects perfectly illustrated this challenge: a client needed to migrate their reporting infrastructure from an on-premises SQL Server to Azure Databricks within an incredibly short timeframe. With limited resources […]
Managed database services provide a comprehensive solution to ensure that your databases remain stable, secure, and high-performing. These services go beyond basic maintenance, offering proactive monitoring, automated backups, disaster recovery planning, and performance tuning. By outsourcing database management to experts, businesses can minimize downtime, optimize operational costs, and ensure data integrity. With service level agreements […]
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