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The crucial role of a solid data strategy in companies

Avoid flying blind:

Data
Decisions
Efficiency
Customers
Innovation
Security
Culture
Conclusion
Data

In the digital age, data has become the lifeblood of businesses across all industries. Companies that harness the power of data gain a significant competitive advantage by making fact-based decisions, driving innovation, improving the customer experience and increasing overall performance. To achieve this, companies must develop and implement a solid data strategy. Below we explain the importance of a solid data strategy and its transformative impact on businesses.

Decisions

Use data for solid decision making

A solid data strategy enables companies to make data-driven decisions rather than relying on gut feeling or intuition. By collecting, organizing and analyzing relevant data, companies can gain valuable insights into market trends, customer behavior and operational efficiency. This information enables leaders to make informed decisions that drive growth, mitigate risk and optimize resource allocation.

Efficiency

Increase operational efficiency

With effective data management, companies can streamline their operations and identify areas for improvement. With a solid data strategy, they can collect and analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and increase productivity. By eliminating inefficiencies, they can also reduce costs, improve resource allocation, and increase operational efficiency.

Customers

Enable customized customer experiences

Personalization is key to building strong customer relationships and driving loyalty in today's customer-centric landscape. A robust data strategy enables companies to collect and analyze customer data to understand individual preferences, anticipate needs, and deliver tailored experiences. By leveraging customer insights, they can offer personalized recommendations, targeted marketing campaigns, and exceptional service, driving customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Innovation

Promote innovation and agility

Data serves as a catalyst for innovation and enables companies to identify new trends and adapt to changing market conditions. A solid data strategy provides a company with a wealth of information, both internal and external, that can drive the development of new products, services and business models. With the help of data analytics, they can identify untapped opportunities, anticipate market changes and stay one step ahead of the competition.

Security

Improve data security and compliance

At a time when there is increasing concern about data privacy and security, a solid data strategy is essential to protect sensitive information and ensure regulatory compliance. Implementing strong data governance practices, including data classification, access controls, and encryption, helps protect valuable corporate data. A well-defined strategy also helps companies comply with data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other industry-specific requirements.

Culture

Fostering a data-driven company culture

Developing a solid data strategy involves more than just implementing technological solutions; it requires building a data-driven culture within the company. A data-driven culture emphasizes the importance of data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility across all departments. By fostering such a culture, companies can empower their employees to make data-driven decisions, use data insights effectively, and contribute to the overall success of the company.

Conclusion

In the age of big data, a solid data strategy has become a cornerstone of success for companies of all sizes and industries. From informed decision making to personalized customer experiences to driving innovation, data is a powerful asset that can unlock untapped potential and propel companies forward. By developing a solid data strategy, they can harness the transformative power of data to gain a competitive advantage and thrive in an increasingly data-centric business landscape.

We support our customers throughout the entire

Data Lifecycle

From capture to AI-driven insights

We navigate the lifecycle of our customer data:

Data
Capture
Replication
Storage
Processing
DWH
Integration
Automation
Analysis
Conclusion
Data

In the modern business landscape, data has become a valuable asset that informs decisions, drives innovation, and improves the customer experience. However, to realize the full potential of this data, a systematic approach across the entire lifecycle is required. From initial collection to advanced analytics, including integrating customer systems and leveraging AI, it is critical to understand and effectively manage each stage of the data lifecycle. Below we describe the key components of the data lifecycle and their importance in generating actionable insights for businesses.

Capture

Data Entry: Capturing the Foundation

The data lifecycle begins with data being entered into a company's systems. During this phase, data is collected from various sources such as customer interactions, transactions, sensors, or social media. It is important to ensure data quality and accuracy by implementing validation processes, error checking, and data governance measures. Data collection during this phase lays the foundation for all subsequent activities, which is why it is important to establish efficient and reliable data entry procedures.

Replication

Ensuring redundancy and resiliency

Data replication creates copies of the data collected to ensure redundancy and resiliency. Redundancy protects against data loss due to hardware failure, natural disasters, or system errors. Replicating data across multiple servers or data centers helps maintain data availability and facilitates recovery in the event of a disaster. Having redundant data allows companies to minimize downtime, ensure continuity, and protect valuable information.

Storage

Establish scalable and secure solutions

Efficient storage of data is critical for managing large amounts of information. Companies can choose between on-premises data storage and cloud-based solutions. On-premises storage offers direct control over the data, but requires significant investments in infrastructure and maintenance. Cloud-based storage, on the other hand, offers scalability, cost efficiency and simplified management. Regardless of the approach, security, compliance and data access control should be top priorities for data storage solutions.

Processing

Transform and Aggregate Data

Transforming and aggregating data involves converting raw data into a consistent format suitable for analysis. This phase includes data cleansing, normalization, integration, and enrichment. By harmonizing disparate data sources, companies can create a unified view of their data that enables more accurate and comprehensive analysis. Data aggregation helps identify trends, patterns, and relationships that are not apparent when examining individual data sets, providing a holistic perspective for informed decisions.

DWH

Single Point of Truth

A data warehouse acts as a central repository where structured data is stored and organized for analysis and reporting purposes. It consolidates data from different sources into a unified and optimized format, enabling efficient querying and reporting. Data warehouses form the foundation for data analysis and enable organizations to quickly uncover insights, make data-driven decisions, and derive value from their collected data assets.

Integration

Customer system integration

Customer system integration involves connecting customer data from different touchpoints such as CRM systems, support platforms and marketing automation tools. This integration enables a comprehensive view of the customer journey and enables companies to offer personalized experiences, targeted marketing campaigns and effective customer service. By connecting customer systems, companies can foster closer relationships, promote customer loyalty and gain a competitive advantage.

Automation

Streamline processes for better efficiency

Automation plays an important role in the data lifecycle as it reduces manual effort, increases accuracy, and improves efficiency. Automated processes include data entry, data transformation, data validation, and reporting. By implementing automation, companies can streamline data-related tasks, reduce human errors, and focus their human resources on more strategic activities. Automation speeds up data processing and enables companies to respond quickly to market changes and opportunities.

Analysis

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

The final phase of the data lifecycle involves analyzing data and using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to gain meaningful insights. Data analytics, such as statistical analysis, data mining, and predictive modeling, uncover patterns, trends, and correlations in the data. By combining data analytics and AI algorithms, companies can gain deeper insight, create accurate forecasts, and make data-driven decisions. AI-driven analytics can uncover hidden potential, optimize processes, and improve overall business performance.

Conclusion

Effectively managing the data lifecycle is essential for organizations to realize the full potential of their data assets. From data collection and storage to data transformation, aggregation and analysis, each phase contributes to generating actionable insights. In addition, customer system integration, automation and the application of AI techniques increase the value of data and improve operational efficiency, customer experience and strategic decision making. By understanding and optimizing the data lifecycle, organizations can harness the power of data to drive innovation, gain a competitive advantage and succeed in the data-driven economy of today and the future.

Cloud vs. Local

We help you make the right decision

In the cloud or on-premises:

Find the right decision for your company.

In the digital age, businesses face the critical decision of choosing the most suitable IT infrastructure to meet their operational needs. Traditionally, on-premise computing has been the norm, but the advent of cloud-based computing has revolutionized the way businesses manage their IT resources. Below, we will compare cloud-based computing with on-premise computing and highlight the key aspects that businesses need to weigh up in order to make an informed decision regarding their computing infrastructure.

Costs and scalability

On-premise computing requires significant upfront investments in hardware, software licenses, and infrastructure. Businesses must bear the costs of purchasing, maintaining, and upgrading equipment as their computing needs change. In contrast, cloud-based computing operates on a pay-as-you-go model that allows businesses to scale up or down resources as needed. This flexibility eliminates the need for large upfront investments and enables cost optimization by only paying for the resources consumed.


Data security and compliance

On-premises computing offers a higher level of control over data security because companies retain ownership of their infrastructure and can directly oversee it. However, maintaining robust security measures and complying with evolving regulations can be difficult and resource-intensive. Cloud service providers invest heavily in security protocols, encryption, and compliance certifications, often beyond the capabilities of individual companies. They employ dedicated teams of experts to protect data and ensure compliance, providing peace of mind for companies operating in highly regulated industries.

Reliability and disaster recovery

Cloud-based computing offers built-in redundancy and disaster recovery mechanisms. Service providers offer geographically distributed data centers, data replication, and automated backup solutions that ensure high availability and business continuity. While on-premise computing can achieve a similar level of reliability, it requires significant investment in redundant hardware, backup systems, and robust disaster recovery plans. Maintaining and testing these systems can be very resource-intensive, making cloud-based solutions an attractive option for organizations seeking a reliable and resilient computing environment.

Infrastructure maintenance and management

With on-premise computing, companies are responsible for managing their hardware, software updates, security protocols and infrastructure maintenance. This requires a skilled IT team, regular monitoring and continuous investment in upgrades. With cloud-based computing, the responsibility of managing the infrastructure is transferred to the cloud service provider, allowing companies to focus on their core business. The providers take care of software updates, security measures and infrastructure scalability, freeing up valuable resources for strategic initiatives.

Agility and innovation

Cloud-based computing offers unparalleled flexibility and high return on investment. Companies can quickly provision resources, deploy applications and scale infrastructure to adapt to changing business needs. This flexibility enables companies to embrace new opportunities, experiment with innovative solutions and respond quickly to market demands. While on-premise computing is adaptable, it often requires additional time and resources for infrastructure changes, which can lead to delays in innovation and competitiveness.


Adaptation and control

On-premises computing allows for greater customization and control over the infrastructure and software stack. Organizations can tailor their systems to specific requirements, integrate with existing legacy applications, and maintain complete control over data access and management. Cloud-based computing does offer some customization, but it is within the scope of the service provider's infrastructure and software offering. Before considering a cloud solution, organizations should assess their customization needs and determine the level of control they require.

Conclusion

Choosing between cloud-based computing and on-premise computing is an important decision for organizations seeking optimal IT infrastructure. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice depends on factors such as cost, scalability, security, agility, and control. Cloud-based computing offers flexibility, scalability, and lower maintenance, while on-premise computing offers the ability to customize and control. To make an informed decision that meets their individual needs, organizations should carefully consider their specific requirements, budget constraints, and long-term business goals. In many cases, a hybrid approach that combines the best of both worlds can be the ideal solution, leveraging cloud-based computing for certain tasks while keeping critical systems on-premises.

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Licences

We supply the required software licences and advise on the best and most cost-effective solution, depending on our customers' needs.


Consulting

Our experienced consultants and project managers will be happy to assist you in implementing the required solutions.


Development

Each requirement is specific and is implemented quickly, accurately and precisely by our experienced developers using SCRUM methodology.

Support

If you have any problems or questions, our support team will help you quickly and easily. By phone, email or in a personal online call.


Training

You will learn how to use the individual tools at the RSG Academy. Simply explained, with German and English documentation as well as a practical approach.

Scaling

Planning and expanding the deployed environment becomes simple and straightforward with our help.


Our Qlik Expertise

Qlik Analytics

QlikView

The classic for in-memory data analysis and still unrivalled today. Fast, simple and flexible.


Qlik Sense

The next generation in data analysis, based on HTML and supported by an AI. Simple and super fast.

NPrinting

Distribute reports automatically, as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML or as PixelPerfect Report. To internal or external recipients.

Qlik Connectors

Ready-made connectors for SAP, MS SQL, Oracle, Apache Hive, YouTube, SharePoint and many more.

Qlik SaaS

Use Qlik Sense and QlikView in the Qlik SaaS Cloud - exclusive or hybrid.


Vizlib Extensions

Extend the possibilities in Qlik Sense with the extensive Vizlib Extensions.


Qlik Data Integration

Replicate

Real-time Data Streaming (CDC).
Extend enterprise data into live streams to enable advanced analytics and microservices with a simple, universal real-time solution.

Compose

Agile Data Warehouse Automation.
Quickly design, build, deploy and manage fit-for-purpose cloud data warehouses without manual coding.

Catalog

Qlik Catalog is a modern enterprise data management solution that simplifies the process of cataloguing, managing, preparing and delivering data to users.

Advanced Qlik

AutoML

Bring the power of machine learning to your analyst teams with a simple, code-free user experience. Effortlessly create ML experiments, identify the most important factors in your data and train your models. Make predictions about the future.

App Automation

With Qlik Application Automation, you can create dynamic processes that automatically respond to events and trigger informed actions in your favourite SaaS applications. For example, if a supplier drops in quality, appropriate actions are automatically launched.

Our Qlik Expertise

What comes after

Digitisation?

Digitalisation is the first step on the road to integration and automation. 

Our Qlik Expertise

Integration

We integrate your existing systems into an intelligent environment, with central process logic as well as digital communication.

Automation

With automation, you can automate your digital processes and thus save time and money.


Digitalization

We integrate your existing systems into an intelligent environment with central process logic and digital communication.

AI

With automation, you can automate your digital processes and thus save time and money.


Trainings

Trainings for your success. We are an official partner of QlikTech when it comes to consulting, licences or training.

Support

Competent and direct. Our support helps you promptly when you need help. Online or directly in a remote call.