Data transformation tools help change data formats, apply business logic, and otherwise play the “T” role in ETL. This is especially important when consolidating both structured and unstructured data from disparate sources for analysis. These tools also allow you to…
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Companies today are increasingly collecting large volumes of data from cloud services, mobile applications, and connected devices. Yet many struggle with deploying data. This prevents them from enjoying the full benefits of their digital investments. According to one recent study, just…
For years, Microsoft has been a leader in Gartner’s quadrant for intelligence and analytics platforms. In other words: it has a complete vision and can execute it.While Microsoft offers an extensive suite of business intelligence solutions, SSIS (SQL Server Integration…
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So you’re at the point of your project where the discussion of SQL vs. NoSQL is old news, and NoSQL is the path forward.Now you’re in the market for the actual product you’re going to use as your database. Since…
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In today’s complex business landscape, where information pours in from many different locations throughout the day, it’s crucial to work with multiple data sets.In the past, pulling insights from disparate locations and mashing them together into single datasets was complex…
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One of the significant challenges to data-driven companies comes when integrating different application systems.Major public cloud providers, such as Amazon or Google, offer robust products that are ready for your analytics needs. But when it comes to exploring your data,…
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Imagine that you are in a meeting with a potential investor, and they ask you for specific information about your company to help them decide whether to invest in your company or not. Maybe they ask you for sales records,…
Since Google acquired Alooma, this lightweight cloud-based ETL tool has evolved to snap in really well to BigQuery and Google’s data warehouse. This means that Alooma ETL users on Google Cloud Platform can focus more on the project and less…
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MongoDB is a document-oriented database management system. It supports various forms of data and is probably the most famous NoSQL database. MongoDB has traditionally been popular among JavaScript developers, but that’s slowly changing.NoSQL databases emerged in 2009 as popular websites…
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HubSpot is a leading platform for inbound marketing, sales, and customer relationship management. With HubSpot, you can get exhaustive data on your marketing efforts. But that same data can be exhausting, whether due to the sheer volume of information you have…
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Stripe is a powerful payment processing SaaS platform that’s simple and easy to use. Mobile apps and online platforms that use Stripe can quickly accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and other credit cards.However, Stripe reporting can be less than…
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If you use HubSpot, you know it captures a ton of data about your customers, marketing campaigns, and so much more. And while native HubSpot reporting is a great way to get started, you’re likely to find yourself thirsty for…
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