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Data Management

Data Integration

Data integration is the process of combining data from various sources into a consistent and accessible format.

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Data integration — The basis for data-driven decisions

In today's world, data is a company's most valuable asset. But this data is often scattered across different systems and applications, making it difficult to use it effectively. This is where data integration comes in.

What is data integration?

Data integration describes the process of combining data from different sources in a central system. The aim is to obtain a uniform and complete overview of all relevant information. This enables companies to make data-based decisions, optimize processes and drive innovation.

What are the key benefits of data integration?

  • Improved decision making: Thanks to the central availability of all relevant data, companies can make well-founded decisions based on a solid database.
  • Increased efficiency: Data integration eliminates manual processes of data collection and preparation, saving time and resources.
  • 360 degree customer view: By integrating customer data from various sources, companies get a comprehensive picture of their customers and can thus develop personalized offers and services.
  • Process optimization: The analysis of integrated data makes it possible to identify weak points in business processes and to optimize them in a targeted manner.
  • Innovation potential: Data integration creates the basis for the development of new, data-driven products and services.

Data integration methods?

There are various approaches to data integration, including:

  • ETL (Extract, Transform, Load): Data is extracted from various sources, transformed into a uniform format and loaded into a central system.
  • API integration:  Data is exchanged between different applications via programming interfaces (APIs).
  • Data virtualization:  Data is retrieved from various sources in real time and made available for analysis without the need for physical data integration.

Data integration with The Data Institute

The Data Institute helps companies develop and implement tailor-made data integration solutions. Our expertise includes:

  • Data audit: We analyze your existing data landscape and identify optimization potential.
  • Data Strategy:  We develop a comprehensive data strategy that is tailored to your individual business goals.
  • Tool comparison & tool selection: We'll help you choose the right tools and technologies for your data integration.
  • Implementation: We implement your data integration solution and ensure a smooth transition.
  • Transformation: We support you in your transformation to a data-driven company.
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Infrastructure Setup

The right tools in the right place. Update the existing infrastructure or renew most of it.

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Data Audit

Get an overview of your company's status with regard to data

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Reporting & Business Intelligence

Not just beautiful dashboards, but information at a glance.

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Data Engineering

We turn your raw data into valuable insights.

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Data Activation

Data is essential to grow over the long term and remain competitive.

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Process & Cultural Development

A culture and the processes that make everything possible together.

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Organization Development

So that the handling and responsibility of data is structured and everyone knows its responsibilities.

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Interim Mandates

Your data project in the best hands — with our interim mandates

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