Data Strategy Masterclass

A complete guide to Data Strategy, from the experts.

Develop a data strategy to reach enhanced insights with ease

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Whether you’re looking for support on a data project or you’ve just got a burning question we’re here to help. Speak to a data expert now, no strings attached.

Welcome to the Data Strategy Masterclass, your single source for support to build your data strategy. Here, you’ll find videos exploring the pillars of data strategy, whitepapers and handy downloads all designed to get you off to a running start – no form-fills required.

Looking for more support? Our Data experts are on hand to make the process of designing and implementing a winning data strategy simple. With decades of experience and as the UK’s most accredited Microsoft Partner, we’re uniquely placed to help you transform your organisation. 

An introduction to Data Strategy

In this webinar our data experts explore the fundamentals of data strategy – how to get started, key elements to consider and the benefits a clear data strategy can offer your organisation.

Using data in the right way can be invaluable, providing insights on your business and helping you embrace new AI technology. Your data strategy allows you to unlock this potential, understand what data you have, where it is and how you can use it.

We’ll explain:

  • What a robust strategy looks like
  • The key pillars of data strategy
  • How a clear data strategy can benefit your business
  • How to get started

Data Strategy whitepaper: Helping Businesses to Achieve Actionable Intelligence

When you’re dealing with complex data structures, it can be difficult to make sense of it all and make informed decisions. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can put Business Intelligence into action.

The Pillars of Data Strategy

An effective Data Strategy is made up of 5 key pillars – data, platform, people, use cases and AI readiness. By considering each of these, you can ensure your strategy not only hits the mark in line with your goals, but that it lasts as you grow.

By working with an expert partner, you can get a fresh perspective on each of these aspects to craft a strategy that works for you.

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Pillar 1: Data

Uncover the insights hidden in your data 🚀

In this video, our Data & AI experts explore data strategy from connecting data sources to security and governance and more.

Discover how to seamlessly link diverse data sources, the complexities of data types, best practice for safeguarding your data and how to unleash the power of modern data storage capabilities. From structured to unstructured data, Data Lakes to integrations – this webinar will arm you with the information you need to build an impactful data strategy.

We’ll explain:

  • Connecting data sources, frameworks and meta-data.
  • Types of data and the challenges it brings.
  • Data governance, security and doing things properly.
  • Medallion Architecture, Delta Lakes and storage.

Pillar 2: Platform

Master your data, from Synapse to Fabric and beyond 🚀

In this video, our Data & AI experts explore data strategy from choosing the right platform for you to getting the best value from your platform of choice.

Discover the range of data platform solutions available to suit diverse data needs and explore battle-tested architecture blueprints. Find out how to strike the balance between scale and cost, and how to navigate migrating data platforms from key considerations to pitfalls to avoid.

We’ll explain:

  • Synapse, Fabric and everything else in between.
  • Design patterns and reference architecture for your needs.
  • Scale, costs and getting value.
  • Key considerations when migrating data platforms.
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An Introduction to the Power of Microsoft Fabric

Uncover the capabilities of Microsoft Fabric 🚀

In this video we’ll introduce you to the world of Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft’s latest evolution in data software.

Learn what makes this new solution tick, and how its features can be leveraged in your environment. Our expert speakers will illuminate its capabilities, shedding light on how Microsoft Fabric compares to other software options, with use cases and proof of concepts to show how it can be put into action.

We’ll explore:

  • What Microsoft Fabric is & what makes it different
  • The real-world use cases 
  • Which organisation types and sizes can benefit the most 
  • What the timeline looks like for implementing Microsoft Fabric in your business

Microsoft Fabric: Getting Funding, Getting Started

Microsoft Fabric is a unified platform that provides an integrated experience for all analytical workloads. Whether you’re seeking to harness the power of artificial intelligence, build a Data Lakehouse to drive insights from your data, or enhance collaboration across your organisation, Microsoft Fabric offers a versatile solution.

In this video, we explore your Microsoft Fabric adoption journey, and uncover the capabilities and diverse use cases of Microsoft Fabric. We’ll dive into the costs of Microsoft Fabric, and explore the funding opportunities Transparity and Microsoft can offer to kickstart your MVP.

We’ll explore:

  • What Microsoft Fabric is, and discuss some common use cases.
  • How Transparity can help you deliver an MVP
  • The Microsoft funding options available to kick-start your project

Pillar 3: People

Make your data work for your team 🚀

In this video, our Data & AI experts explore the most important consideration in data strategy – how it will impact your people.

We’ll explain the essential considerations for your team when considering your data strategy. From creating a data-driven culture through adoption and change to the skills and training needed to maintain data solutions. We’ll discuss the key things to look for in a partner and the range of engagement options to help you unlock the power of your data.

We’ll explore:

  • The people and personas that deliver data solutions.
  • Adoption, change and Centre of Excellence.
  • Skills, training and the need to own data solutions.
  • Partner selection and types of engagement.
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Pillar 4: Use Cases

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Pillar 5: AI Readiness

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Consultancy Services

A range of flexible services to help your users transition and transform the way they work

Business Intelligence

By implementing a Business Intelligence solution driven by modern data architecture, your company can take advantage of scalable processes.

Integrations

With our sophisticated approach to data integration, you can move data between different solutions with ease, linking up data silos and removing manual processes.

Machine Learning

Implementing cutting-edge Machine Learning tools, we can help you model complex processes for efficient workflows, as well as modelling scenarios that help with business development.

Power Platform

Get insights at a glance with Power BI’s reports. Build Power Apps & Power Automate workflows to replace manual processes, and fill those gaps in your core systems.

Managed Services

Once we’ve implemented a range of enhanced tools and processes to elevate your data, we offer a fully managed approach, enabling your systems to remain up to date, with on-demand support.

Enabling greater data-driven strategies than ever before

With a tailor-made and fully realised data strategy, your organisation can access enhanced and comprehensive insights to meet the demands of optimising current processes, such as: 

Data & AI Customer Stories

How leading fertility healthcare provider Create Fertility brought together disparate data sources to improve customer experience.

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