Empowering Data-Driven Innovation 

Overcoming Data Integration Challenges for Strategic Growth

Background

The Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC), a leading innovation and technology organization, was seeking a partner to help them leverage data analytics and bespoke technology solutions for their various projects. With a focus on enhancing data-driven decision-making across sectors like aerospace and healthcare, SAC required a comprehensive approach that integrated diverse systems while ensuring scalability, security, and compliance. 

Key Capabilities

Diverse Client Portfolio: Over the past decade, VE3 has catered to sectors ranging from aerospace to healthcare, delivering customized data discovery and analysis solutions.
 

Bespoke Solutions: We specialize in creating tailored solutions that integrate seamlessly with client systems like Microsoft Dynamics, Planview, and SAP by design, as noted in SAC’s background. 

Multi-disciplinary Crew: Our team comprises system architects, BI specialists, data engineers, and cloud experts, ensuring a comprehensive approach to every project. 

Continuous Training: Our team stays at the cutting edge through regular training sessions, ensuring the latest technologies and methodologies are applied to SAC's projects. 

Capabilities Overview

Data Integration & ETL

VE3’s ETL specialists bring extensive experience with Azure Data Factory, Talend, and Informatica, supporting large-scale data extraction and processing from systems like Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, and Planview.

Data Warehousing

We’ve successfully managed and deployed data warehousing solutions using Azure Synapse Analytics, optimized for performance and scalability, backed by our certified DBAs and data architects.

Data Lake

VE3 established data lakes using Azure Data Lake for large enterprises, ensuring optimal data partitioning and retrieval speeds for SAC's extensive data needs.

Data Processing & Analysis

Our team, skilled in Azure Databricks and HDInsight, handled big data projects, delivering robust data processing at scale.

Data Modeling

VE3's experts utilized Azure Analysis Services to create models that provide actionable insights with fast querying capabilities.

Data Visualization

A dedicated BI team proficient in Power BI delivered customized dashboards and visual reports, enabling SAC to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Data Governance & Quality

With a robust data governance framework in place, VE3 ensured data quality, lineage, and compliance using Azure Purview, aligning with SAC’s regulatory requirements.

Data Security

Our security team, proficient with Azure Security Centre, implemented stringent measures to ensure all data remains encrypted, regulated, and accessible only to authorized personnel.

Automation & Workflow Management

VE3 automated several business processes using Azure Logic Apps, ensuring seamless data flow and reporting, significantly reducing manual intervention.

Infrastructure and Support

Scalable Cloud Infrastructure

VE3’s Azure-based infrastructure supports high data volumes, analytics, and storage needs, with redundant backup systems and disaster recovery plans ensuring business continuity.

24x7 Suppor

A dedicated support team at VE3 is available around the clock to troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain the smooth functioning of SAC's data systems

Training & Onboarding

VE3 provided comprehensive training and onboarding to SAC’s teams, ensuring they could fully leverage the new tools from day one.

Challenges

Complex System Integration

Challenge: SAC had multiple legacy systems, including Microsoft Dynamics, Planview, and SAP, which needed to be integrated into a unified data platform.
Solution: VE3 leveraged its expertise in bespoke solutions to create a seamless integration strategy, ensuring that all systems communicated effectively and data flowed smoothly across the organization.

Scalability and Performance

Challenge: SAC required a scalable data infrastructure that could handle increasing volumes of data without compromising performance.
Solution: VE3 deployed Azure Synapse Analytics and optimized data warehousing solutions, ensuring SAC’s data architecture could scale efficiently while maintaining high performance.

Data Security and Compliance

Challenge: With sensitive data across multiple sectors, SAC needed to ensure robust security measures and compliance with industry regulations.
Solution: VE3's security team implemented advanced encryption and compliance protocols using Azure Security Centre, ensuring all data remained secure and accessible only to authorized personnel.

Outcome

Through this partnership, VE3 empowered SAC to transition into a data-driven organization, enhancing their ability to innovate and drive success across their sectors. By integrating cutting-edge technology and providing ongoing support, VE3 ensured that SAC could harness the full potential of their data, leading to more informed decision-making and greater operational efficiency.