Working With The Data
Data management involves collecting, storing, protecting, verifying, archiving, and mining the data so that the data is used securely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The data management scheme is concerned with the totality of the data lifecycle management process and how it can be optimized to help guide strategic operational decision-making. Data management is the glue that binds and connects all segments of the information lifecycle. We can design robust data management systems that operates onsite, offsite, and in the cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and any other cloud provider of your choice). For in-house onsite and or offsite data management systems, we are capable of providing, installing, training, and supporting all the required equipment.
Data analytics is a discipline focused on extracting insights from the data. Data analytics helps individuals and organizations to make sense of the data. We have on staff a team of experienced data analysts and software engineers capable of designing custom user-friendly and customer specific data analytics solutions to satisfy the client’s required needs. Our data analysts work hand in hand with our Research Department.
Data Management Solutions
Each data project usually requires a unique data management solution. We have both in-house custom solutions as well as external data management solutions. Our team will go through the options with you leading ultimately to the selection of the best solution for your project. A lot of factors go into selecting an appropriate solution. Some of the factors are listed further down on this page.
Data Security Solutions
Data security is the collection of measures taken to prevent data from unauthorized access and data corruption throughout its lifecycle. Data provides a crucial foundation for every operation of your organization. As such, data security is important to every business and must be taken extremely seriously. Unfortunately, we live in an imperfect world. There are cybercriminals out there who look to take advantage of security vulnerabilities to put your information at risk.
Data security applies to both organizations and individuals. There are steps that must be taken and employed to ensure the security of the data. We are prepared to discuss with you about solutions we can implement to make sure your data is secure and is compliant with the relevant laws where required.
Data Analytics Solutions
Data analytics refers to the process of examining datasets to draw conclusions about the information they contain. The process allows organizations to make sense of data and numbers to help them make better business decisions. Our data analytics solutions guide you into making solid business decisions to improve your operations, manage organizational risks, and attain your strategic goals.
Data Backup and Recovery Solutions
Data backup is the process of backing up your data in the event of a loss. Data recovery allows you to restore the data to the original location or to an alternate location where it can be accessed and used in place of the lost or corrupted data. Backup copies of the data must be made on consistent, regular intervals to minimize the amount of data lost between backups. The insurance provided by proper data backups and recovery systems cannot be understated. Our data backup and recovery solutions are meant to give you the insurance and peace of mind you need.
Selecting an Appropriate Data Management System
The data management system is the heart of modern applications. Selecting the best data management software for your organization is crucial to the success of your IT projects and systems. Although the database landscape can be complex and confusing, we will do the best we can to simplify the landscape for you. Below are some of the factors, in no particular order, that you have to consider when selecting the right data management system for your situation.
Cost
It is a huge error to invest on a system that does not fully meet your needs and requirements. Your data management system investment should fall within your budget frames and be oriented with your organization’s primary financial and non-financial objectives as well as existing sales and marketing strategies. Among the factors that dictate the cost of a data management system is whether the software will be server-based, desktop-based, or cloud-based. Our team will walk you through the pros and cons of each option so that the best system is chosen and implemented.
Security
Considering the risk of unauthorized access (hacking) and data loss is important before selecting a database management system. The system must be able to guarantee the safety of your business, employee, and customer information. The ability to backup and restore data is essential and must be possible with any chosen system. The system must also ensure as little downtown as possible.
Usability
The easier it is for users to work with the chosen data management system, the lower the cost will be for the users. Different user groups will work with the system and they all need to intuitively and efficiently work with the system. Lots of factors are to be considered under usability such as report generation formats, framework compatibility, operating system, and report exportation formats but its all comes to down to how easy it is for the people who work with the system to get the best out of the system efficiently without hassles.
Scalability
Deciding how a design will scale is almost as important in many ways as the functional ability of the chosen solution. More businesses are depending on cloud platforms like Microsoft’s Azure and Amazon Web Services to provide scalability. It is a sound strategy, but it can result in an unexpected cost increase if the demand for your application suddenly increases. Ensure that the system has the capacity to grow with your data and your business. Remember you are likely to be adding to the data all the time, so even though your requirement may not be huge presently, this can grow very fast if you are gathering and updating your data regularly as planned.
Performance and speed
When we talk about efficiency of a data management system, we usually mean the response time. The speed and performance of a data management system encompasses a wide range of parameters and decisions that are made well before implementation. Be sure that your database administrators understand the options available, the factors that impact performance and development with each DBMS option, and that they work to keep the IT organization up-to-speed and educated on all of the available options. Make sure also that your system of choice can scale up to your needs.
Updates
The system should be able to provide constant updates frequently as needed. Automatic updating should also be possible. New versions and new features should be easily incorporate into the system.
Technical support
Users of the data management system must be able to get customer care services at any given time. Daily updates on the system should be available.