Modernizing data architecture for operational efficiency, agility, and scalability

A cutting-edge cloud data management solution, leveraging real-time analytics for informed and strategic decisions. But how exactly did Systech achieve this transformation for the real estate investment firm?  

BUSINESS NEED 

A premier real estate investment firm in the US was faced with the challenge of fragmented data across disparate systems. With ineffectual visibility into the analytics, the client sought out an infrastructure modernization solution, to enhance their data visibility for decision-making, scalability, all while ensuring seamless integration of structured and unstructured data. 

SYSTECH’S DELIVERY 

Systech’s advanced data analytics solution included a cloud-based centralized data management solution, leveraging Microsoft Fabric and Databricks technologies, for streamlined data integration, real-time analytics, speed to insights and a scalable architecture. 

OVERVIEW 

The focus of the implementation was on centralizing fragmented data and enabling real-time analytics. By leveraging Databricks and Microsoft Fabric, Systech established a unified data infrastructure that streamlined data integration and processing across the organization. This approach ensured real-time data replication, optimized data transformations, and provided scalable analytics capabilities, empowering the firm to make data-driven decisions quickly and efficiently. Additionally, advanced governance tools were integrated to maintain data security, quality, and compliance throughout the system. 

THE CHALLENGE 

The implementation faced several critical challenges that limited the firm’s ability to maximize data potential. Fragmented data across various sources impeded seamless integration and analysis, while siloed systems led to operational inefficiencies and scalability constraints. Additionally, the existing infrastructure was unable to support growing data volumes or adapt to evolving business needs, making it difficult for the firm to leverage data effectively for future strategic initiatives. 

THE DETAILED SOLUTION PROCESS 

Systech’s cloud-based data management solution, using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), and OneLake, enabled the client to consolidate fragmented data from multiple sources into a centralized repository, making it easier to streamline the handling and storage of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. 

 Real-time, secure data replication using Microservice DBS and D365,  via Fabric SQL Mirroring ensured data consistency across systems and simplified complex data transformations. The Microsoft Fabric and Databricks platform handled large-scale analytics, transforming raw data into actionable insights through the bronze, silver, and gold layers. 

 Enhanced data ingestion and transformation processes through the Databricks Workflows and PySpark automated data flow from internal and external sources, including APIs and FTPs. This automation, along with the use of Fabric Data Factory for external data ingestion, ensured seamless integration of third-party data sources, like Zillow, Conservice, and Yardi. 

 Real-time data streaming through seamless data replication with Qlikview Replicate, which ensured continuous data updates across business units and allowed for real-time decision-making. 

 Data governance and visualization were strengthened through Tableau and Power BI integrations, providing interactive visual dashboards for enhanced data insights. Deploying Databricks Unity Catalog reinforced data governance by ensuring data quality, security, and compliance, with centralized metadata management and secure access controls. 

 By creating a streamlined data processing architecture using Microsoft Fabric and Databricks, the client achieved real-time insights, enhanced decision-making capabilities, and a scalable, flexible infrastructure that meets both current and future data needs. 

THE IMPACT 

Thanks to the real-time analytics and advanced data visualization, the leadership was armed with deeper, faster insights, enabling quicker decisions that enhanced operational agility and overall responsiveness. 

 The centralized data management, coupled with stringent compliance protocols, bumped up the high standards of data quality, security, and regulatory adherence, reducing risk and improving trust in the data. 

 By eliminating the data silos, the workflows were streamlined, causing a significant reduction in processing times and resource allocation, delivering substantial cost savings. 

 The flexible, cloud-based architecture provided a robust foundation to accommodate growing data volumes and evolving business needs, ensuring seamless scalability without disrupting operations. This modernized data management solution enhanced the client’s agility, positioning them to capitalize on future opportunities and confidently adapt to shifting market dynamics. 

THE ADDED VALUE 

Systech’s unified cloud data architecture empowered the client with a scalable infrastructure that proffered real-time insights, improved operational efficiency, and significant expenditure optimization. The firm is poised to leverage advanced predictive analytics, personalized client services, and seamlessly integrate emerging technologies, ensuring continuous innovation and a competitive edge in the market. 

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