Cloud Data Platform Consulting

Strong foundation
Strong business

We build an infrastructure that really suits your business. A solid basis for better decisions and sustainable growth—so you can get the most out of every byte.
End-to-end engineering expertise
Scalable data platforms
Fast time-to-value
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Scalable, future-proof, groundbreaking

Scalable data platforms that unleash potential

In an era of rapid market changes, the power of your data determines how successfully your business operates. We work with you to develop a cloud data platform that grows with your needs, adapts to technological trends, and maximizes the value of your data—whether starting from scratch or as a targeted enhancement of your existing data architecture.

With us, you’ll extract the full value from every byte and ensure that your infrastructure is stronger tomorrow than it is today. Our mission: We design solutions that not only keep pace with the market but also give you a real competitive edge—tailored, robust, and sustainable. This way, every database becomes a growth engine for your business.

Our cloud data platform services

Data Discovery & Assessment

In focused workshops, we analyze your entire data landscape and uncover hidden potential.

Infrastructure Assessment

We analyze cloud resources, pipelines, and operational processes for efficiency, security, and scalability. The result is concrete recommendations for action with transparent business impact.

Data Architecture Alignment

We design a scalable data architecture that is based on the corporate strategy and serves as the basis for your data platform.

Data Integration

We connect heterogeneous sources and ensure a uniform data model. Whether monthly, daily or in near real time: We deliver reliable data for reporting and AI applications and break down data silos.

Data Pipeline Development

We automate the end-to-end data flow with robust orchestration and test every transformation. The result: reliable data provision, low maintenance costs.

Data Modeling

We model your data along business processes according to proven standards and create a robust basis for reporting, self-service and automation.

Infrastructure Automation

We automate the rollout of the infrastructure to provide setups in a reproducible, efficient and error-free manner.

Performance Optimization

We analyze performance bottlenecks and optimize technical adjustments—for faster queries and lower operating expenses.

Development standardization

We establish development standards to create sustainable, maintainable and scalable solutions.

Data Quality

Through automated data testing and anomaly detection, we ensure that your database always remains error-free, consistent, and business-critical.

Data Governance

We develop a governance framework that ensures compliance, accountability, and security across your entire data value chain.

Security

We secure your data platform in accordance with security best practices—both technically and organizationally. For data that is secure and stays that way.

Training & Coaching

Whether in our Databricks or Fabric training or in individual coaching. We empower your team to maintain and develop pipelines. This reduces dependencies on external service providers and improves the long-term maintainability of your data platform.

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What your data platform needs to do — and how we make it possible.

saving time

Less manual work: Reports, imports and data preparation are automated. This saves time — and reduces the risk of errors.

scalability

A good DWH scales with you. Whether it's more data, new use cases, or additional teams — the structure remains stable.

Governance

Access rights, data quality and historization have been considered right from the start — not just when things become critical.

consistency

No more gut feelings: With central, consistent data, you make well-founded decisions — at all levels.

By building the platform, we are now able to make data-driven decisions and further develop our products in a customer-oriented manner.

Matthias Koch
Productmanager
HD+
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By cleverly linking data, we have not only optimized our internal processes, but also broken up data silos and thus secured a decisive competitive advantage.

Vanessa Kremer
Lead Data & Analytics Chapter
Aachen real estate
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With advanced analytics, we not only expand emotional customer loyalty, but also increase the positive customer experience

Sara Burdenski
Team Leader Analytical Marketing and Customer Loyalty
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Around 150 sales employees and management from three countries are currently using the resulting automated sales controlling system.

Johannes Hüttner
SKF Key Account Manager
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Marketing spending is one of our most relevant budget items. [...] A scalable, robust and comprehensible data pipeline saves significant costs.

Sascha Urban
Director Data Blinkist
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By building the platform, we are now able to make data-driven decisions and further develop our products in a customer-oriented manner.

Matthias Koch
Productmanager
HD+
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By cleverly linking data, we have not only optimized our internal processes, but also broken up data silos and thus secured a decisive competitive advantage.

Vanessa Kremer
Lead Data & Analytics Chapter
Aachen real estate
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The leading technologies
we use

How we work—and what you get out of it

We’ll help you automate your reporting and streamline your data processes—with our experience, hands-on approach, and a clear plan.

We listen before we deliver

Before we get started, let’s take a moment to understand your setup, your goals, and your situation. Only then will we move on to the development phase.

We are open to technology

We don’t choose tools—we choose solutions. We provide independent advice and recommend only what truly makes sense for you.

We speak plain language

We explain things clearly—even when it comes to complex technical topics.

We use AI

We use AI where it makes sense. This allows us to achieve results faster and more efficiently.

Questions that will help you

FAQ

How is a data warehouse different from a cloud data platform?

A traditional data warehouse is a central repository for data. A cloud data platform goes beyond that, combining data models, infrastructure automation, governance, pipelines, DataOps, and analytics into a single integrated environment, making it ideal for reporting, self-service BI, and advanced analytics.

When is a traditional data warehouse no longer sufficient?

A classic data warehouse reaches its limits when data volumes grow, new data sources are added, or analytics and AI use cases arise. That's when you need a flexible data infrastructure that can be scaled, supports various types of data and can be operated automatically.

Why is scalable data infrastructure important?

Scalable data infrastructure ensures that your system does not collapse with growing data volumes and new use cases. It enables stable data delivery, rapid analyses, lower operating costs, and better integrations with BI or ML tools.

Which technologies and cloud platforms does taod use?

We are open to technology and work with popular tools and cloud platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure and dbt. Which tools are best for you depends on your use case and your existing environment.

What is the role of cloud infrastructure for analytics and AI?

Cloud infrastructure enables elastic computing power, high performance, and rapid deployment of new environments. As a result, analytics, BI and AI use cases can be efficiently implemented and scaled as required.

Do you still have any unanswered questions?

Let us answer your questions during a non-binding initial consultation.

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