Informed Company: How to Build Modern Agile Data Stacks that Drive Winning Insights

The emergence of new technologies and the explosion of data have led to the need for new practices for managing and getting value out of data. The Informed Company provides definitive direction on how to leverage the modern data stack, including cloud computing, columnar storage, cloud ETL tools, and cloud BI tools. It also covers best practices for every stage, from querying production databases at a small startup to setting up data marts for different business lines of an enterprise. Most businesspeople are almost completely self-taught when it comes to data, and this book will help them gain the knowledge they need to work faster and more nimbly, armed with actionable decision-making data.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

The emergence of new technologies and the vast explosion of data in recent years have necessitated the adoption of new practices for managing and extracting value from data. In the modern, data-driven competitive landscape, relying on a haphazard approach, such as sporadic reading of blog posts and piecemeal implementation of data practices without comprehensive visibility, is no longer sufficient. To thrive in this environment, organizations need a definitive guide on how to leverage the modern data stack, encompassing cloud computing, columnar storage, cloud ETL tools, and cloud BI tools.

The Informed Company offers invaluable guidance on how to optimize the modern data stack, enabling organizations to harness the power of data as a strategic asset for success. This comprehensive resource will teach you how to work seamlessly with Agile methods and establish processes tailored to your company's specific needs, leveraging your data as a powerful catalyst for growth.

Throughout the book, authors Fowler and David draw upon their extensive experience at Chartio to shed light on a crucial realization: most businesspeople possess a limited understanding of data, often relying on outdated resources that fail to keep pace with the latest cloud technologies and advancements in data analytics. This book aims to rectify this knowledge gap, providing readers with a solid foundation in data and bringing them up to speed with the most effective practices and strategies in the field.

Discover the data stack strategies employed by successful small, medium, and enterprise companies, gaining insights into the different Agile stages of data organization and selecting the most suitable approach for your team. Learn how to maintain Data Lakes and Data Warehouses, ensuring efficient and accessible data storage. Gain the knowledge necessary to architect Data Warehouses and Data Marts, building robust data infrastructure that supports your business's growth and innovation.

Understanding your business's level of maturity is crucial in determining the appropriate data management approach. The Informed Company provides valuable guidance on assessing your organization's data maturity and developing a roadmap for data transformation. By embracing the power of the modern data stack and implementing effective data management practices, organizations can unlock the full potential of their data and drive sustainable competitive advantage in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 235 x 187 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119748007