Enterprise Data Accessibility Transformation

Client Overview: Our client, Panasonic Dubai, one of Dubai’s most diversified conglomerates, faced challenges in accessing data across its various business units due to fragmented and siloed data systems. They needed a centralized solution that would enable seamless access to data and foster better decision-making capabilities.

Industry: Diversified Conglomerate Geography: UAE

Business Challenge:

Panasonic Dubai struggled with:

  • Data Silos: Each business unit had its own data storage system, preventing a unified, enterprise-wide view of data.
  • Integration Complexities: Integrating data from multiple systems with varying formats was technically challenging.
  • Accessibility & Usability: The existing system did not provide easy data access for users at different technical levels.
  • Real-Time Data Processing: The client required a system capable of processing and analyzing data in real-time for faster decision-making.
  • Scalability: The legacy data infrastructure could not scale efficiently to meet growing business demands.

Solution Overview:

Approach:

  1. Azure Data Factory: Integrated data from various sources into a unified view, consolidating disparate data sets across business units.
  2. Azure Databricks: Enabled large-scale data processing, transforming data into usable formats for real-time insights.
  3. Azure Synapse Analytics: Set up as the central data warehouse solution, enabling fast querying, storage, and powerful analytical capabilities.
  4. Azure Analysis Services: Provided advanced analysis capabilities, allowing business units to work with large datasets and generate actionable insights using semantic models.

Solution Highlights:

  • Unified Data View: Business units gained access to a 360-degree, enterprise-wide view of their data, breaking down internal silos.
  • Increased Efficiency: Data retrieval times were reduced by 70%, speeding up decision-making processes.
  • Enhanced Collaboration: Shared access to data led to better collaboration between business units, promoting more cohesive and informed business strategies.

Technology Stack:

  • Azure Data Factory
  • Azure Databricks
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Azure Analysis Services
  • Azure Data Lake

Outcome: With the centralized Azure data solution in place, Panasonic Dubai achieved faster data access, real-time insights, and better collaboration across its business units. This transformation empowered the organization with data-driven decision-making, supporting its growth and future scalability.