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I often work with organizations that have a need to move data out of their transactional operational systems to a repository in real-time. These organizations usually have a need to reduce query, reporting, and analytics loads on operational systems while increasing the real-time query and analytics applications to make better data-driven decisions.  This operational data […]

I believe there is confusion about what a data Lake is based on a 10-year-old definition that is not accurate anymore so,  in this post, I wanted to provide some clarity of what a Data Lake is in today’s technology terms. A data lake is a centralized repository that allows you to store all your […]

I have read several articles that explain that the Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and Data Lakehouse are different repositories and that you may need several or all of them. Frankly, I don’t agree, and I thought it was time to provide a different point of view. In this post, I will explain why I believe […]

Google Cloud Next is only a few short weeks away! The conference will occur August 29-31, 2023, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Next is where decision makers, developers, and anyone passionate about an accessible, scalable, socially responsible cloud come together to share challenges, solutions, 10x ideas, and game-changing technologies. Be sure to visit […]

Perficient promotes an inclusive culture where every colleague is challenged, championed, and celebrated. Our award-winning culture attracts and retains proficient people like Courtney Haupt, senior technical consultant. Courtney joined Perficient after receiving a referral from a trusted peer, and she has continued to learn and grow during her time here. Continue reading to learn more […]

Perficient is excited to announce that we have earned the Data Analytics Partner Specialization in the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program.  By earning this Partner Specialization, we have demonstrated a deep level of technical proficiency, expertise, and customer impact by building client infrastructure and workflows on the Google Cloud. The Google Cloud Data Analytics Partner […]

Google Analytics is one of the most powerful tools available for businesses to track and analyze their website traffic. With the release of Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google has introduced a new and improved version of the platform, including a range of new features and benefits. Suppose you’re currently using Universal Analytics to track your […]

What is FinOps? In today’s business world, companies are increasingly turning to cloud computing to power their operations. With the benefits of scalability, flexibility, and cost savings, cloud computing has become the go-to solution for businesses looking to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced marketplace. However, with the benefits of cloud computing come new challenges, particularly […]

As businesses increasingly adopt multicloud architectures to drive innovation and create value, IT leaders face mounting pressure to develop a successful multicloud strategy. While our comprehensive ‘IT Leader’s Guide to Multicloud Readiness‘ provides a detailed exploration of the multicloud migration, this blog post serves as a primer, providing valuable insights into the benefits of a […]

Google’s announcement of the upcoming retirement of their Optimize A/B testing product took me by surprise. In my mind’s eye I still see experimentation as shiny and exciting technology. I’ll blame this on the finesse of leading software providers, who have adeptly added sophisticated testing and personalization capabilities over the years, right in line with […]

This is the final blog in a series that explains how organizations can prevent their Data Lake from becoming a Data Swamp, with insights and strategy from Perficient’s Senior Data Strategist and Solutions Architect, Dr. Chuck Brooks. Read the previous blog, here.  In the first article in this series, I explained the five components necessary […]

This is the fourth blog in a series that explains how organizations can prevent their Data Lake from becoming a Data Swamp, with insights and strategy from Perficient’s Senior Data Strategist and Solutions Architect, Dr. Chuck Brooks. Read the previous blog, here.    In the first article in this series, I explained the five components […]