Nicola Thomson

The Role of Databricks Architecture in Data Engineering

Since it was founded in 2013, Databricks has revolutionised enterprise data management and analytics. Built on Delta Lake, an open source storage format, the set of data engineering tools it prides itself on processing enormous amounts of data, then transforming them into datasets that are primed for exploration via machine learning (ML) models. At Oakland,…

Becoming AI Ready: A Data Strategy and Platform Build for Simplify

Discover Using Oakland’s Data Maturity Framework, we assessed Simplify’s current state and identified key pain points, including: We captured the voice of the business, which revealed a strong desire to return to their position as a digital leader in the market and offer a hyper-personalised customer experience, something they referred to as “psychic conveyancing.” Define…

Can You Improve Data Quality Without New Tools?

When was the last time you did a data quality check? If you’re struggling to remember, know this: the cost of poor data quality to organisations is almost $13 million on average every year, according to Gartner. It’s an eye-watering figure! Whether you ran a quality exercise last month or last year, the importance of…

How Does Data Management Help People Take Ownership of Data?

When we talk about data management, we’re looking at how an organisation collects, processes, organises, and maintains data. An efficient and robust data management system is at the core of organisations whose processes run effectively and align with their target operating model. However, achieving data management best practice can be challenging, meaning opportunities to streamline…

Oakland Achieves Microsoft Analytics on Microsoft Azure Specialisation, Strengthening Its Data and AI Expertise

Oakland – Everything Data, a leading UK-based data consultancy, is thrilled to announce that it has officially been awarded the Analytics on Microsoft Azure specialisation. This prestigious recognition validates Oakland’s deep expertise in planning and delivering analytics solutions using Microsoft Azure, enabling customers to harness the full potential of their data assets and build transformative,…

How Microsoft Fabric is Reshaping the Enterprise Data Platform

At a recent Oakland event co-hosted with Microsoft, we had the pleasure of welcoming Chris Webb, a seasoned Microsoft Fabric expert and member of the Fabric Customer Advisory Team. Chris ran a session exploring Microsoft Fabric in full, answering: Below, we round up the insight Chris shared during the informative session – a must-read if…