Key Strategic Themes

This strategy reaffirms BMT’s commitment to leveraging data as a core strategic asset for solving complex challenges, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving operational excellence. Customer-Centricity Data is essential for understanding and meeting customer needs. By consolidating and analysing customer data, BMT can proactively adapt services to deliver timely, personalised value. Innovation BMT’s data strategy fosters … Read more

Strategic Overview

BMT’s Commitment to Excellence BMT operates as a maritime-focused design and technical consulting firm dedicated to solving complex challenges in a rapidly changing environment. In a world where change is a constant, BMT embraces digital transformation with a customer-driven, digital-first approach to all aspects of our business, from our operating model to customer interactions. The … Read more

Executive Summary

In an era of unprecedented change and digital transformation, BMT is committed to leveraging data as a strategic asset to enhance customer experiences, drive operational excellence, and sustain competitive advantage. This Data Operations Plan establishes a robust framework that centralises data management, fosters a data-driven culture, and aligns with BMT’s broader strategic objectives to create … Read more

What’s the difference between accuracy and precision?

Accuracy is the degree of closeness to true value. Precision is the degree to which an instrument or process will repeat the same value. In other words, accuracy is the degree of veracity while precision is the degree of reproducibility. What does accuracy mean? If a measurement is accurate, it means that it agrees closely … Read more

Use Case: API vs CSV

When comparing the integration of CSV files and APIs with the DataWarehouse, several factors impact data integrity, including data accuracy, consistency, security, and the ability to handle large datasets. Below are some key comparisons and potential risks associated with each method: 1. Data Accuracy and Consistency CSV Integration: API Integration: 2. Data Security CSV Integration: … Read more

My first Power BI

Create Parameters Create two parameters… Use a Token on myBMT The token allows the Datawarehouse to identify with the source of the report, as PowerBI cannot send environment details. (answers on a postcard please, if you know how) So the token is used to give the report a unique identifier myBMT | Token (bmt-dwh-uks-app-my.azurewebsites.net) Navigate … Read more

QA Requirements

Quality standards that apply to the development. Software Lifecycle used Software Quality tool(s) and methods used. The overarching goal of Data Warehouse Development Quality Plan is proactive problem-solving, where any anomalies or discrepancies are swiftly identified and rectified before they escalate into issues. Through continuous monitoring, analysis, and data observability, the reliability, accuracy, and accessibility … Read more

Introduction

Purpose of Software Quality Plan The purpose of a Data Warehouse Development Quality Plan is to ensure that the development, deployment, and maintenance of the data warehouse, along with its associated components such as third-party data sources, Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines, and Data Marts, meet established quality standards. This plan serves as a comprehensive … Read more

Development Programme

Project Plan or other project management document. Data Discovery Stage: Objective: Identify data sources, understand data requirements, and define the scope of the DataMart project. Key Activities: Deliverables: Design Stage: Objective: Design the architecture, schema, and data models for the DataMart. Key Activities: Deliverables: MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Stage: Objective: Develop and deploy a minimum … Read more

Support

Organisation/Team responsible for management of Service Desk requests/incidents. Escalation Routes All reports WILL provide a method of raising a Service Desk request for support.  Once raised the following escalation routes will be followed. Issues Reporting (IT Service Desk) Stage Activity Comments Call Received Greet & Verify IdentityDocument Caller Details   Problem Identification Listen & Clarify … Read more