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Welcome to Lightside
  • Architecture with Vision
    Data warehouse and business intelligence architectures that...
    · leverage existing technology investment
    · scale vertically and horizontally to maintain performance as loads increase
    · can be extended to meet changing business needs
    · use the right tool for the job - one size doesn’t fit all
    Result: The best price-performance ratio and a roadmap for growth.

  • Execution with Agility
    · an iterative methodology with immediate, tangible results
    · end-to-end expertise, from source data to front-end tools
    · effective management of people, technology, and projects
    Result: Complex projects that are on time, on budget, and meet business objectives.

  • Implementation with Impact
    · systems that people enjoy using every day to make better decisions
    · transforming labor-intensive data gathering and reporting into “insight at your fingertips”
    · looking forward instead of only being able to look backward
    Result: Powerful and useful decision support.

Recent Engagements
  • Retail: 9 TB analysis system
    · replaced underperforming system with hybrid SMP/MPP architecture, increased performance 12x, doubled warehouse size to 3 billion fact rows
    · new architecture supports 15x more concurrent users
    · new architecture saved over $1.5 million
    Result: Reduced out-of-stocks, reduced customer migration and defection. System paid for itself in under a year.
    Tools: Custom ETL, Netezza, MicroStrategy

  • Competitive intelligence: 10 TB clickstream analysis system
    · prototyped DW/BI system in 90 days using open source tools
    · parallelized ETL to load millions of rows within short windows
    · analytic and marketing products for automotive, financial services, travel, and wireless industries
    · advanced predictive analytics with behavioral targeting
    Result: Competitive advantage on demand for Fortune 50 clients.
    Tools: Custom Java ETL, MySQL, Oracle, Java (J2EE) UI

  • CPG: analysis and forecasting system
    · conformed complex dimensions merging multiple sources including sales, marketing, budgeting, demographics, surveys, and competitor data
    · high-performing cubes for forecasting, time series, product lifecycle analysis, price elasticity modeling, and trade flow analysis
    · automated processes saved weeks of manual effort
    Result: Breadth, depth, and power unique in the industry.
    Tools: Custom preprocessing, ETI, SAP BW, Oracle, Cognos

  • Insurance: enterprise data warehouse
    · merged 40+ data marts into one authoritative, reportable warehouse
    · advanced data profiling improved data quality
    · MPP system improved performance and increased the number of supported users
    Result: Consistent, accurate reporting across the enterprise.
    Tools: Informatica, Teradata, SAS, SAS BI

  • Health care: executive information system
    · dashboards, deployed over the web and Blackberries
    · drill down and through to get the right information
    · advanced pattern-of-care, revenue management, and compliance metrics
    Result: Better patient care and higher reimbursement rates.
    Tools: DTS, SQL Server, MS Analysis and Reporting Services, C#

  • Biopharmaceutical: enterprise reporting system
    · extended existing warehouses to resolve complex financial and accounting issues
    · agile development produced results in weeks, not months
    · innovative architecure leveraged existing “spread-marts”
    Result: Consistent, accurate, enterprise-wide reporting.
    Tools: Informatica, Oracle Financials, Hyperion, Business Objects