Moving data warehousing and analytics to the cloud to improve scalability, performance and cost-efficiency
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Cloud computing, data warehousingAbstract
The shift of data warehousing and analytics to the cloud has fundamentally changed how organizations handle their data, providing a more flexible and scalable environment for modern business needs. Cloud platforms eliminate the limitations of traditional on-premises systems by offering near-infinite scalability, faster processing speeds, and cost-effective solutions, allowing businesses to handle growing data volumes and complex analytics easily. By adopting cloud-based data warehousing, companies gain access to advanced technologies like serverless architectures, real-time analytics, and seamless integration with diverse data sources, significantly improving operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities. This transition is driven by the need for agility in responding to fluctuating workloads, optimizing performance, and minimizing upfront infrastructure costs. However, migrating to the cloud has its challenges. Organizations must address concerns such as data security, regulatory compliance, and the risks associated with vendor lock-in. These challenges can be effectively managed by leveraging robust encryption, strict access controls, and choosing multi-cloud or hybrid strategies. Best practices, such as starting with a well-defined migration plan, conducting thorough cost-benefit analyses, and prioritizing data governance, are crucial for a smooth transition. Real-world case studies demonstrate how businesses across various industries have leveraged cloud-based analytics to achieve transformative results, from accelerating time to insight to unlocking new revenue streams. This paper underscores the critical role of cloud computing in reshaping data warehousing and analytics, emphasizing its potential to drive innovation and deliver sustained competitive advantages.
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