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Lower Cost Data Platforms

Reduce the cost of building, running and evolving your data platform without compromising value or reliability.

Many organisations overspend on data platforms due to over-engineering, duplicated effort and reactive fixes. We help you design, build and operate data platforms that are cost-efficient, sustainable and aligned to real business demand.

Why Lower Cost Data Platforms Matter

High data platform costs are rarely caused by a single technology decision. They are usually the result of:

• Platforms designed without clear use cases or ownership
• Repeated engineering effort to solve the same problems
• Complex architectures that are expensive to maintain and extend
• Poor visibility of usage, performance and cost drivers
• Operational issues that lead to firefighting and rework

Lowering platform costs is not about cutting corners. It is about building platforms that are fit for purpose, easier to operate and cheaper to evolve over time.

How We Deliver Lower Cost Data Platforms

We deliver lower cost data platforms by combining product accelerators with consulting expertise. The balance of products and services is tailored to your environment, priorities and delivery capability

Accelerated by our products

CF.Stratus™

Identify and act on cost saving opportunities through continuous performance and usage insight.

CF.Cumulus™

Automate repetitive work and simplify development cycles.

CF.Nimbus™

Reduce discovery and analysis effort through automation.

Delivered with our expertise

Data Platform Build

Avoid unnecessary complexity and rework by building platforms that are fit for purpose from the outset.

Technical Strategy

Avoid unnecessary complexity and design choices that increase build and run costs.

Lowering platform costs is not about cutting corners. It is about building platforms that are fit for purpose, easier to operate and cheaper to evolve over time.

Recommended Ways to Get Started

These starting points provide structured ways to identify cost drivers, reduce waste and establish more sustainable platform foundations.

Architecture Review

An independent review of your current data architecture to identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.

Data Platform Design

Design a target data platform architecture aligned to your use cases, constraints and future roadmap.

Data Platform Build

Implement a modern data platform using proven patterns and delivery practices.

Our Proven Results

Tangible results of our unique approach

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Network Plus Achieves Accurate Insights and Operational Efficiency Through Data Modernisation
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Implementing a Metadata-Driven Data Platform: Notting Hill Genesis Journey to Smarter Data
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Texas United Management: Driving Operational Efficiency and Sustainability Through Data Modernisation
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Modernising Construction: Bloor Homes Unlocks AI and Analytics Potential

Ready to Lower the Cost of Your Data Platform?

If controlling platform cost without sacrificing value is a priority, we would be happy to explore how this outcome could be achieved in your context.
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