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The Pains of Merging Data

Dec 10, 2024
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Makira

The Pains of Merging Data

Retailers often face the need to merge data from multiple disparate data sources - operating multiple brands, divisions, content, and more. The challenges of trying to merge data from multiple sources can be daunting. At Makira, we’ve designed a foolproof method featuring two key components for a successful data merge project:

1.       Process – Our step-by-step process guides you through to a successful outcome.

2.      Technology – The Makira Integration Platform (MIP) features a robust set of tools for data migration, data cleansing/validation, automation, and monitoring.

 

Process for Successfully Merging Data

 Benefits of using MIP for your next data merge project

The Makira Integration Platform (MIP) is a proprietary cloud native integration engine that allows our customers to quickly integrate various retail applications in real time. At the heart of MIP, is a set of purpose-built retail data intelligent microservices that translate various datatypes across the retail application suite. MIP provides continuous validation and retry logic to ensure the right data reaches its endpoint. Using MIP for your next data merge project will result in the following benefits:

●      Reduced Complexity: MIP alleviates the complexities associated with handling multiple data sources for all your retail data. MIP supports a wide range of connectors to various systems, databases, APIs, and file formats.

●      Improved Data Quality: By building retail data intelligence into the heart of MIP, information is translated and migrated reliably and with reduced errors. MIP is equipped with powerful validation tools that ensure data accuracy and consistency throughout the merging process.

●      Faster Time-to-Value: Automated processes and streamlined workflows enable quicker completion of data merge projects, allowing organizations to realize value faster.

●      Cost Efficiency: MIP provides real-time monitoring and reporting tools to track the progress of your data merge project, minimizing manual efforts and errors. MIP can help organizations reduce operational costs related to all your data merge projects.

 

The Makira Integration Platform stands out as a reliable, proven solution for retail businesses facing the challenges of merging data from multiple sources. MIP can help ensure successful data consolidation that meets your organization’s needs on time and within budget.

 

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