Optimizing internal data analysis processes

Finance Company

Our client is a German financial institution based in Frankfurt. The company is a central organ of monetary policy and plays a crucial role in the national and European financial industry. To optimize internal decision-making processes, a secure and scalable analytics platform was created that ensures real-time insights, strict security compliance and seamless data integration.

 

Customer situation

  • Need to establish a secure, scalable Visual Analytics Service for internal users
  • Requirement for real-time data access from Cloudera Hadoop and SAP HANA, ensuring compliance with strict security regulations
  • Demand for interactive dashboards to empower employees with self-service analytics
  • Necessity for an on-premise deployment due to high security and regulatory constraints
  • Need for an enablement program to train employees on dashboard development and best practices

Project approach

  • Conducted requirements analysis to define the security, infrastructure, and performance needs
  • Designed and deployed a high-security Tableau Server cluster (Development, Staging, Production) within the customer's internal infrastructure
  • Implemented secure live connectivity to Cloudera Hadoop and SAP HANA, leveraging Kerberos authentication and SAML delegation for seamless, protected data access
  • Developed interactive dashboards tailored for internal users, providing real-time insights and visualization tools to support decision-making
  • Optimized on-premise performance through a distributed architecture, hardware sizing, and regulatory-compliant security measures
  • Executed an enablement program, including user training and consulting services, to empower employees to create and maintain Tableau dashboards independently

Project result

  • Secure & scalable analytics platform: Fully deployed Tableau Server cluster (Development, Staging, Production) with strict access controls and security compliance
  • Real-time & efficient data access: Secure integration with Cloudera Hadoop and SAP HANA, ensuring seamless and compliant data retrieval
  • Empowered employees with self-service analytics: Custom interactive dashboards provided real-time insights, improving decision-making
  • Optimized performance & regulatory adherence: On-premise deployment met high security and regulatory standards, ensuring data protection and efficient workflows
  • Sustainable enablement & long-term support: Structured training and consulting services ensured employees could independently develop and maintain dashboards