Tableau has announced an exciting new feature - Tableau Cloud is now hosted in Germany. This local hosting option not only offers enhanced data protection and compliance benefits, but also opens up new opportunities for organizations to use their data securely and efficiently. This is a crucial step for German companies looking to take full advantage of their data and comply with strict GDPR guidelines.
In this blog post, we would like to introduce you to the benefits of Tableau Cloud and show you how M2, as your first Tableau partner in Germany, can support you with a seamless migration.
Advantages of Tableau Cloud Hosting in Germany
1. Local data sovereignty and GDPR compliance
The protection of personal data is a sensitive issue, especially in Europe, and companies are under increasing pressure to strictly comply with data protection laws such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). With a Tableau Cloud Server hosted in Germany, companies can ensure that their data remains within the EU, making GDPR compliance much easier.
2. Improved performance and latency
Another advantage of local hosting is the increased performance. The proximity of the server locations to the companies in Germany and Europe minimizes latency times, which significantly improves the user experience when working with large data sets and complex dashboards.
3. Scalability and flexibility
Tableau Cloud offers companies of all sizes a scalable solution for their data analysis requirements. From start-ups to large enterprises, the platform can flexibly respond to the needs of your growing data volumes without the need for costly hardware upgrades. Tableau's cloud-based solution enables teams to access their dashboards anytime, anywhere, allowing them to work with greater agility.
4. Easy collaboration
Since Tableau Cloud is operated in the cloud, teams can work together on dashboards, analyze data and share insights in real time. This not only promotes collaboration within the organization, but also supports data-driven decisions at all levels.
M2's migration approach: How we support you on your journey to the Tableau Cloud
As a long-standing Tableau partner and experts in business intelligence, we at M2 have developed a structured and proven approach to help companies migrate to the cloud. Here is an overview of how we structure the process:
1. Analysis and advice
We start with a comprehensive analysis of your current BI infrastructure and data management. Based on this analysis, we develop a customized migration strategy that is precisely tailored to your requirements and goals. We place particular emphasis on compliance requirements and data security measures to ensure that your data is not only migrated efficiently, but also securely.
2. Migration planning and preparation
The analysis is followed by detailed planning of the migration. We identify potential challenges, define the optimal timeframe and minimize downtime to ensure the migration is as uninterrupted as possible. Our experience with complex data architectures and our close collaboration with Tableau enable us to make the migration process as smooth as possible.
3. Data migration and test
In this phase, the actual migration of your data and dashboards to the Tableau Cloud begins. We ensure that your data is transferred securely and completely and carry out comprehensive tests to guarantee the data integrity and functionality of your dashboards in the new cloud environment.
4. Optimization and training
After a successful migration, we work with your team to optimize the performance of your Tableau Cloud instance. In addition, we provide targeted training and workshops to ensure your teams are able to fully utilize the new environment. Our enablement approach aims to make your employees fit to work productively in the new environment through training and “Doctor Sessions”.
Why M2?
As the first Tableau partner in Germany and with over a decade of experience in business intelligence consulting, we are your ideal partner for the transition to Tableau Cloud. We understand the specific requirements of the German market and have already successfully accompanied numerous companies on their journey to the cloud. Through our partnerships with leading providers such as AWS, Snowflake and Exasol, we are also able to integrate high-performance data solutions that are perfectly aligned with Tableau.
Ready for migration? Let's talk!
Migrating to the Tableau Cloud not only offers you significant benefits in terms of performance and compliance, but also allows you to use your data in a completely new way. At M2, we are ready to guide you on this journey and ensure that your move to the cloud is a complete success.
Contact us today to find out more about our migration services or to arrange a consultation.