Data engineering companies – how to choose the right one

When it comes to working with the right data engineering company for your business, it can be challenging and overwhelming to get started. The majority of data engineering services will require a significant investment on your part, therefore you must get it right.

There is a number of factors to consider and they include reliability, trustworthiness and credibility. We have been providing data services to clients globally for over a decade, so here is how you can find out if your potential data engineering partner has those characteristics.

Scope of services offered

Scoping out the services of a data engineering company will more than likely be your first step. Have a look at their services on offer and if they fit within your requirements. However, if you cannot find what you are looking for then it might be a good idea to get in touch to see if they offer bespoke services.

A flexible approach

Every business is unique in its way of doing things and this will reflect in your data and processes in place. Therefore, the rigid services presented may not be able to fulfil your requirements. Consider finding a company that offers a customisable approach so they can deliver a solution that fulfils your unique needs and requirements.

At Ardent, we have listed our five data engineering services, however, we understand you have unique requirements, so we offer a customised service to tailor the solution fit for your business.

Previous success and case studies

You can get a good understanding of a business based on its work and success. The majority of these companies will have customer success stories and case studies highlighting their work. Some factors to look out for are:

• Scope of the project
• The technologies used
• The complexity of the projects
• Skills utilised

Consider these in line with your requirements to see if they are a good fit.

Customer reviews and testimonials

Customer reviews and testimonials are crucial to getting a realistic idea of how a company operates, how good its services are and how well they treat their customers. Many businesses will have positive reviews and testimonials on their website, therefore look on review sites to get a more accurate depiction.

“We have found that Ardent has consistently delivered value for money on a timely and reliable basis” – Tom Weiss (CTO of leading market research company)

Company ethos and the people behind it

Research the company beyond their website to gain a real understanding of the business. You can do this by speaking to some of their existing or previous clients. Some companies might even put you in touch with their current clientele. Another great way to research a company is on their social media presence primarily on LinkedIn. Find out who owns/runs the company, their relevant experiences, and the people who may be working on your projects to get a good sense of if they are the right fit.

Accreditations and certifications

Accreditation and certification in the technology industry are essential. The technology world is continuously evolving and changing; therefore, any good data engineering company will invest in the training and development of their technology teams. This will ensure you are working with teams that know and have insights on the most suitable, latest, and innovative technologies on the market.

These accreditations also prove a companies dedication to the success of their clients, so definitely something you should be looking out for. At Ardent, we are a 2x Microsoft Gold Partner, Certified AWS Partner and ISO 27001 Certified. We are committed to investing in our people to deliver excellence to our clients.

See if Ardent is the right for your business

At Ardent, we have been providing data engineering services successfully to a wide variety of clients. We understand every client will face unique challenges; therefore we offer a bespoke approach to our services. Our team will work with you to understand your challenges and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Explore our success stories on how we are helping our clients succeed with their data in a reliable, secure and cost-effective way:

• Building a 10 TB data lake for survey and near-real-time social media data
• Automating data reporting for a global market research company
• Managing and optimising 4 petabytes of client data

Get in touch to find out more or explore our data engineering services.

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