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Processing time from 5 hours to 5 minutes, at 40% lower cost

A modern Azure + Databricks architecture, with end-to-end governance and near-real-time processing for more than 300 employees.

Unilever
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Case metrics

  • 5h → 5min

    Processing time, now near-real-time

  • -40%

    Cost reduction with the new architecture

  • +300

    Employees impacted

The project story

  1. Challenge

    Modernize the data architecture to support high transactional volume with more agility, reducing latency and ensuring end-to-end governance in a scalable, secure environment.

    The scenario called for a platform able to sustain accelerated growth without compromising performance or reliability.

  2. Approach

    We implemented a modern architecture on Azure + Databricks, with Structured Streaming, Unity Catalog, and a proprietary ETL framework as the central manager of the data flows.

    We organized the flows with an orchestration layer and built security and governance into the environment, raising the level of control and standardization.

  3. Result

    Processing time dropped from hours to minutes, with a 40% cost reduction and greater operational reliability.

    The platform now supports hundreds of users with governance in 100% of processes, and the customer runs on faster, more reliable data for decision-making.

Project highlights

  • Reference architecture on Azure + Databricks
  • Structured Streaming + Unity Catalog
  • Proprietary ETL framework as the central manager
  • Data orchestration flow
  • Key Vault, Storage Accounts, and AD integration
  • Governance in 100% of processes
  • Scalability and flexibility

Technologies

  • Azure
  • Databricks
  • Apache Spark
  • Unity Catalog

Customer testimonial

We are very pleased with the results we have achieved. The speed of project delivery and the quality of execution are hallmarks of this partnership. I hope to continue developing new solutions in partnership with Datatchê, increasingly adding innovation to processes and generating value directly or indirectly for the company.

Claudinei SunaBI Coordinator, Unilever

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