Optimising Data Management at ENVU: A Cloudaeon Study
ENVU automated data management with Cloudaeon, Databricks & Sigma, cutting 99% of manual work, enabling real-time insights & enterprise grade governance.
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Introduction
As businesses strive to operate efficiently in a data driven world, reliance on outdated processes, such as spreadsheet-based workflows, can create significant bottlenecks.
ENVU, a newly established business spun off from Bayer, faced a critical challenge:
Transitioning from fragmented, manual data tracking to a modern, automated analytics platform that would support real-time decisions, scalability and operational efficiency.
Cloudaeon stepped in to design and implement a fully automated KPI dashboard, leveraging Databricks and Sigma to transform ENVU’s data analytics capabilities.
This case study explores the problem ENVU faced, the innovative solution Cloudaeon provided and the long-term value created through the modernisation of its data ecosystem.
The Challenge: Fragmented, Manual and Inefficient Data Management
Before its transformation, ENVU struggled with outdated data management processes that were creating operational inefficiencies and hindering growth. As a newly independent entity, the company needed a robust framework to operate efficiently, move away from legacy systems and ensure seamless access to real-time insights.
Key challenges included:
Fragmented Data & Lack of Integration: Each region tracked key metrics like sales, inventory and approvals using separate Excel sheets, leading to data silos, inconsistencies and a lack of visibility across the organisation.
Manual Processes & Human Errors: Frequent manual updates resulted in errors, delays and inefficiencies in reporting. Teams relied on disconnected datasets, creating a time consuming process that hampered decision making.
Lack of Real-Time Insights: Leadership lacked a unified, real-time view of performance metrics, making it difficult to make informed business decisions.
Scalability & Governance Issues: ENVU’s reliance on Excel based tracking was not scalable. As the organisation grew, handling increasing volumes of data with no governance framework became unsustainable.
Recognising the urgency to address these issues, ENVU partnered with Cloudaeon to implement a modern data architecture that could support automation, real-time analytics and enterprise grade governance.
The Solution: A Fully Automated KPI Dashboard with Databricks and Sigma
To eliminate the inefficiencies of spreadsheet-based reporting, Cloudaeon implemented an end to end automated data workflow, powered by Databricks for scalable data processing and Sigma for intuitive, real-time reporting.
The key elements of the solution included:
End to End Data Automation
Replaced manual updates with an automated pipeline, ensuring real-time accuracy in all reports.
Eliminated data silos by consolidating all regional datasets into a centralised data warehouse, improving consistency and accessibility.
Scalable Data Architecture
Migrated ENVU’s fragmented Excel tracking system to Databricks, enabling high performance data processing at scale.
Implemented Delta Lake architecture, supporting structured, semi-structured and unstructured data, ensuring data reliability and governance.
Real-Time KPI Dashboard with Sigma
Developed a dynamic, real-time dashboard using Sigma, allowing leadership to monitor business performance instantly.
Ensured intuitive Excel-like functionality while removing the inefficiencies of traditional spreadsheets.
Bi-directional Data Synchronisation
Integrated seamless data syncing across all regions, ensuring updates in one system were instantly reflected across the organisation.
Implemented automated write-back functionality, allowing users to modify data directly within the dashboard while keeping the underlying dataset consistent.
Enterprise Grade Security & Governance
Established role based access control, ensuring only authorised users could access sensitive data.
Integrated automated compliance tracking, supporting industry regulations and enhancing data integrity.
The Impact: Transforming ENVU’s Data Management for Scalable Growth
The implementation of Databricks and Sigma delivered a significant transformation in the way ENVU managed its data.
Key results included:
99% Reduction in Manual Data Processing: Eliminated time consuming spreadsheet updates, allowing teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
97% Elimination of Manual Excel Tracking: Transitioned all data tracking to an automated, scalable system.
95% Reduction in FTE Cost: Optimised workflows and reduced reliance on manual data entry.
Instant, Real-Time Decision Making: Leadership gained access to live dashboards, empowering data driven business decisions.
Seamless Data Consistency Across Operations: Eliminated data silos, ensuring all regions operated with the same, up to date information.
By modernising its data management, ENVU not only increased efficiency but also positioned itself for long-term growth, with the ability to scale and adapt its data strategy as business needs evolve.
Why Cloudaeon? Your Ideal Partner for Modernisation
Successfully transitioning from manual, spreadsheet based workflows to a powerful, enterprise scale analytics solution requires a strategic partner with deep expertise. Cloudaeon is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation, offering specialised experience in Databricks architecture, data engineering and business intelligence modernisation.
As Sigma’s first partner exclusively aligned to Databricks integration, Cloudaeon brings unparalleled expertise in seamlessly migrating spreadsheet processes into a scalable, cloud native environment.
Our proven approach ensures:
Minimal disruption and maximum efficiency during the transition
Optimised performance with intelligent automation and real-time analytics
Comprehensive governance and security frameworks to safeguard data
End to end support, from assessment to implementation
Recommendations: Moving Excel Off the Desktop and Into Databricks & Sigma
To fully realise the benefits of modern, automated analytics, organisations should:
Assess Existing Spreadsheet Workflows: Identify inefficiencies and map out areas for automation.
Implement Databricks for Scalable Data Processing: Migrate from Excel to a secure, cloud-native data platform.
Adopt Sigma for Business User Accessibility: Ensure seamless transition for Excel users with a familiar UI, while enhancing analytics capabilities.
Strengthen Governance & Automation: Establish role-based security, automated data refreshes and compliance controls.
Enable Continuous Optimisation: Work with Cloudaeon to refine data processes, ensuring long-term scalability and efficiency.
Conclusion: The Future of Data Management Starts Now
The shift from manual spreadsheets to a fully automated, cloud-based analytics platform is no longer optional - it’s essential for businesses seeking to scale, enhance efficiency and stay competitive.
The success of ENVU’s transformation proves that modernising data management is a game-changer, unlocking real-time insights, reducing operational overhead, and driving smarter decision-making.
With Cloudaeon as your strategic partner, your organisation can seamlessly transition to a future ready data ecosystem; maximising efficiency, eliminating data silos and turning raw data into a competitive advantage.
