Cloud-Powered Analytics
Case Study
Revolutionizing Retail with Cloud-Powered Analytics
Europa transformed its retail operations by migrating to cloud-based data solutions, achieving unprecedented efficiency in data processing and analysis. The company leveraged Azure Databricks to unify disparate data sources across its multinational retail network, enabling real-time decision-making capabilities previously impossible with legacy systems.
Turnover
18 months
Company
Europe
Industry
Retail
Budget
Confidential
Challenges of Legacy Infrastructure
Europa’s growth was hampered by outdated analytics systems that couldn’t scale with their expanding business. Data processing took weeks, preventing timely insights for seasonal inventory planning and promotion effectiveness. Business units operated in silos, with inconsistent data access creating friction between teams and limiting cross-functional collaboration.
Cloud Migration Strategy
The Europa IT team implemented a phased migration to Azure cloud services, prioritizing critical data pipelines for maximum business impact. By adopting Delta Lake technology, they established a unified data repository that maintained ACID compliance while enabling self-service access for various stakeholders.
Their implementation of automated ETL workflows reduced pipeline creation time by 65%, allowing data engineers to focus on optimization rather than maintenance. Business analysts gained direct access to consistent, reliable data through PowerBI dashboards updated in near real-time.
Measurable Business Outcomes
- Accelerated data processing from hours to minutes
- Reduced pipeline creation time by 65%
- Enabled self-service analytics across all business units
- Improved inventory management with real-time stock insights
- Enhanced customer experience through personalized recommendations