Author name: Sharon Reaves

The Challenges of SQL ETL

SQL (standard query language) is a powerful domain-specific coding protocol that is used to manage or stream-process data within a relational database management system. It is the gold standard of programming languages and widely used among developers for its ability to manage data in different types of environments where diverse information relationships exist. There is […]

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Business Response Architecture Part 2 of 2: Here is the Elephant in Your IT Department

We’ve all been to this movie.  Luke Skywalker and company find themselves in an Imperial garbage disposal unit. You know the scene: Leia in a white dress; Han and Luke in white stormtrooper armor. Then the walls start closing in.  We’ve all seen it. It is possibly one of the most iconic scenes in cinematic

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K3 Takes on Informatica

Key Contrasts Between K3 ETL Integration and Informatica Stark differences emerge when comparing K3 ETL to Informatica: Code Environment: As the leader in low-code ETL, K3 allows non-technical strategists to refine the data they need. Informatica is extremely high-code and requires an army of developers to make it work. Informatica came from decades ago.  It

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BizTalk Data Integration vs K3 ETL Data Prep & Integration: Which is better?

The Major Differences between BizTalk Data Integration and K3 ETL and Data Prep Is your organization considering an ETL solution for its data needs? Here is a high-level comparison of the Microsoft BizTalk and K3 ETL platforms to determine which option is a better fit. Ease of use: BizTalk requires expert-level coding knowledge; K3 visualizes

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Part 2 of 2 : Solving ELT Framework Challenges with No-Code K3 ETL

ETL frameworks, which make it possible to visually map and normalize data, are imperative for organizations that want to make data-driven decisions. In part one of this two-part blog series, we discussed the importance of establishing an ETL framework[CT1] . Now we’re going to delve into the challenges that can arise during this process and

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K3 ETL Data Prep & Integration vs Fivetran ELT Tool: Which is Better?

Major Differences Between Fivetran and K3 Overall, which is better — Fivetran or K3? Let’s do a high-level comparison to find out. Fivetran only offers  limited transformation capabilities. Most of the Fivetran functionality is focused on connecting to data sources. Fivetran is expensive to scale: Fivetran uses a consumption-based pricing model that skyrockets with higher

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HVR Data Replication vs K3 ETL Data Prep & Integration: Which is better?

The Major Differences between HVR and K3 ETL Is your organization considering a data solution? Here is a high-level comparison of the HVR and K3 ETL platforms to determine which option is a better fit. Ease of use: HVR requires some expert-level coding knowledge; K3 visualizes and normalizes data with no coding required. Scalability: HVR

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Which is better – MuleSoft ETL Integration or K3 ETL Data Prep & Integration?

The Major Differences Between Mulesoft and K3 Let’s do a high-level comparison of the Mulesoft and K3 platforms to see which is better overall. Ease of use: K3 is super low code, Mulesoft requires extensive coding knowledge. Mulesoft is expensive to scale:  The number one complaint for Mulesoft users is that it’s very expensive to

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Which is better – SSIS ETL Integration or K3 ETL Data Prep & Integration?

The Major Differences between SSIS ETL and K3 ETL Is your organization considering an ETL solution for its data needs? Here is a high-level comparison of the SSIS ETL and K3 ETL platforms to determine which option is a better fit. Ease of use: SSIS requires expert-level coding knowledge; K3 visualizes and normalizes data with

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The Dodd-Frank Limits Gotcha

Dodd-Frank step down limits went live for the core products on March 15. The rest go live first of the New Year.  On the first limits rule read, many of us came away thinking it is pretty much a kitten. On the surface there wasn’t anything earth shattering.  On closer inspection there was one real

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Pros and Cons of Using Snowflake Data Cloud in Enterprise IT

First off, let’s ask: “What’s so great about Snowflake?” Lots and lots of discussion about Snowflake. It’s new and novel. As with any technology, there are pros and cons. Let’s talk about that! While Snowflake data warehouses offer nice “pros” to businesses when compared to traditional data warehouse offerings, it’s important to understand the contrasting

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