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What is ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)?

ETL refers to the process of extracting data from a source system, transforming it into the desired format, and loading it into a target system. ETL is typically used when data needs to be moved from one system to another, or when it needs to be cleansed or aggregated.

What is ETL? Extract Transform Load

How does ETL work?

As its name suggests, ETL is made up of three distinct phases:

  • The Extract phase involves accessing and retrieving the raw data from the source system, such as a data silo, warehouse or data lake. Pretty much any repository or system that an organisation uses to store data will need to have that data extracted as part of an ETL process. This is usually because source systems, lakes and warehouses are not designed to perform analytics or computational analysis in situ. Additionally, many organisations are constantly undergoing digital transformation, moving away from legacy systems to newer storage options, meaning that there is no constant ‘perfect’ state of data storage for any enterprise. Tools for ETL aid in automating the extraction process and saving the considerable time (not to mention risk of human error) in performing the task manually.
  • The Transform phase involves converting the data into the desired format, which may involve cleansing, filtering, or aggregation. It’s a vitally important step to help reinforce data integrity. At this stage, firms might choose to employ data quality rules on the data itself, as well as to measure the data’s suitability for specific regulations such as .
  • The Load phase loads the transformed data into the target system – such as a new data lake or data warehouse. ETL processes can be performed manually or using specialised ETL software to reduce the manual effort and risk of error. Two different options are available to firms at this stage: load the data over a staggered period of time (‘incremental load’) or all at once (‘full load’). Data analysis is often performed as part of the ETL process in order to identify trends or patterns in the data, understand its history, and build models for training AI algorithms. Data pipelines are often used to automate ETL processes.

What is an example of ETL?

 

ETL processes are usually used for data analysis and data pipelines. However, they can also be used for other purposes such as data cleansing and data migration. Raw data is often transformed into a more usable format during the process. For example, it can be transformed from a CSV file into an SQL database. For a customer story where ETL was used in a regulatory compliance context, check out this case study.

Single Customer View – Retail Banking

Why is ETL important?

ETL is important because it allows you to use your data in the way you want to! Without ETL, you would risk being stuck with unusable data. You can extract the data you need from multiple sources, transform it into a format that’s compatible with your target system, and then load it into that system. This gives you the ability to analyze your data and use it however you see fit. ETL is an essential part of any data-driven operation.

How can I use ĢƵ to perform ETL?

It is extremely easy to connect ĢƵ’ Self Service Data Quality software to a wide range of data sources for ETL purposes. Our platform is designed for people who aren’t programmers or coders, putting data management operations in the hands of business and data specialists. Contact us today for a demo and we’ll happily show you how.

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]]> What is ESG? /glossary/what-is-esg/ Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:13:22 +0000 /?p=16272 Environmental, Social and Governance refers to a collection of criteria used to evaluate an organisation’s operations and measure their sustainability.

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What is ESG?

ESG is an acronym for Environmental, Social and Governance, and refers to a collection of criteria used to evaluate an organisation’s operations and measure their sustainability.

“Over the long-term, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues–ranging from climate change to diversity to board effectiveness–have real and quantifiable financial impacts…” noted BlackRock chief executive in the wake of the Paris Climate agreement, following the United Nations’ adoption of the .

ESG is becoming increasingly important to investors when considering where to put their money, reflecting a new in the corporate boardroom. Examples of ESG could include specific elements such as:

  • (E) Data on an organisation’s carbon emissions;
  • (S) Diversity and inclusion policies; and
  • (G) Disclosing information on companies’ corporate behaviour.

Having mission-led processes creates mutual value for companies and their shareholders, delivering positive returns on the planet, people, and for overall business outcomes.

When considering an investment, socially-conscious companies with ESG accreditations are likely to perform well with investors who consider sustainability to be a key indicator for long-term success and profitability, alongside a desire to invest in businesses with whom they share similar values. 

It is expected that ESG will continue to emerge as a key theme in investment over the next decade, underpinning a lot of the conversations and debates surrounding corporate business models.

How can ĢƵ Help?

Given that much of ESG is fundamentally a data quality and reporting challenge, applying a business user-focused platform with high configurability and connectivity to external and internal data sources makes perfect sense. Contact us if you are exploring how data quality management can benefit your ESG approach.

ESG Data & Regulatory Standards

What can firms do about ESG data and regulatory reporting?
In this blog, John Carroll explores the problem of ‘Green Tape’.

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