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Organisations must evolve their data engineering practices to support real-time decisions, advanced analytics, and AI. Scalable data engineering is rooted in principles like treating metadata as foundational, visualising pipelines as clear workflow models, and integrating governance early rather than as an afterthought. Rigorous testing and quality assurance similar to software engineering prevent errors and improve reliability. To support growth, teams should enable self-service and automation, balancing empowerment with structure. These practices help teams build trusted, maintainable, and scalable data platforms that consistently deliver high-quality data for business use.

We are thrilled to announce that Data Domain has been officially approved as a supplier on Marketplace, the New Zealand government’s online procurement platform. This recognition signifies our commitment to excellence and reinforces our position as a trusted provider of data and analytics services.

Data Domain attended the NZ CIO Summit 2024 with TTC at Vector Arena, where AI was the main focus. The event highlighted AI's role in automation, decision-making, and innovation. Our booth attracted great conversations with clients and prospects about leveraging AI for business value. A session by Cindy Taibi emphasised leadership and team recognition. We left inspired, ready to apply new insights and excited for next year’s summit!

On July 11th, Data Domain joined the GOVIS Test Professionals Meetup. Phil Judd discussed strategies for secure test data management, focusing on data governance and advanced techniques. Liz MacPherson from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner highlighted the importance of robust data protection to prevent compliance risks and reputational damage. For more details, read our full recap blog

A recent presentation by the Microsoft CAT Team in Auckland offered valuable insights into the future of Microsoft's data and analytics platforms, aligning with key themes discussed at the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2024 in Las Vegas. These themes included advancements in data acquisition, reducing time-to-insights, enhanced security, and the utilisation of AI-powered tools. These innovations offer significant potential for organisations seeking to optimise data-driven decision-making.

At Data Domain, we understand the transformative power of data. When customer data is scattered across systems, it can be difficult to gain valuable insights and build strong customer relationships. This was the challenge facing One NZ, New Zealand's largest wireless carrier, when they approached us to improve customer engagement for their business clients.

Data Domain, a pioneering data and analytics consultancy, is making its debut as a New Zealand-owned company with a distinctive edge. As a division of the global premiere testing consultancy TTC Global, Data Domain is poised to provide a unique offering in the data landscape.