Background
Operating in a data-intensive sector, a leading distributor of wine and spirits, recognized the importance of efficient data management for sustaining a competitive edge. Their operations relied on a diverse array of data encompassing sales, operations, finance, and more. This data was gathered from various sources and consolidated into a centralized database. The information from this database supported crucial functions such as sales forecasting, procurement, delivery logistics, customer, and vendor management, and order history tracking.
Use Case
Before implementing Astera Data Pipeline Builder, the businessr faced challenges in replicating data from an SQL Anywhere database to a MYSQL database, essential for powering a new web application to replace legacy technology. The existing ODBC solutions were insufficient for their needs, and without a viable alternative, the company was on the brink of resorting to a labor-intensive, manual coding process to achieve database replication.
“The biggest challenge in performing our database replication was that we commissioned Astera to write a database connector for the SQL Anywhere database. We attempted to run this with plain ODBC but that wasn’t sufficient enough. No other product was being used. A manual coding project would have been started had we not picked an ETL.” – Sr. Systems Developer.
Enter Astera Data Pipeline Builder
The company chose Astera Data Pipeline Builder for its ability to automate the data replication process. Astera developed a custom database connector for SQL Anywhere, enabling seamless data flow into the MYSQL database. This process involved replicating approximately 175GB of data across 200 tables, which they handled seamlessly with the help of the data replication tool.
The company was able to leverage Astera’s data integration solution to modernize its data infrastructure, facilitating the development of a new web-based platform accessible to the sales team on any device with a web browser. This transition has replaced deprecated legacy technology and streamlined operations, reducing the need for manual data handling and significantly improving data accuracy and accessibility.
The company also used the tool to map different Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) and ensure continuous data syncing, streamlining their operations. They used source and destination artifacts that cater to a variety of file formats and databases, seamlessly integrated their diverse data sources, facilitating the efficient transfer of information from one database source to another. Additionally, they were able to transmit report data to various stakeholders via email, enhancing the accessibility and distribution of critical information.
Profile
A leader in the alcoholic beverage industry that, excels in customer service and efficient data management, ensuring a competitive edge as a top wine and spirits distributor.
Industry
Food and Beverage
Product
Astera Data Pipeline Builder
Use Case
Using Astera Data Pipeline Builder, the company can replicate data from SQL Anywhere to MYSQL for a new web app, saving them hours of manual coding.
Result
The business transformed its data management by automating replication across 200 tables, enhancing efficiency, and modernizing infrastructure for web access.
“Astera Data Pipeline Builder is the piece that effectively maps the data (data types, indexes, key, etc) from one RDBMS to another.” – Sr. Systems Developer.
Astera provides exceptional 24/7 support, offering prompt assistance and clarity whenever needed. This constant support boosted this alcoholic beverage distributor’s confidence in the software, ensuring smooth integration into their operations.
“My experience with the support team has been great. If I simply can’t figure something out, I send it to them for guidance or resolution. If I discover a bug, they figure out the issue at hand and resolve it with a version/build update.” – Sr. Systems Developer.