Scattered systems, long wait times, and a lack of clarity. AkzoNobel needed a platform that could handle scale and speed, and grow with their business. Together, we built a robust, real-time solution that works. And it’s catching on across the organization.
Solution
Enterprise Data Management
Client
AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel was dealing with massive volumes of unstructured data, spread across multiple systems, departments, and owners, from inventory numbers and pricing to media content. The scale was enormous: hundreds of millions of records. Over time, the company lost control over data quality and freshness. The existing platform took more than 36 hours to gather information. In other words, there was no guarantee that the data was up to date.
A modern, real-time data hub with phased migration
We began with an in-depth review of AkzoNobel’s systems and processes. That gave us the clarity to design a solution that fits the business and the future.
We developed a brand-new backend based on Golang, ArangoDB, and RabbitMQ—the result: a high-performance, scalable platform designed to handle complex data environments.
No big bang. The legacy system was gradually phased out without interrupting operations. Every step was rolled out in a controlled, measurable way.
The new platform processes data as it arrives, providing users with real-time visibility—no more waiting days for updates. Decisions can now be made on the spot.
No more waiting — data is instantly accessible.
Stable systems. Less noise. More clarity.
A clear structure everyone can rely on.
A phased rollout without downtime.
Actively used across the organization and ready to scale further.
Let’s explore how a scalable EDM solution can simplify your architecture and unlock real insight.
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