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Databricks Lakehouse: A Powerful Framework for Modern Data and Analytics

Analytics /

Introduction For years, businesses had to choose between the flexibility of a data lake and the performance of a data warehouse. The Lakehouse architecture, pioneered by Databricks, combines the best of both worlds by offering one platform for all your data, analytics, and AI needs. At MetaFactor, our Calgary Data Engineer Experts help organizations adopt […]

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Apache Airflow & dbt: Proven Strategy From Orchestration to Transformation

Analytics, Historians /

Introduction Modern data teams face a common challenge: how to manage growing volumes of data while ensuring it is reliable, timely, and ready for analytics. Traditional pipelines often break under the pressure of multiple data sources, complex dependencies, and the need for continuous validation. Without the right tools, analysts are left chasing broken SQL scripts,

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SSRS Deprecation: Unlock a Future-Ready Migration With MetaFactor

Visualization /

Introduction: What Is SSRS and How Does It Compare to Power BI?  SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a Microsoft reporting tool used to create, manage, and deliver paginated reports. These reports are typically formatted for printing and follow a fixed layout, making them well suited for operational, financial, and compliance reporting. SSRS includes features

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DataParc: Real-Time Analytics and Visual Intelligence Made Simple

Historians, Visualization /

Introduction  In process manufacturing, fast and intuitive access to plant data is essential for informed decision-making. As Calgary OSIsoft PI Experts, we understand the value of streamlined data analysis and real-time visibility. dataPARC is a modern operations intelligence platform that integrates a high-speed time-series historian with advanced visualization tools, empowering everyone from operators to corporate

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Digital Twins Transform Asset Performance in the Energy Sector

Analytics, Historians /

Overview The oil and gas sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the need to enhance operational efficiency, ensure safety, and meet environmental regulations. Among emerging tools and techniques, digital twins have emerged as a pivotal innovation. We are Calgary OSIsoft PI Experts and Calgary OSIsoft PI AF Experts. AVEVA, a global leader in

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From Excel to Dataverse: A Powerful Data Transformation

Analytics, Business Intelligence, Visualization /

An engineering consulting firm needed to upgrade wiring and monitoring systems across three U.S. gas plants. Right away, they hit a major roadblock: all input/output (IO) data lived in one massive, clunky Excel spreadsheet. It was stored on a shared drive and passed between engineers, managers, and site staff. At MetaFactor, we are Calgary Power

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Conquer Data Cube Chaos – How to Power Ahead with Smarter BI

Business Intelligence /

The Future of Online Analytical Processing In the fast-changing world of data analytics, businesses must manage and analyze vast amounts of data efficiently. Traditionally, tools like SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), IBM Cognos, and other data cube-based solutions have been central to Business Intelligence (BI). However, as data grows and analysis becomes more complex, these

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Transformative and Expert Insights Made Easy With AVEVA Historian

Historians /

AVEVA Historian is a powerful database software that collects, compresses, and stores real-time plant data while responding to SQL requests. Formerly known as Wonderware, it has been around since 1987 and offers a mature toolset. Through often deployed with the Application Server in the AVEVA System Platform, it can also function independently. MetaFactor helps clients

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Industrial Intelligence Made Simple with Canary Labs

Historians /

About Canary Canary Labs is a process data historian system that has been around since 1985. Headquartered in Martinsburg, the company has over 20,000 installations worldwide in more than 70 countries. Canary offers numerous data connectors, a robust data collection architecture, and easy access to operational data.We are Calgary Canary Labs Experts Deployment Model Canary

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SignalX: Industrial Operational Data Connectivity Platform

Historians /

To increase efficiency, industrial operations need seamless, secure, and real-time access to data from diverse operational technology (OT) sources. These sources include data historians (e.g., AVEVA PI, Honeywell Uniformance), control systems, PLCs, alarm management systems, LMS systems, MES systems, and more. As a result, this data is essential for informed decision-making and generating insights. We

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