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MODERN DATA

Data Integration & Engineering Services

Build fast, reliable, and scalable data pipelines that power real-time insights and business agility
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Modern Integration for a Data-Driven Enterprise

Our Data Integration & Engineering services help organizations unify fragmented systems, streamline data pipelines, and prepare data for analytics at scale. We design robust architectures that support both real-time and batch data flows—ensuring timely, trusted data is always available to the teams who need it. Whether you're integrating cloud-native platforms or legacy systems, we bring the technical depth and business focus to accelerate your data initiatives.

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INTEGRATION CHALLENGES

Common Barriers to Data Integration Success

Despite increasing data availability, many enterprises still struggle to make it usable, timely, and trustworthy. Legacy systems, siloed applications, and brittle ETL pipelines often lead to delays, data quality issues, and missed opportunities for insight. A modern integration and engineering strategy is essential to reduce latency, improve trust, and enable real-time decision-making.

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Inconsistent or Incomplete Data Across Systems

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Siloed Applications Preventing Unified Insights

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Rigid, Legacy ETL Pipelines That Are Hard to Maintain

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Lack of Real-Time Data Availability

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High Operational Overhead Managing Custom Integrations

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WHAT WE DO

Our Data Integration & Engineering Services

We design, build, and optimize modern data pipelines and integration strategies that deliver timely, high-quality, and reliable data to every part of your business. From API development and event streaming to ETL modernization and real-time data ingestion, we align technical solutions to business needs while ensuring scalability and resilience. Our team enables your platforms to move from fragmented data silos to a unified, analytics-ready environment.

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Modern Data Pipeline Engineering

Design and implement scalable, automated pipelines that support batch, streaming, and hybrid data flows across cloud and on-prem environments.

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Enterprise System Integration

Connect ERP, CRM, SaaS, and custom applications to enable seamless, governed data exchange across departments and business units.

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Streaming & Event-Driven Architecture

Build event-based data systems using Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, or Pub/Sub for real-time decision-making, monitoring, analytics, and automation.

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ETL & ELT Modernization

Migrate legacy ETL jobs to modern ELT frameworks using tools like dbt, Spark, or Azure Data Factory to improve performance, transparency, and long-term scalability.

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API Design & Management

Create secure, scalable APIs with REST, GraphQL, or gRPC that standardize data access and simplify system interoperability at scale.

OUR APPROACH

Our Integration & Engineering Framework

Our proven 5D Framework ensures that every data integration or engineering initiative is aligned with business outcomes, scalable by design, and optimized for future growth. From initial discovery through deployment and beyond, we apply modern tools and architectural patterns to maximize data accessibility, quality, and performance.

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We assess your current data ecosystem, integration points, and business priorities to identify bottlenecks, silos, and transformation opportunities. This phase ensures alignment between stakeholder needs and technical feasibility.

We architect scalable, resilient integration and pipeline solutions using modern best practices like microservices, event streaming, and cloud-native patterns. Each design aligns with data governance, security, and latency requirements.

Our team builds pipelines, APIs, and data services using technologies like Kafka, Spark, dbt, and cloud-native tools. Code is modular, testable, and performance-optimized for long-term maintainability.

We validate integration logic and pipeline performance in staging environments, simulating real-world loads and edge cases. This step ensures stakeholder confidence before production rollout.

We implement CI/CD pipelines for seamless production deployment with monitoring, alerting, and rollback support. Post-launch, we ensure the system remains stable, observable, and easy to maintain.

CASE STUDIES

Proven Impact Through Integration Success

Our data integration and engineering solutions have helped enterprises modernize their architecture, accelerate time-to-insight, and ensure seamless data flow across systems. From unifying siloed environments to enabling real-time data pipelines, our projects deliver measurable outcomes. Explore how we've turned integration challenges into strategic wins.

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SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

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Thrivent Enterprise Integration Datastore

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Let’s Build Your Modern Data Foundation

Whether you're untangling legacy systems or launching new data initiatives, our experts can help you design and implement a seamless integration strategy. Reach out today to start unlocking the full value of your data.

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WHY IMPROVING

Why Organizations Trust Improving for Data Engineering

With deep expertise across modern data platforms and a track record of enterprise success, Improving is a trusted partner for end-to-end data integration and engineering. We balance technical excellence with business alignment, ensuring your pipelines serve real outcomes—not just infrastructure upgrades. From batch ETL to real-time streaming, we deliver scalable and sustainable solutions that evolve with your needs.

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  • Proven experience with large-scale, distributed data systems

  • Deep knowledge of ETL, ELT, and real-time data streaming

  • Platform-agnostic across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments

  • Emphasis on data quality, lineage, and observability

  • End-to-end delivery with flexible team engagement models

OUR PARTNERS

Trusted Partnerships for Scalable Data Engineering

Our strategic partnerships with leading cloud and data platform providers ensure that your data integration and engineering solutions are built on trusted, future-ready technology. From Microsoft's Azure ecosystem to Snowflake's high-performance cloud warehouse and Databricks' advanced data processing capabilities, we design and implement pipelines that are secure, efficient, and tailored to your enterprise needs. These partnerships empower us to align with your cloud strategy and accelerate the delivery of impactful data solutions.

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Microsoft

We build scalable data integration pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Purview for enterprise-grade solutions.

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Snowflake

Our team enables seamless ingestion and transformation pipelines tailored for Snowflake’s scalable, cloud-native architecture.

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Databricks

We implement ELT workflows and real-time data engineering using Databricks’ Delta Live Tables and Spark-based ecosystem.

TECHNOLOGY STACK

Technologies Powering Modern Data Integration

We leverage a robust stack of technologies to design scalable, secure, and high-performance data integration and engineering pipelines. Our expertise spans traditional ETL tools, real-time streaming platforms, cloud-native services, and modern orchestration frameworks. By combining the right tools for each use case, we ensure your data flows efficiently from source to insight.

Cloud Platforms

Amazon Redshift

Amazon S3

Azure SQL Database

Azure Synapse

BigQuery

Databricks

Delta Lake

Microsoft Fabric

Snowflake

RELATED SERVICES

Ancillary Services to Support Your Data Journey

Our integration and engineering work often complements broader data initiatives. From real-time architecture to governance frameworks and analytics platforms, we help enterprises build connected, intelligent ecosystems that scale with their business. Explore how our adjacent services can drive additional value across your data landscape.

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Real-Time Data Systems

Implement streaming data pipelines and event-driven architecture to power immediate insights, faster decisions, and responsive digital experiences.

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Modernize legacy data systems using cloud-native platforms, lakehouse architectures, and optimized migration strategies.

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Business Intelligence & Analytics

Turn raw data into visual dashboards, predictive models, and AI-powered insights that drive smarter decisions.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Insights on Data Engineering and Integration

Stay current with the latest in data pipelines, real-time integration, and modern engineering practices through our expert-written blogs. From ELT optimization tips to architectural breakdowns of cloud-native data stacks, we share real-world insights to help teams modernize faster. Explore trends, tools, and proven strategies shaping today’s data-driven enterprise.

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CONTACT US

Let’s Talk About Your Data Pipeline Needs

Ready to modernize your data integration and engineering approach? Our experts can help design scalable, efficient solutions tailored to your business. Connect with us today to start the conversation.

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