Following the migration of our customer's Tableau environment into the cloud, Games Global - a leading supplier of iGaming content, is free to harness the power of its data rather than focus on server management. This migration was executed by Keyrus, specialists in implementing data and cloud solutions. Time saved is being invested into better data visualisations for accurate and prompt business decisions.
On-premise hosting presented a challenge
Games Global is a leading supplier of innovative iGaming content. With a proprietary catalogue comprising upward of 3,000 games, a record-breaking progressive jackpot network, over 36+ exclusive studios, and a world-class distribution channel servicing some 900+ global gaming brands, Games Global delivers force and direction to online gaming, bringing together the industry’s biggest and brightest stars.
For such a large business, hosting its BI environment on-premise required constant monitoring and maintenance.
“On-premise data hosting involved frequent back-ups and clearing old log files to preserve disk space,” notes Craig Andrew, Head of Data & Analytics at Keyrus. “Our customer also had to plan for ‘downtime’ to upgrade the server each time Tableau released new features.”
The customer’s IT team needed more time and focus on BI analytics and the presentation of the data to stakeholders rather than on server management.
Cloud-hosted analytics provide solution
Games Global chose Keyrus for its strong reputation for implementing leading analytics tools, especially Tableau. The consultancy is the only Premier Tableau reseller on the African continent and has an excellent track record in implementing cloud solutions. Keyrus was engaged to determine a comprehensive data strategy for Games Global.
As part of the overall strategy, it was recommended that the entire visualisation environment be moved to Tableau Cloud, a fully-hosted, cloud-based analytics solution. Recognising the benefits of cloud hosting, Games Global approved the migration.
“Tableau makes visual analytics intuitive, allowing people to quickly answer questions with data. We help organisations at every stage of maturity and across industries to fully utilise the business intelligence tools to transform their data into actionable insights,” explains Andrew.
Benefits of the cloud
Games Global no longer needs to devote internal resources to server maintenance, disk space, or upgrades and is now reaping the benefits of Tableau Cloud. The team at Games Global now has more time to focus on producing data visualisations that should enable the business to make more effective, data-driven decisions.
Tableau Cloud handles all server maintenance as well as quarterly software updates. Games Global no longer has to invest in setting up hardware or worry about implementing new features.
“The migration presented the opportunity for a thorough content clean-up to reduce data proliferation,” adds Andrew.“ As we created the plan, we ensured that key content was identified, while content no longer required was removed or enhanced.
At Keyrus, we specialise in helping businesses optimise their data infrastructure. Whether you’re just beginning to explore cloud platforms or looking to optimise your current set up, contact our team of experts at sales@keyrus.co.za to guide you. We will help you operationalise your intelligence.