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Our client, a leading utility provider, previously faced a challenge with handling files from external partners that came in various formats, necessitating repetitive manual work to verify, reformat, and distribute the data to different stakeholders. This process has been transformed through automation using Microsoft’s Power Platform, which not only streamlined the workflow but also elevated the quality of data and the outputs of reporting. As a result, the client has achieved faster, more precise internal reporting and fostered better collaboration across departments.
Significant operational inefficiencies arose from an outdated gas metering system, creating substantial challenges in maintaining efficiency. This system, servicing high-volume consumers in Victoria, was failing to produce data outputs that were reliably consumable by business users with dependencies on the information. Data Sagacity was engaged to address this critical issue, conceptualising an approach, confirming with stakeholders its efficacy, and then implementing on a short timeline.
The Victoria metering data workflow involved receiving spreadsheets that underwent a chain of manual transformations, making the process laborious and inefficient. Not only did it consume significant time for the VIC Metering team, but it also lacked provision for other stakeholders who required access to this data.
Identifying a path forward using the office 365 infrastructure (Power Platform), that was readily available to use without needing to involve architecture for approval, allowed us to deliver this solution fast and effectively.
Data Sagacity undertook the design and implementation of an advanced solution utilising the capabilities of the Microsoft Power Platform. The solution architecture comprised:
The solution also featured a Power BI model with direct Excel connectivity, allowing stakeholders to integrate VIC Metering data with other data sets. This integration was crucial for enhancing the financial planning teams’ larger models, facilitating seamless data synthesis and strategic planning.
The implementation of this modernised system delivered by Data Sagacity significantly improved efficiency and user interaction. Key outcomes included:
The transformation replaced manual data handling with a streamlined interface, facilitating easy access and automatic data processing within the Power BI model for all teams.
The new system’s reliability and seamless performance solidified our clients’ trust in the data’s accuracy and eliminated the repetitive monthly data processing tasks.
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