knowledge and expertise
Our Areas of Expertise
Partitioning
Rapidly scale up to meet demand and offload read workloads with horizontal or vertical partitioning your data.
Performance
Implement performance techniques to boost data performance.
AI-ready BIG data
Load different data sources into BIG data clusters (Fanruan, Apache Hadoop, Google BIG Query, Microsoft Fabric, AWS Lakehouse, Tableau, PowerBI). Data virtualization for any data lake
Data enrichment
Implement transformation routines that enriches your data from internal or external resources or algorithms.
Mirroring
Query and analyze your data like its local with near real-time SQL data Mirroring, OnPrem, Cloud, Hybrid or between Datacenters. Mirroring in Fabric
Replication
One time, Scheduled, Near real-time, Realtime, On demand. All data or only partial data segments, horizontal and vertical Replication.
Integrate Vendor APIs
Use vendor APIs to retrieve data and store it in your data farm.
Examples: Genesys, Elasticsearch, Opensearch.
Expose data with APIs
Expose your data via API’s internally or externally.
GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, PCI DSS, SOX
Follow Security and Compliance Standards.
SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server, Oracle, …
Advice on the right choice.
Migrations
Perform data(base) migrations with database specialists. Create Hybrid environments, move to Cloud, move to OnPrem, Integrate external data.
Dynamic Data Masking (DDM)
Masks sensitive data like email addresses, credit card numbers, or personal identifiers.
Works at the query level, not by encrypting data—actual data remains unchanged.
Dynamic Data Masking (DDM)
Masks sensitive data like email addresses, credit card numbers, or personal identifiers.
Works at the query level, not by encrypting data—actual data remains unchanged.
Certificates
Based on X.509 standards for:
Encrypting data (column-level or entire database).
Signing stored procedures to ensure integrity.
Authenticating connections between SQL Server instances.
Backup and Restore
Store backups offsite or in cloud for redundancy.
Testing restores regularly.
Using compression and encryption for security and efficiency. Immutable backups with Azure Immutable
Storage
Data classification & auditing
Classify sensitive data and track every access to ensure compliance and security.
Knowledge sharing & Education
Educating teams to unlock their full potential.
Technologies
Technologies We Master
Microsoft SQL Server
High-performance database solutions for hybrid and cloud architectures.
OpenSearch
Advanced search and analytics for big data environments.
Elasticsearch
High-performance search and analytics engine for real-time data insights.
Genesys
Cutting-edge customer experience and contact center solutions for seamless engagement.
Azure Data Factory
Powerful data integration and orchestration for modern analytics pipelines.
Azure App Services
Scalable, secure hosting for web apps and APIs in the cloud.
Azure DevOps
End-to-end CI/CD and agile development tools for faster, reliable delivery.
Azure Containers
Containerized application deployment and orchestration for flexible, cloud-native solutions.
.NET C#
Robust application development for enterprise-grade solutions and cloud-native apps.
Guarantees
Certifications
Genesys Architect Specialist
Expertise in designing and implementing advanced contact center workflows and integrations.
Scripting Specialist
Custom automation and scripting for optimized processes and system integrations.
Genesys Certified Professional
Proven proficiency in deploying and optimizing Genesys solutions for superior customer experiences.
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
Master the basics of Azure
NEWS
Latest SQL Server and Azure Updates
SQL Server Blog
Azure Blog
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- Cumulative Update #8 for SQL Server 2025 RTM
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- mssql-django 1.8.0: Django 6.1 Support within 48 Hours of Django 6.1 GA
- mssql-python v1.12.0: Standalone ODBC package, bulk copy fixes
- mssql-django 1.7.4 Released
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- mssql-python 1.11.0: Fixes for transaction semantics, Apple Silicon imports, and bulk copy
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- Microsoft ODBC Driver 18.6.2 for SQL
- Announcing Preview of bulkadmin role support for SQL Server on Linux
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- mssql-django 1.7: Django 6.0, SQL Server 2025, and a Lot of Catching Up
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- Microsoft.Data.SqlClient 7.0 Is Here: A Leaner, More Modular Driver for SQL Server
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- Security Update for SQL Server 2025 RTM CU2
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- Announcing database instructions and a lot of fixes in SQL Server Management Studio 22.3
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- Writing a great session abstract for FabCon & SQLCon
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- Security Update for SQL Server 2022 RTM
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- Cumulative Update #22 for SQL Server 2022 RTM
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commitments
Our Core Values in Action
Expertise & Innovation
We combine deep technical knowledge with innovative solutions to deliver cutting-edge database and cloud services.
Reliability & Trust
Our commitment to secure, high-performing systems ensures that clients can depend on us for mission-critical operations.
Customer-Centric Approach
We prioritize understanding your business needs and delivering tailored solutions that drive measurable success.
Our customers love us because we deliver fast, adapt to their needs, and bring deep expertise to every project.
Danny Riebeek, CEO
