The Strategic Edge of Outsourcing Your Data Platform

In this episode of The Dashboard Effect Podcast, hosts Brick and Caleb dive into the often-overlooked advantages of outsourcing data platform management. They explore why mid-market companies should consider this option, discussing the challenges of in-house management, the importance of expertise in data integrity and security, and how outsourcing can free up your team to focus on core business analytics.
Key points:
0:47 - The challenges of building and maintaining a data platform in-house
2:12 - Staffing challenges and the search for the "Batman" of data management
3:59 - Balancing data platform maintenance with other projects
4:26 - The complexities of data systems and security considerations
5:46 - How outsourcing frees analysts to focus on business-specific problems
6:32 - Pros and cons of hosted vs. on-premise solutions
8:34 - What to look for when choosing an outsourcing partner
11:00 - The importance of platform expertise and stability
12:10 - Balancing new technologies with proven solutions
Whether you're a growing company struggling with data management or an executive looking to optimize your data strategy, this episode offers valuable insights into making your data work for you without the headaches of platform management.
Blue Margin increases enterprise value for PE-backed, mid-market companies by serving as their fractional data team. We advise on, build, and manage data platforms. Our strategy, proven with over 300 companies to-date, expands multiples through data transformation, as presented in our book, The Dashboard Effect.
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