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A new data platform for ECS: a scalable, future-proof platform
Client
ECS is a leading provider of integrated supply chain logistics and intermodal transport across Europe, specializing in transport between the UK, Ireland, and the European mainland. With a strong commitment to sustainability, ECS focuses on reducing road transport reliance, optimizing logistics, and minimizing its environmental footprint.
The challenge
ECS relied on a working data and reporting setup, but as the business evolved, its existing setup struggled to keep up with business needs. The system lacked:
- Flexibility – Difficulty handling unstructured and streaming data.
- Self-Service Capabilities – Business users were dependent on technical teams for reporting.
- Scalability – The platform wasn’t ready for AI and machine learning-driven innovation.
These limitations led to data silos, slow insights, and high maintenance efforts, making modernization essential.
The solution
To support ECS’s growth, we implemented a modern cloud-based data platform that enables scalable analytics, automation, and AI integration. After evaluating multiple solutions, ECS selected Microsoft Fabric, following a successful proof of concept that demonstrated its capabilities. The platform also introduced self-service capabilities, allowing teams to build reports independently while maintaining data integrity and security.
We structured the platform around:
- Integrated data layers for flexibility and governance.
- Self-service tools to empower business teams.
- AI-ready infrastructure to support future innovation.
The key results
By modernizing its data platform, ECS has gained faster, more structured access to insights, improved reporting efficiency, and greater agility in decision-making, all while building a scalable foundation for future AI-driven innovation.
- Faster access to insights through improved data processing.
- Simplified reporting with a more efficient and structured approach.
- Increased agility by enabling teams to make data-driven decisions independently.
- Scalable foundation ready for AI and advanced analytics.
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