Distributed Analytics Solutions Ltd

Technology Consulting

Distributed Analytics has over 30 years experience working cross-industry to help companies grow and prosper through the use of data. Whether it’s data engineering, data analytics, business intelligence or AI - we have the in-house expertise to make a difference and we’d love to help

Features

• A team of highly skilled, platform agnostic technology consultants
• Coding: Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Terraform
• Cloud Computing: AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, Snowflake, Databricks
• Business Intelligence: PowerBI, Tableau, Google Data Studio, Salesforce, Qlikview/sense
• AI: Machine Learning, Prediction, Machine Vision, Uncertainty, Trustworthiness, Explainability
• Delivery via best practice project management
• Comprehensive solution architecture, inclusive of a tools matrix
• Development of data pipelines, built around your requirements
• Wireframed, automated dashboards that are fit for purpose
• Detailed training, handover and documentation (in person or remote)

Benefits

• Deeper understanding of the technology available on the market
• A set of scalable, streamlined and robust data pipelines
• Clean useable data, including historical, to garner new insights
• An environment ready for advanced analytics (machine learning and AI)
• Automated, user friendly and insightful dashboards for decision making
• Potential 10X efficiency using the latest AI tools and methodologies
• Cost savings via automation, optimisation and improved decision making
• Projects delivered with complete transparency and open communication
• Continual upskilling of employees in new emerging technologies

£395 to £1,200 a unit a day

• Education pricing available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at ross@distributedanalytics.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.

Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

642053473247565

Contact

Ross Herron
+447411100605
ross@distributedanalytics.co.uk

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: The first step is to perform a series of interviews and/or workshops to assess your cloud and software requirements. This will help us to better understand your data needs (computing power, storage, complexity and pricing) as well as your automation, analytics and dashboarding needs. There may also be platforms that you’re leaning towards for different reasons, such as partnerships or alliances. ; ; Next, we will compile a comprehensive platform matrix with a scoring system based on your requirements. The final step will be to work with you to select the most suitable architecture. Providing a final solution architecture. ; ; Once selected, our Technical Project Managers will begin drafting implementation plans, inclusive of roles, gantt charts and cadence. We will be there to assist as much as required. For example, if you have a team of engineers we can work with them or provide the plans and then take a step back. Otherwise, we’re more than happy to complete the implementation on your behalf
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: Distributed Analytics provide training across every aspect of the data journey:; ; 1. The market: A series of training sessions that will bring you up to speed on the platforms/tools that are currently available, where the market is headed and the key things to look out for; ; 2. Platform training: In-depth training to ensure you’re making the most of the platform offering. For example, AWS has many modules and it can seem daunting at first; ; 3. Pipeline development: Developing data pipelines is an art that takes years to perfect. We can help upskill your company to make sure you’re following best practice; ; 4. Data warehousing: Spinning-up, populating and managing a data warehouse can be time consuming. We can help guide you through each step; ; 5. Dashboarding: The best dashboards are usually the least complex. We’ll run through best practice for dashboard wireframing, design, branding, automation, insights and security ; ; 6. Coding: Whether it’s Python, SQL or Java we have the in-house expertise and the training material to get you coding asap; ; 7. AI: Take machine learning & deep learning classes with Distributed Analytics experts ; ; 8. On-going management: Support and training to ensure smooth operation going forward e.g. change requests or unexpected bugs
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: The first and most important step is to conduct an as-is assessment of your current setup, which will be documented in detail and provided to you. To complete this, we will take a deep dive into every aspect. For example: Access, security, data pipelines, data warehousing, dashboarding, project management. ; ; This document, along with the solution architecture and the implementation plan will be used to ensure the migration process is as smooth as possible. The migration itself will take place in manageable steps which can be completed following agile or waterfall methodologies. Step examples could include, 1. Ensure backups of all historical data, 2. Spin up the new solution architecture, 3. Develop new and improved data pipelines etc.; ; A number of cloud hosts will also help with migration as they are getting the benefit of a new customer. We will therefore work closely with them to ensure the process is as cost effective and time efficient as possible
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: No

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: Yes
• How the quality assurance and performance testing works: This is one of the most crucial steps within technology consulting and something we take pride in. Below are a series of examples that highlight how we can help:; ; 1. Test environment: Depending on project size, there will be multiple cloud environments, including a test environment. This is where we can ensure any changes will run as required before pushing to the production environment; ; 2. Data pipeline monitoring: As time passes, your data requirements will change and this can increase pressure on your data pipelines. Continual monitoring is essential to increase efficiency, highlight potential issues and to keep costs to a minimum; ; 3. Error handling: It’s highly likely that an error will arise within your data. How this is handled is extremely important. We will ensure the correct actions are in place to minimise their impact. This can include roll backs, dependencies, email triggering etc; ; 4. QA scripts: Simple but effective scripts that will highlight gaps, anomalies and provide summaries for comparison against the raw data, for example, row count, sum of a column, number of distinct dates found etc; ; 5. QA dashboard: A simple summary dashboard that can provide insights or errors at a glance

Security testing

• Security services: No

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported:
  • Buyer hosting or software
  • Hosting or software provided by your organisation
  • Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
• How the support service works: Support from Distributed Analytics can come in a variety of forms:; ; 1. Meetings: Scheduled as frequently as required can be set up to run through any open issues or questions; ; 2. Ticketing: Via platforms such as JIRA, Monday.com or on data engineering platforms like Microsoft Azure DevOps. Once tickets have been created, we can look to complete them under pre agreed SLAs; ; 3. Retainer: If on-going support is required, we’re happy to have an engineer work with you for a set number of hours/days per week to provide support

Service scope

• Service constraints: N/A

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: This is dependent on the need and we’re happy to accommodate for all scenarios. Our team works across the globe, meaning time zone issues are less of a hindrance
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: None or don’t know
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: The level and cost of support provided will be determined based on your requirements. Below are a few examples:; ; 1. Basic: Answering email issues or queries and jumping on calls when required; ; 2. Intermediate: Regular cadence to run through new, open and on-going issues; ; 3. Advanced: A comprehensive ticketing system with established SLAs for completion. A Distributed Analytics engineer working with you on a retainer to resolve these issues. Regular cadence to run through new, open and on-going issues

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Staff screening not performed
• Government security clearance: Up to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: No
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  As a fully remote business, Distributed Analytics supports green practices by minimising waste and controlling carbon emissions produced by commuting. Many of our technologies and partnerships have centred around 2050 net-zero targets - including strong collaborations in the domains of Green Public Transport, Recycling Logistics, and Commercial Transport Waste. Our data-driven solutions empower organisations to monitor and improve their carbon footprint, support sustainable sourcing practices, thereby enabling government priorities around tackling climate change​

  Covid-19 recovery

  Our team operates completely remotely, supporting relocation and lifestyle decisions made during the pandemic. Additionally, our experts contribute to the recovery of a number of industries affected by the pandemic, including public transport, media, and foodservice

  Tackling economic inequality

  Distributed Analytics supports multiple partnerships with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises which boost local economies, enhance supply chain resilience, and strengthen community ties. Our experts have advised numerous new businesses operating in key accessibility domains (including disability access); helping them apply for and access public funding, as well as develop technologies that actualise their social value goals. We thereby proactively work to reduce economic inequality: creating and supporting new businesses and jobs, adhering to the government’s commitment to levelling up the UK and promoting SME participation in public procurement

  Equal opportunity

  Distributed Analytics offers tailored support, training and employment opportunities which can assist disadvantaged and underrepresented communities in accessing the technology marketplace. We proactively engage with academic institutions to offer internships for a majority BAME student-base. This helps underrepresented groups get a foot in the door of the industry, and offers valuable upskilling to promote more inclusive employment outcomes for students after graduating. Distributed Analytics also employs and makes provisions for a number of disabled team members - putting emphasis on reducing the disability employment gap and creating a more diverse, fair workforce

  Wellbeing

  Distributed Analytics supports the wellbeing and mental health of its team using flexible working practices - we permit flexitime and operate a fully remote working environment. Additionally, we 100% fund direct wellbeing support initiatives and protocol for staff - including coffee connectors, travel, access to fitness support, and unlimited PTO

Pricing

• Price: £395 to £1,200 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at ross@distributedanalytics.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.