top of page

Ideas for Modern Data Teams
This blog is where we share what's working (and what's not) across modern data architecture, data engineering, and business intelligence.
You'll find:
-
Practical tips and examples from real-world projects
-
Tools we actually use
-
Opinions and insights from our team
-
Updates from our products and community

Search
All Posts


Understanding Non-Historized Links in Data Vault
Based on episode 10 of The Business Thinking Podcast with our CEO, Neil Strange, and AutomateDV Product Manager, Alex Higgs. Non-Historized Links, formerly known as transactional links, are a unique and powerful variant of Links within the Data Vault 2.0 architecture. This article explores the intricacies of Non-Historized Links, their applications, and best practices for implementation, drawing from our recent podcast discussion. What Are Non-Historized Links? Non-Historiz
Nov 12, 20252 min read


The Role of AI in Data Management
Based on episode 12 of The Business Thinking Podcast with AutomateDV Product Manager, Alex Higgs, and CEO of Ignition Data , Julien Redmond. In a recent episode of the Business Thinking Podcast, we sat down with Julian Redmond from Ignition Data in Australia to discuss the ever-evolving world of data management, particularly in light of the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The conversation delved into the fundamental purpose of our work and the critical r
Nov 12, 20253 min read


Satellites in Data Vault
Satellites are a cornerstone of Data Vault 2.0, providing the descriptive attributes that contextualize Hubs and Links. In this article,...
Sep 30, 20253 min read


PII Data in Data Vault
PII Data in Data Vault While Data Vault itself does not provide specific guidance on handling PII, the challenge lies in implementing...
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Data Vault Hubs Explained
Data Vault Hubs Explained If you're working with Data Vault or just starting to explore it, understanding hubs is essential. They are...
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Understanding Business Keys in Data Vault
Understanding Business Keys in Data Vault Business keys are a core concept in Data Vault modeling . They play a key role in identifying...
Sep 19, 20254 min read


The Data Vault Q&A Forum
The Data Vault Q&A Forum If you're working with Data Vault and looking for answers to your toughest questions, you’re not alone. The...
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Is Data Vault Right For You?
Based on our episode 2 of The Business Thinking Podcast with our CEO, Neil Strange , and AutomateDV Product Manager, Alex Higgs . Is...
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Datavault is now Business Thinking
Our Data World - Datavault, Data Vault User Group, DataLearn, and DataLabs Datavault → Business Thinking We’ve evolved, and so has what...
Sep 3, 20253 min read


How To Get Started With Data Vault 2.0
This blog post is b ased on episode 1 of The Business Thinking Podcast with our CEO, Neil Strange, and AutomateDV Product Manager, Alex...
Aug 26, 20253 min read


When Is Data Vault Not The Best Option?
When is Data Vault not the best option? - Business Thinking Podcast #20 Data Vault has become a popular data warehousing solution for...
Apr 29, 20254 min read


The Truth About Implementing Data Vault
The shocking truth is that Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are being convinced that hand-coding their Data Vault solutions is a good idea. This is a mistake. There are two groups who convince the CIO to make this expensive mistake. I have seen examples of both in recent weeks.
Jul 29, 20243 min read
bottom of page