Guide to Evaluate ETL Solutions
Executive summary
88%
of IT decision-makers agree that the collection and analysis of data have the potential to fundamentally change the way their company does business over the next 1-3 yearsWhat is ETL?
EXTRACT
data from various sources (cloud apps, databases, flat files, etc.
Transform
data into a consistent format (by applying aggregation, cleaning, deduplication, etc.
Load
data into a target place (data warehouse, mart, lake, repository, etc.)
Benefits
Checklist before trying out ETL solutions
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Define what business use cases you need an ETL tool
for (data analytics, reporting, machine learning, etc.) and whether you re also in need of Reverse ETL (when after transformation, the data gets back from the target to the source and enriches it).
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Discuss the requirements within a company and map out all the data sources that will be used throughout the ETL process.
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Estimate what data volumes are needed and where data should be stored: in the cloud or locally on
premise.
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63%
of organizations say they have introduced new revenue opportunities and/or lines of business over the last three years due to data and analyticsHere’s a snapshot of Skyvia’s scenarios
Data integration
ETL or Reverse ETL. Solve simple integration scenarios with the Data Import feature, whereas for more complex data pipelines and their orchestration, there are Data Flow and Control Flow tools.
Data warehousing
ELT, business data replication from disparate data sources to a database or data warehouse.
Data migration
Transfer your data from similar systems, as well as move legacy data to CRM systems (by using CSV or migrating from databases).
Data loading
Automate CSV data loading to/from cloud apps and databases with support for FTP/SFTP and file storages.
ETL tools evaluation criteria
01
Integrations
ETL tool should be flexible to read and write data regardless of where the data is located, whether onpremises or in the cloud. Although most vendors focus on adding pre-built integrations, different vendors focus on different sizes/types of businesses and support different connectors. So it’s a good idea to to find out whether they support the needed data sources and discuss their integration strategy. Moreover, some vendors allow users to create new connectors using REST API SDK or can build one on demand.
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Ease of use
IT professionals and business users need access to a data integration solution they could work with. That’s why the service of choice should be user-friendly, сode-free, and allow you to get data in a matter of minutes.
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Scalability
Great ETL tools can accommodate business needs through the ability to scale up and down within any data volume and offer a flexible pricing structure. Shortly put, there are different integration scenarios, and the service should be able to support any
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Functionality
Ensure that the chosen ETL tool contains features your business requires, either basic or advanced. These data-related processes include mapping, transformations, data management, role-based access, and features, notification system, custom integration logic, etc.
When IT decision-makers evaluate features in data and analytics tools, they’re most often looking for data reporting capabilities (36%), security and governance capabilities (31%), and integration into their existing infrastructure (31%).
31%
Integration into their existing infrastructure
31%
security and governance capabilities
36%
data reporting capabilities
ETL tools evaluation criteria
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Support
Sometimes integration issues occur, meaning it’s vital to have reliable and responsive support: comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and various support channels. However, while some services are very responsive to their customers, others are not. As each vendor tends to have varying levels of support, you should find a vendor that will provide you with all the services you need.
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Security and Compliance
Data is the most valuable asset of each company and should be protected on all levels. While working with sensitive data, clarify whether the vendor is ready to pass the security assessment and specify how the data is encrypted, etc. Vendor security and compliance are also essential, especially when your business needs to follow regulatory requirements and frameworks like HIPAA and GDPR. Moreover, some ETL tools also offer , which is a convenient feature.
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Organizations are struggling with poor data quality (41%) and data security and governance issues (38%).
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Skyvia is a cloud-based platform that integrates with local and cloud-based services and applications in a fast and easy way. The service allows to build ETL, ELT, and reverse ETL data pipelines, sync data in both directions, and offers data migration services. It also provides a range of capabilities, like data management, sharing data as REST API, and cloud data backups.
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Skyvia is a cloud-based platform that integrates with local and cloud-based services and applications in a fast and easy way. The service allows to build ETL, ELT, and reverse ETL data pipelines, sync data in both directions, and offers data migration services. It also provides a range of capabilities, like data management, sharing data as REST API, and cloud data backups.
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- Skyvia Solution Overview
Skyvia Cloud Data Platform contains several products, including Data Integration, Automation, Query, Connect, and Backup. It supports more than 170 different types of connectors, including major SaaS applications, databases, and data warehouses. Skyvia offers a no-code wizard-driven solution for IT and business users.
Skyvia Backup is dedicated to creating a cloud data backup instance manually or automatically from supported cloud apps. It also allows viewing, exporting, and restoring backup data in a few clicks when necessary. Skyvia stores backups in encrypted form within a secure Azure GRS environment in the West US data center that complies with the latest security standards, both digital and physical.
- Key Target Audience (Ideal Customer)
- Company size: startups, SMBs, enterprise level.
- Technically savvy staff: tech leads (CTO, VP of IT, CIO), developers (CRM developers, Salesforce developers), data teams, consultants (Salesforce consultants, Salesforce MVP).
- Business users: sales operations, marketing operations, heads of departments, etc.
- Popular Use Cases
- Defending against cyber threats. Regular backups help companies to keep their data protected and safe. Even in case of hacker attacks and information erasure, it would be possible to restore it anytime from a backup.
- Maintaining business continuity. In case of any service disruption, recovery from backups is one of the parts of the business continuity plan.
- Preventing data loss. Even a minor error can lead to unexpected data loss. Data backup helps to implement the Backup&Recovery policy to protect critical data and comply with such regulations as ISO 27001, GRPR, and SOC 2.
- Company Overview
Skyvia is a no-code cloud data integration platform created by Devart in 2014 to boost data-related performance: cloud data
integration, backup, and management.
Skyvia has 2000+ customers and thousands of freemium users globally: NA, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC. Notable customers include
AT&T, Boeing, Pfizer, Toyota, SpaceX, and others.
Learn more at or reach us at skyvia.com or reach us at sales@skyvia.com
- Customer Pain Points Solved
- Secure sensitive data from various business cloud apps to comply with regulations.
- Increase fault tolerance to ensure service continuity.
- Compare data changes.
- Customer Benefits
- Cloud data services. Skyvia is a cloud-based solution accessible from anywhere. It exempts companies from installing and maintaining their own infrastructures.
- Simplicity. Customers admit that Skyvia is easy to use as it requires no coding for creating backups or performing other data-related operations. It rather relies on the intuitive visual wizard with drag-and-drop functionality.
- Security. Skyvia stores backup data in encrypted form using AES 256-bit encryption algorithm on secure Azure GRS storage
- Tracking changes. Skyvia allows comparing snapshots and finding differences between them.
- Restoring data. Skyvia offers powerful data search functionality with the possibility of restoring specific records or one of its fields.
- Preserving data relations. Skyvia is able to save records with their relations on backup. This greatly facilitates the recovery process by only selecting all the related records and restoring them in one operation.
- Pricing. Skyvia offers a Free plan to start, and its flexible paid plans fit businesses of any size, from small startups to enterprise companies.
- Questions/Answers
Who to contact? sales@skyvia.com
How to place orders? Start a Free Plan or contact Sales
Pre-Sale Technical Support? support@skyvia.com
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- Competitive Differentiators
- No-code, easy-to-use solution.
- Powerful functionality.
- Cloud-based, no maintenance needed.
- No restrictions for the user number or connectors for any pricing plan.
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- Company Headquarters
2230/4 Na Žertvách St.
Prague
Czech Republic
180 00
- Skyvia Solution Overview
Skyvia is a no-code cloud data integration platform that supports a wide variety of data integration scenarios, including ETL, ELT, reverse ETL, data migration, one-way and bi-directional data sync, workflow automation, backup for cloud apps, sharing data via REST API, etc. The platform offers seamless data integration with various sources, including popular cloud apps, databases, and flat files.
- Key Target Audience (Ideal Customer)
- Company size: startups, SMBs, enterprise level.
- Technically savvy staff: tech leads (CTO, VP of IT, CIO), developers (CRM developers, Salesforce developers), data teams, consultants (Salesforce consultants, Salesforce MVP).
- Business users: sales operations, marketing operations, heads of departments, etc.
- Customer Benefits
- Cloud data services. Skyvia is cloud-based, so it s easily accessible online for seamless integration of data from apps, databases, and files.
- Simplicity. The customer survey showed that 80% of Skyvia customers set up their first integration package within 30 minutes.
- Powerful functionality. Using Skyvia s data cleansing, mapping, and validation functionalities, customers are able to increase data accuracy, minimize errors, and maintain a higher data quality
- Pricing. Skyvia offers a Free Plan to start , and its flexible paid plans fit businesses of any size, from small startups to enterprise companies
- Company Overview
Skyvia is a no-code cloud data integration platform created by Devart in 2014 to boost data-related performance: cloud data
integration, backup, and management.
Skyvia has 2000+ customers and thousands of freemium users globally: NA, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC. Notable customers include
AT&T, Boeing, Pfizer, Toyota, SpaceX, and others.
Learn more at or reach us at skyvia.com or reach us at sales@skyvia.com
- Customer Pain Points Solved
- Collect data from various sources for powering up data analytics.
- Transform data and cleanse it to increase business decision accuracy.
- Minimize human error by eliminating manual data entry by switching to an automatic solution.
- Popular Use Cases
- Data Warehousing (ELT, ETL, and Reverse ETL): Replicate (ELT) cloud data to the DWH and keep it up to date automatically, or apply the ETL approach for data mapping and transformations. Load valuable data from DWH back (reverse ETL) to business apps for driving data-backed insights.
- CSV Data Loading Automation: Automate data loading using flexible scheduling and powerful mapping settings. Skyvia supports all major file storages, including FTP, SFTP, DropBox, Box, Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3, and Azure File Storage.
- Data Sync: Configure one-way or bidirectional data synchronization with cloud apps and databases, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Zoho CRM, NetSuite, HubSpot, Pipedrive, and many other data sources.
- Building advanced data pipelines: Combine data from multiple sources, load data to multiple destinations at once, and perform complex multistage transformations by designing and orchestrating data flows visually with Skyvia s Data Integration components, Data Flow and Control Flow.
- Questions/Answers
Who to contact? sales@skyvia.com
How to place orders? Start a Free Plan or contact Sales
Pre-Sale Technical Support? support@skyvia.com
Security/Compliance? Compliance and Privacy
- Products & Pricing
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- Competitive Differentiators
- No-code, easy-to-use solution.
- Powerful functionality.
- Cloud-based, no maintenance needed.
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