How to Deliver a Zero-Risk ETL Transformation
Why Do Most ETL Transformations Fail? (And How to Avoid It)
Let’s be honest—ETL transformations have a bad reputation. Talk to any data leader, and they’ll tell you the same thing: it’s too disruptive, too expensive, and too risky.
They worry about downtime, getting locked into another overpriced vendor contract, and the strain on internal teams. That’s exactly why at Matatika, we’ve built an approach that eliminates these risks entirely—no downtime, no wasted spend, and no surprises.
Zero-Downtime Transformation
Keeping Your Data Flowing 24/7
The first question I get from data leaders? “How long will our systems be down?” And my answer? They won’t.
With Matatika’s parallel run approach, we run your current and new ETL system side by side. Think of it like upgrading a motorway without closing the road—no disruption and 99.9% uptime. Your existing workflows keep running while we test, validate, and perfect the new system.
Why this matters:
- No business interruption – Keep critical reports and dashboards running.
- Seamless transition – Move from old to new without the usual headaches.
- Full reconciliation – See real-time comparisons before switching over.
Eliminating Risk Through Side-by-Side Testing
No one wants to gamble with their data. That’s why we take a full reconciliation approach, running the new and old ETL systems in parallel.
Before any switchover, we test for performance, data integrity, and system stability. This means you catch issues before they impact your production environment. If something doesn’t perform as expected, you still have your existing system as a fallback.
This approach eliminates the uncertainty that typically makes ETL transformations stressful.
Built for Scalability, Not Vendor Lock-in
Many ETL vendors use row-based pricing models that penalise businesses as their data volumes grow. Matatika does things differently.
With our cost-based pricing model, you only pay for the data infrastructure you actually use. No surprise charges, no inflated costs for data you don’t need. This ensures predictable, scalable pricing that grows with your business—not against it.
Matatika’s Data Efficiency Blueprint
Optimising ETL While Cutting Costs
Beyond transformation, data teams need a framework to keep costs under control and ensure long-term efficiency. Matatika’s Data Efficiency Blueprint provides a structured way to optimise data operations and reduce costs.
It focuses on:
- Reducing waste – Eliminating unnecessary data movement and storage costs.
- Optimising data pipelines – Aligning ETL processes with business priorities.
- Increasing automation – Minimising manual intervention and improving efficiency.
By applying these strategic levers, data teams can cut costs while improving performance, ensuring their ETL processes are not just running—but running efficiently.
Get the full breakdown of our cost-saving ETL strategy.
Download the Data Efficiency Blueprint
A Done-for-You ETL Transformation
Having led countless ETL transformations, I know how much strain these projects place on internal teams. That’s why we take care of everything.
From schema conversion to configuring over 500 pre-built connectors, our experts handle the transition while your team stays focused on what matters most.
We also conduct a free cost comparison and data strategy audit before any transformation, ensuring the switch makes financial and operational sense. This isn’t about moving to another ETL provider—it’s about improving data efficiency and cutting costs from day one.
Plan Your ETL Transformation
Free Cost Comparison and Data Strategy Audit
Switching ETL vendors isn’t a last-minute decision. It requires careful planning to avoid disruption and ensure cost savings. That’s why we work with firms 3 to 6 months before renewal—giving you time to assess options, optimise your approach, and execute a smooth, zero-risk transition.
Whether your renewal is around the corner or further down the line, book a free consultation and we’ll help you:
- Run a cost comparison to show exactly how much you could save with Matatika’s cost-based pricing.
- Deliver a data strategy audit with an actionable RAG plan highlighting opportunities to transform your data operations.
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