Data Tool
Audit
Timeline: 2 Weeks
Investment: £10,000
Stop wasting time on tools that do not deliver. Our Data Tool Audit cuts through the noise to identify what is working, what is not, and where you are losing value.
overview
Our Three
Big Goals
At a certain point you begin to question whether you have the right tools, set up the right way to deliver critical business insights.173tech help assess your unique business needs against your tool stack.
De-Risk
Investment
173tech help you avoid costly mistakes by ensuring your data pipeline is truly fit for purpose for your business.
Just like we did for…
Where we identified over $300k annual savings on their data stack.
Think
Long-Term
173tech make decisions today that ensure your stack can scale with your business and support future growth.
Just like we did for…
Where our infrastructure has stood for over half a decade.
Faster &
Cheaper
173tech can help your pipeline run leaner, quicker and more cost effectively by leveraging the right tools.
Just like we did for…
Where we revamped their data stack and identified $47k of savings.
Creating Value
Choosing the right tools takes too much time, too many demos, too many promises.
We provide expert guidance so you avoid demos and make confident decisions.
Outdated tools slow down your team and waste money.
We assess your stack to highlight inefficiencies and reduce spend.
Your tech choices make it harder to hire and scale your team.
We recommend tools and languages aligned with talent availability.
Data Pipelines
Explained
It feels like every day there are new data tools, all promising they can do everything! In this short video the 173tech team reflects on how the different parts of the data pipeline work together.
Tools we recommend
Data Pipelines
That Last Decades
We always recommend a composable approach to data with tools that can easily be chopped and changed if new, better elements come around.
PROcess
How We Run
Our Audit
Purpose: Evaluate existing data tools and processes within your overall tech ecosystem.
Agenda:
• Review the current tool stack and their functionalities.
• Analyse how tools align with your business and data needs.
• Identify pain points, inefficiencies, and underutilised tools.
Your Team: Project Stakeholders (Business & Technical)
Your Time: 45 minute overview session
Key Outcomes: Access granted to tools and onboarding complete
Purpose: Identify missing tools and areas for improvement in your data stack.
Agenda:
• Highlight gaps in your current tool stack for scalability and performance.
• Compare existing tools against industry benchmarks and best practices.
• Assess potential challenges and opportunities.
Your Team: Minimal input needed
Your Time: Adhoc questions
Key Outcomes: Recommendations formed
Purpose: Provide tailored recommendations for building or optimising your data stack.
Agenda:
• Suggest replacements or upgrades for existing tools where necessary.
• Recommend tool options for teams setting up their stack for the first time.
• Offer advice on tools suited to your business model, scale, and growth stage.
Your Team: Stakeholders (Business & Technical)
Your Time: 45 minute session
Key Outcomes: Tailored recommendations
We also offer deep-dive audits focused on specific tools or areas of the data pipeline, such as:
- Maximising the Potential of Metabase
- Optimising Data Warehouse Performance & Cost
- Enhancing Data Modelling Efficiency in dbt
Your Team: Stakeholders (Business & Technical
Your Time: 45 minute session
Key Outcomes: Tailored recommendations
IMPACT
Returning Your
Investment
Our Tool Audit has a set cost of £10,000 and usually takes two weeks. We are always transparent about our pricing.
Get In Touch
Our friendly team are always on hand to answer questions, troubleshoot problems and point you in the right direction.
