Advancing Analytics Announces Strategic Partnership with Sigma

We’re excited to share some big news: Advancing Analytics has partnered with Sigma, the cloud-native analytics platform built for instant insights. This collaboration is all about giving our clients more power, flexibility, and speed in their analytics journey - combining Sigma's self-service analytics capabilities with our deep expertise in Databricks and data engineering.

Why This Partnership Matters

Data-driven organisations need more than dashboards - they need governed, scalable solutions that turn raw data into actionable insights. By bringing Sigma and Databricks together, we’re enabling exactly that:

• Self-Service Analytics Without Compromise
  Sigma’s spreadsheet-like interface makes analytics accessible to everyone, not just technical teams. Business users can explore live data, build dashboards, and even write back to governed datasets - all without leaving the Databricks Lakehouse environment.

• Governance and Security Built-In
  Sigma inherits Databricks Unity Catalog’s governance controls, so every interaction remains secure and compliant. This means teams can innovate confidently while maintaining enterprise-grade data integrity.

• Accelerating Value Through Expertise
  Our team at Advancing Analytics brings proven delivery experience across the entire Databricks ecosystem - from data ingestion and engineering to advanced AI workloads. We’ve implemented solutions across every layer of the Databricks stack, and now we’re extending that capability to Sigma-powered analytics.

What Sigma Brings to the Table

Sigma is redefining business intelligence with features that make analytics fast, collaborative, and scalable:

• Live Data Exploration: No extracts, no stale data - Sigma connects directly to your cloud data warehouse for real-time insights.
• Spreadsheet Familiarity: If you can use Excel, you can use Sigma. Its intuitive interface lowers the barrier to entry for non-technical users.
• Advanced Features: From pivot tables and drill-anywhere functionality to AI-powered helpers like Ask Sigma, the platform empowers teams to move from insight to action quickly.

What We Do Best

At Advancing Analytics, we’re recognised as one of the most trusted partners in the data and AI space. With 11 Databricks Champions, hundreds of technical blogs, and a track record of delivering complex data solutions globally, we know how to help organisations unlock the full potential of their data. Our focus areas include:

• Data Engineering Excellence: Building robust pipelines and architectures for seamless data flow.
• Analytics at Scale: Designing governed, impactful analytics solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
• AI and Machine Learning: Implementing advanced workloads on Databricks, from MLFlow to Generative AI. 

The Impact for Our Clients

This partnership means faster delivery of data products, more intuitive analytics experiences, and a clear path to innovation. Whether you’re in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, or technology, Sigma and Databricks together provide the foundation for real-time insights and smarter decisions.

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