Burns & McDonnell, an engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions firm with a rich history spanning more than a century, remains committed to creating critical infrastructure for clients across the U.S. and beyond.
The company receives data from various construction projects, leading to a need for more efficient utilization. Feedback mechanisms for governance teams and project stakeholders needed to increase in response times to further timely decision-making. To streamline collaboration on a unified platform, Burns & McDonnell sought assistance from LTIMindtree, a prominent Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP), for a forward-looking data modernization project.
Constructing a Solution for the Future
Burns & McDonnell collaborated with Microsoft Azure and LTIMindtree to develop an innovative data mesh pattern solution that modernized its data management, storage, and security. The Burns & McDonnell data engineering team leveraged cutting-edge technologies such as Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Databricks, Azure Key Vault, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Virtual network peering.
By adding new data capabilities and receiving ongoing support and guidance from Microsoft experts, Burns & McDonnell bolstered the necessary skills and resources for its data engineering efforts. This strategy represented a significant advancement in data processing to enhance efficiency and spark creativity within business teams.
The Impact of Change
The initiative quickly proved successful, as Burns & McDonnell observed a remarkable shift in data management. By standardizing enterprise data, reducing duplication, and streamlining data processing, deployment efficiency improved significantly.
“We're expecting a 50% increase in deployment by the end of the year,” said John Heryer, Data Engineering and Integration Manager at Burns & McDonnell. “Our data processing speeds have increased significantly. Our workloads that used to take hours now take minutes, and our users are reporting an increased satisfaction from a consistent data interface for their business applications."
A Vision for the Future
Looking forward, LTIMindtree and Microsoft Azure are dedicated to providing real-time data solutions that empower organizations to maximize their data assets fully. By encouraging a culture of collaborative data sharing and decentralizing data ownership, companies can drive innovation, secure a competitive advantage, and accelerate progress in the digital age.
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