Success Story: How digna Transformed Data Quality Management at IT-Services of Austrian Social Security
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"I don't believe a word you say."
These were the skeptical words uttered by Vojkan Radak, the Data Warehouse Product Manager at IT-Services of Austrian Social Security (ITSV), in response to Marcin Chudeusz, former colleague and the CEO of digna. The encounter took place back in July 2021, when Marcin revealed that startup he co-founded, had developed a revolutionary software named digna. This software claimed to ensure impeccable data quality in a Data Warehouse without relying on complex Data Quality Rules. Given Radak's three decades of experience in the Data Warehouse field, his skepticism was well-founded.
The Journey Begins: September 2021
Driven by a commitment to innovation, IT-Services of Austrian Social Security embarked on a journey. In September 2021, after a summer break, they initiated a daring Proof of Concept (PoC) involving digna - an AI-Powered Data Quality Platform crafted by digna. A mere month into the PoC, Radak found himself astonished. "We gained so much knowledge about our data, it was incredible" he remarked, signaling the start of a transformative endeavor.
A Triumph Worth Sharing: April 2023
Fast forward to April 2023, the stage was set at the Data Excellence Conference in Vienna. In a remarkable joint presentation, digna's Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder, Danijel Kivaranovic, and ITSV's Data Warehouse Product Manager, Vojkan Radak stood before the audience to share their success story. Radak's narrative carried a sense of achievement that resonated throughout the conference.
9000 Data Quality Rules for Technical Checks Replaced
During the presentation, Radak confidently announced, "digna has successfully replaced a staggering 9000 data quality rules for technical checks within our Data Warehouse." These rules, which had been cumbersome to maintain, were now expertly handled by digna's AI-algorithms. This announcement, right at the beginning of the presentation, certainly captured the audience's attention, shedding light on the profound impact of digna.
From Skepticism to Amazement
The story Radak painted was one of transformation and achievement. From his initial skepticism in July 2021 to the awe he felt in April 2023, he depicted how a Viennese startup had accomplished what was once considered impossible. By harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence, digna had effectively resolved the issue of technical data quality rules, leaving a lasting mark on the Data Warehouse landscape.
Empowering a Whole Organization
digna's influence extended beyond ITSV's Data Warehouse. As a testament to its capabilities, ITSV decided to implement digna as the Data Quality Platform for their entire Social Security organization. This bold move empowered employees across the board to configure projects independently, thus elevating the organization's data quality since December 2022.
Celebrating Transformative Success
digna's impact wasn't confined to just replacing technical data quality rules; it represented a significant shift in the way organizations approach data quality. Radak's journey from skepticism to advocacy encapsulated the essence of this transformative success, demonstrating how AI-driven solutions can reshape conventional paradigms.
Charting the Path to Data Excellence
The Data Excellence Conference of 2023 went beyond merely showcasing success stories; it offered a roadmap to achieve Data Excellence. Covering topics ranging from Data Excellence Strategy to Data Lifecycle, the conference equipped attendees with insights and tools to navigate the evolving data landscape.
Embracing Data Excellence Today
As the conference concluded, IT-Services of Austrian Social Security's success story with Digna reverberated in the minds of attendees. Vojkan Radak's personal journey mirrored the larger transformation unfolding in the realm of data management. digna's effectiveness, as demonstrated by ITSV, was a testament not only to its capabilities but also digna's commitment to redefining how organizations approach data quality.
Many thanks to Sabine Singer for her excellent moderation of the session at the Conference. As a passionate expert in technical innovations with over 25 years of experience, Sabine also advises companies on mastering their digital transformation with ethics, and excellence in alignment with ISO 24748 Value-based Engineering.
This blog post stands as a testament to the power of innovation, as well as the capacity of AI-driven solutions to revolutionize conventional practices. Vojkan Radak's evolution from skeptic to advocate underscores the potential for transformative change that lies within cutting-edge technologies like Digna. As the Data Excellence Community continues to thrive, the journey toward data-driven excellence takes center stage, with AI as a pivotal driving force.
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The AI-based checks that took over ITSV's 9,000 technical rules are the core of digna Data Anomalies, which learns how your data normally behaves instead of relying on hand-written rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many data quality rules did digna replace at ITSV?
digna replaced 9,000 data quality rules for technical checks in ITSV's Data Warehouse. Vojkan Radak, ITSV's Data Warehouse Product Manager, announced the figure at the Data Excellence Conference in Vienna in April 2023, explaining that these hard-to-maintain rules were now handled by digna's AI algorithms.
How quickly did the ITSV proof of concept show results?
Results came within a month. The proof of concept started in September 2021, and just one month in, Radak said the team had gained an incredible amount of knowledge about its data. That early insight began the journey that led to the 9,000-rule announcement in April 2023.
Who is Vojkan Radak?
Vojkan Radak is the Data Warehouse Product Manager at IT-Services of Austrian Social Security (ITSV), with three decades of Data Warehouse experience. When digna's CEO Marcin Chudeusz, a former colleague, first described the product in July 2021, Radak replied that he did not believe a word of it.
Does ITSV use digna beyond its Data Warehouse?
Yes. ITSV decided to implement digna as the Data Quality Platform for its entire Social Security organization. Since December 2022, employees across the organization have been able to configure their own projects independently, extending digna well beyond the original technical checks in the Data Warehouse.
Where was the ITSV and digna success story presented?
The story was told at the Data Excellence Conference in Vienna in April 2023. digna's Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder Danijel Kivaranovic and ITSV's Vojkan Radak gave a joint presentation, moderated by Sabine Singer, opening with the news that 9,000 technical rules had been replaced.
