Why ELT Is the Future of Data Integration
Many analytics programs struggle to assimilate data from numerous and unpredictable sources, but automated ELT offers a solution.
Seven Ways to Scale a Data-Driven Culture
Without the right culture, even the best technology tools won’t get you where you want to go, say the co-founders of Data Culture.
Database Schema Design Guide
Building a data connector requires you to design a schema to structure your data. This is how Fivetran does it.
Database Schema Best Practices
Learn how Fivetran provides normalized schemas to make life easier for analysts.
Cloud-Based Data Analytics in Three Steps
Implementing a modern, cloud-based analytics stack doesn’t have to be hard — you can do it in three steps, actually.
Star Schema vs. OBT for Data Warehouse Performance
Michael Kaminsky of Gradient Metrics takes us through a benchmark comparison of data architectures.
Fivetran Receives ISV Partners Innovation Award From Databricks
We’re honored to win this prestigious award, and we’re doubling down on the Lakehouse architecture with Databricks SQL plans.
Get Started for Free, Every Time!
Every new connector you add to your Fivetran account starts with a 14-day free trial.
Improve Your Business Intelligence With a Modern Data Stack
F5 Networks modernized its data stack, boosted time to insight, and placed actionable data in the hands of the right decision-makers.
Four Ways a Modern Data Stack Can Fuel Results
When pandemic-related purchases drove record-breaking demand, ecommerce company Drizly thrived thanks to its modern data stack.
Five Reasons to Consider a Modern Data Stack
Fivetran co-founder and CEO George Fraser shares the importance of the modern data stack and five developments he’s following.
Why Hiring a Data Analyst Won’t Solve Your Business Problems
Building a data-driven culture can be both rewarding and profitable — but it takes more than just hiring a data analyst.
Your Data Access and Transparency Journey
How can your organization ensure data access and transparency? Measure yourself against this model, courtesy of our partners at Slalom.
Announcing the Fivetran dbt Package for Mixpanel
Our latest dbt (data build tool) package helps accelerate your Mixpanel event analytics.
Modern Data Stack Conference Speaker Lineup: Day 2
You’ll hear from former Snowflake CEO Bob Muglia and Fishtown Analytics CEO Tristan Handy, as well as experts on data engineering, analyst-engineer collaboration and more.
Fivetran vs. Segment Comparison
Looking for a comparison of Segment and Fivetran? Here are the fundamental differences between a specialized data integration tool and a customer data platform.
Automation Unites Development Teams and Analysts
Automated data pipelines allow analysts to access the data they need while freeing engineering teams to focus on higher-value projects.
George Fraser and Tristan Handy Discuss the Fivetran-Fishtown Partnership
In a Slack discussion, the two CEOs explain why the Fivetran-dbt integration is great for data analytics engineering enthusiasts.
Modern Data Stack Conference Speaker Lineup: Day 1
Hear from Fivetran co-founders George Fraser and Taylor Brown, as well as experts on data visualization, analyst-engineer collaboration and more.
The Modern Data Science Stack
Automated data integration can help you jump-start your machine learning efforts.
The Importance of Automation to the Enterprise Data Stack
Make enterprise data more accurate, and instantly actionable, by adding automated data integration to your stack.
What Is the Architecture of Automated Data Integration?
Automated data integration depends on several key concepts.
Fivetran vs. Stitch Comparison
Fivetran or Stitch for automated ELT? Learn the pros and cons of each platform.
Why You Should Attend the Modern Data Stack Conference
Network with peers and industry leaders while learning how a modern data stack can transform your analytics program.
Announcing the Modern Data Stack Boot Camp
Learn how to set up a modern data stack and transform your analytics in three steps.
Announcing the Fivetran dbt Package for Shopify
Use our latest dbt package to unlock your Shopify data and power customer analytics.
Databases Demystified Chapter 10 – Query Planning and Optimization
Take a look under the hood to learn how you can help databases execute queries more efficiently.
Introducing Fivetran Transformations with dbt
Use our native integration with dbt to run your transformation models directly from our application.
Build vs. Buy Data Pipelines: An Illustrated Guide
Consider these comparisons before you try to build your own data pipeline.
Why You Should Be Analyzing Your Marketing Stack
Enterprises are making strides in marketing, but are they reaping the rewards of unified data analysis?
Data Engineers Don’t Want to Do ETL
Automate the process of building and maintaining data pipelines to free up data engineers for more interesting, mission-critical projects.
Announcing the Fivetran dbt Package for Zendesk Support
Refine customer success data modeling with more detailed ticket tracking.
2020 Cloud Data Warehouse Benchmark: Redshift, Snowflake, Presto and BigQuery
Our latest benchmark compares price, performance and differentiated features for BigQuery, Presto, Redshift and Snowflake.
How the Fivetran Product Team Gets It Done
As our growth accelerates, our product experts find focus and inspiration in their vision, principles, values and objectives.
Cloud Data Warehouse Benchmark 2020: Redshift, Snowflake, Presto, and BigQuery
The Fivetran data warehousing benchmark compares price, performance and differentiated features for Redshift, Snowflake, Presto, and BigQuery
Databases Demystified Chapter 9 – Indexes
Indexes aren’t just for catalogs or textbooks. Learn how indexes make queries faster.
Databases Demystified Chapter 8 – Distributed Databases Part 3
What is “consensus,” and what does it have to do with distributed databases?
Databases Demystified Chapter 7 – Distributed Databases Part 2
Distributed databases are powerful, but they come with lots of complications.
Databases Demystified Chapter 6 – Distributed Databases Part 1
What is the difference between distributed and single-node databases?
Databases Demystified Chapter 5 – Transactions Part 2
Learn about the relationship between isolation and concurrency.
Databases Demystified Chapter 4 – Transactions Part 1
Take a deep dive into transactional databases.
Databases Demystified Chapter 3 – Row Store vs. Column Store
Take a closer look at the differences in architecture between row- and column-based databases
Databases Demystified Chapter 2 – Analytical vs. Transactional Databases
Learn about the differences between databases designed to perform day-to-day operations and those designed for analyzing data.
Databases Demystified Chapter 1 – Databases and SQL
Learn about the history of databases, important terminology, and different types of databases you might encounter.
What Is Idempotence?
Idempotence is an important characteristic of many systems, including Fivetran. Here's what it means.
How We Empower and Support Women at Fivetran
A look at our approach to empowering and supporting the amazing women of our workforce.
Interviewing for a Product Manager Role at Fivetran
Here's what to expect when you're interviewing for a product manager position at Fivetran.
Drizly Uses Analytics to Deliver What Customers Want
With the right data, Drizly can more easily connect customers with their favorite beverages.
Three Kinds of Metrics GitHub Data Can Answer
Data from GitHub can help your engineers quantify how they are doing.
Announcing the Fivetran dbt Package for Our Log Connector
Fivetran offers increased transparency and understanding of all data pipeline actions.
The Software Engineering Interview at Fivetran
Here’s a rundown of our software engineering interview, and some tips to help you ace it!
Announcing the Fivetran dbt Package for LinkedIn Ads
Get a head start on ad analytics with our LinkedIn Ads dbt package.
Five Dashboards to Jump-Start Your Analytics
Consider building these dashboards that help answer essential business questions.
Announcing the Fivetran dbt Package for Stripe
Our new dbt package will help you make sense of Stripe’s detailed API and improve your finance analytics.
How Fivetran Solved Database Replication
As one of our senior engineers explains, it took years of hard work and incremental progress.
Why Your Enterprise Needs Automated Data Integration
Data automation is the bridge between enterprise analysts and IT and engineering departments.
A Beginner’s Guide to ELT Data Pipelines
Learn why ELT is better than ETL and how you can get started with it.
Announcing the Fivetran dbt Package for HubSpot
Use our dbt package for HubSpot to build your sales and marketing dashboards.
How to Assess Build vs. Buy as a Product Manager
How can you avoid wasting engineering cycles on data pipeline creation and maintenance? Powered by Fivetran.
How No-Code Empowers Non-Engineers Without Sacrificing Data and Analytics
You don’t have to build all of the systems that support your business functions.
Why Should Your Business Move to the Cloud?
Learn how data integration in the cloud offers savings, interoperability, flexibility, resilience and security.
Use Fivetran to Sync Any Unsupported Source
Learn how Fivetran cloud function connectors can pull data when there is no prebuilt connector.
Announcing the Fivetran dbt Package for Asana
Improve your Asana task management for more efficient projects.
GigaOm Data Pipeline Platform Comparison
See why GigaOm rates Fivetran highly for automated data integration.
Demand for Data Grows in Agriculture
The modern data stack becomes critical as agribusiness looks to improve operations, stay competitive, and meet global demand.
Powered by Fivetran Fuels Savvy Data Insights Platforms and Agencies
Offer clients comprehensive insights by building Fivetran connectors into your data products.
New Connector: YouTube Analytics
Integrate your YouTube video content data to further develop your video strategy.
Fivetran Achieves “Unicorn” Status With $100 Million Series C Financing
We will use the funding to accelerate global expansion and drive adoption in the enterprise market.
Speed Up Development With Powered by Fivetran
Powered by Fivetran provides a framework that allows developers to build data pipelines into their applications within the Fivetran platform.
Develop Data-Powered Experiences With the Fivetran API
Powered by Fivetran APIs and Connect Cards take the pain out of data integration application development.
Fivetran Named Snowflake Technology Partner of the Year – Top Performer
At its annual Partner Summit, Snowflake recognized Fivetran for helping hundreds of joint customers automate data integration.
Fivetran Garners Top Performer Award From Snowflake
Snowflake named Fivetran Technology Partner of the Year – Top Performer at its 2020 Partner Summit.
Why Our New Pricing Model Is Fabulous for Agile Analytics
Consumption-based pricing allows you to pivot your data pipeline as you change or add data sources.
Why You Need Automated Schema Migration
Schema changes can completely disrupt a data pipeline. Automated data integration offers a solution.
The Data Analyst Survey Says…
Global research reveals data analysts are a critical, underutilized resource.
Introducing the Fivetran dbt Package for Marketo
Enrich your Marketo objects with email metrics and track slowly changing dimensions for leads.
How to Organize Your Analytics Team
People and processes matter as much as your technology stack.
New Connector: Facebook Pages
Better understand customer engagement with organic interactions with your Facebook content.
How to Migrate Your Enterprise Data Warehouse to a Cloud Data Warehouse
The modern data stack lives in the cloud. Here are the steps you'll need to take to migrate your on-prem system.
Introducing the Fivetran dbt Package for GitHub
Gain insight into the state of code issues and the complete software delivery process.
New Connector: Twilio
Gain a deeper understanding of your messaging channels with our Twilio connector.
Get to Data Reporting Faster With Fivetran dbt Packages
Add powerful transformations, connect more data sources and drive flexible reporting.
Automate Your Business’s Digital Memory-Building
A Fivetran analyst shares his admittedly biased enthusiasm for History Mode.
Fivetran Grows APAC Presence With Sydney Office
Fivetran continues its global expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.
The Definitive Glossary of Data Integration Terms
New to analytics? Don’t know what an ERD is? Read this comprehensive list of important data integration terms.
How Fivetran Built Its Klaviyo Connector
The process of building a connector is inextricably linked with schema design.
Let Data Show the Way Through Uncertainty
How we uncovered an unexpected sales opportunity through data sleuthing.
Why Ad Agencies Should Leverage a Modern Data Stack
Agencies can use data to show why and how campaigns succeed.
Announcing the Fivetran dbt Package for Salesforce
Monitor your sales team’s performance health, from individual salespeople to the entire team.
New Connector: Google Ads Account
Track your paid ad history to refine your bidding strategies in Google Ads.
Why Your Data Literacy Training Isn’t Working
We need to rethink the way we do data training if we truly want to make it accessible to everyone.
How Well-Designed Schemas Jump-Start Analytics
Fivetran customers share how data integration gets easier with well-designed schemas.
Announcing the Fivetran dbt Package for Mailchimp
Enrich and extend your Mailchimp tables with additional campaign metrics and more.
AppFlow vs. Other Enterprise Cloud Data Movement Tools
When are the native tools offered by major cloud providers appropriate for your organization?
Cloud Migration: Best Practices & Benefits
Fivetran partner Archetype Consulting discusses cloud migration, from initial considerations to long-term benefits.
Announcing Fivetran dbt for NetSuite
Our first dbt package allows you to quickly create reports, add transformations, and connect more data sources.
How Many Americans Have COVID-19?
Fivetran uses data and BigQuery ML to estimate hidden COVID-19 cases.
Five Steps to Building a Data-Driven Culture
A data-driven culture isn’t just about dashboards. Here's how you can take your organization’s data literacy to the next level.
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