A data layer you can build on and that keeps working as your organization grows. Our TimeXtender consultants put your data management in order, from integration and modeling to quality and management, so your BI team spends less time on manual work and figures mean the same thing everywhere. One foundation, whether you use Power BI, Qlik, or something else on top of it.
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Clients usually come to us at one of these points.
Your data landscape is fragmented. Separate databases and reports where revenue means one thing in one report and something else in another. You want one place where your sources come together and figures mean the same thing everywhere.
Your existing data process is reaching its limits. Reloads are getting slower, the overnight window is no longer enough, and maintenance now demands more attention than improvement. You do not want to hit the same limit again in two years.
You want to move from one reporting tool to another, for example from Qlik to Power BI or Fabric, and realize that your data layer and reporting are intertwined. You want to separate your data from the tool.
Whatever the reason, there is often another consideration: you are looking for a partner that takes your data foundation seriously. Our consultants are certified as TimeXtender Solutions Architects and build modern data estates every day. Not a provider that installs the software and then leaves.
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TimeXtender is more than a tool for moving data. It is the platform you use to organize your entire data management process, from integration and modeling to documentation and reporting. We set up this layer so you can build on it and your team can manage it independently later.
Your data is spread across ERP, financial systems, Excel, quality systems, and a handful of other sources. We connect them using TimeXtender Data Integration and bring them together in a consistent structure: first loading all sources in their raw form, then cleaning and modeling them step by step into datasets the business can use. This ensures that the original source can always be traced and that a figure means the same thing everywhere.
A data layer is only valuable if it is accurate every morning. We configure your TimeXtender environment so models move through controlled stages from development to acceptance to production, allowing you to test new changes before they go live. With Orchestration, we automatically schedule your load processes at the right time and in the right order, coordinating them with other processes they depend on, including those outside TimeXtender. This keeps your entire data process aligned as your environment grows.
TimeXtender separates your data layer from your reporting tool. This means you are not tied to a single front end: whether you use Power BI, Qlik, or something else, the underlying data remains the same. If you want to switch later, for example from Qlik to Power BI, you only need to replace the reporting layer rather than rebuild your entire data foundation.
A good data layer involves more than simply combining sources. In our projects, we also set up data quality and documentation, as well as data enrichment where needed to align data from different sources. This allows you to build quickly while using data you can trust.
We often start with a short proof of concept, so you can get a feel for how the collaboration works and how the data behaves. We then choose the right engagement model together.
Read the full explanation of how we work on our Data & Analytics Consultancy page.
Are you looking for a TimeXtender consultant for a complete project or for one specific component? We can help with either. Sometimes we set up a complete data layer; other times, we improve a specific part of an existing environment.
Our TimeXtender consultants have been implementing and improving TimeXtender environments since 2016. At one of our clients, data is now refreshed every five minutes instead of overnight. That is the kind of difference a good data layer makes. We know where these projects tend to run into problems and how to set them up properly from the start.
We follow a consistent approach, the Bitmetric Blueprint, so you are not dependent on whichever consultant happens to be available. We help shape your data strategy, transfer knowledge to your own team and remain available when you need us. Small enough to offer personal contact, large enough to have the necessary expertise in-house.
After years of TimeXtender projects, you learn what works and what does not. We have captured that experience in a consistent approach: the Bitmetric Blueprint. It is not an extensive playbook that we impose on every client, but a set of agreements and standards that keeps us from reinventing the wheel each time.
Even with TimeXtender, you can build an environment that is difficult to navigate. As soon as you fall back on separate views, stored procedures and manual SQL for convenience, you lose the documentation, lineage and clarity that led you to choose TimeXtender in the first place. Our approach preserves that clarity: we stay within the tool’s structured approach as much as possible, using consistent naming, a logical structure and accurate documentation. This keeps your environment understandable, even if another developer works on it years later or if you scale from a few sources to dozens. We do not transfer this approach through an extensive manual, but by working alongside your team so that the practices stick, even after we leave.
Our broader approach also applies to Qlik, Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. Learn more about the Bitmetric Blueprint on our Consultancy page.
Two TimeXtender projects in different sectors: fresh supply chain logistics and healthcare. Different data needs, the same approach.
“Our data must always be available because every link in our fresh supply chain depends on up-to-date information. Thanks to TimeXtender and Bitmetric, we can rely on it completely.”
“In addition to the required software licenses and implementation, Bitmetric guides us on our journey toward data literacy through project management, training programs, and by acting as a sounding board.”
In half an hour, you’ll know whether we’re a good match. No obligations, just a conversation about where you are now.
Building and configuring your environment is one part of the process. Depending on where you are, one of these pages may be a better place to start.
Still exploring TimeXtender?
Our TimeXtender page explains what the platform is, what you can do with it, and where its strengths lie.
Is your TimeXtender environment already up and running, and are you looking for maintenance?
If so, building isn’t what you need. Take a look at our TimeXtender support and maintenance services, where we keep your existing environment running.
Do you want your team to learn how to work with TimeXtender themselves?
Our Academy offers training that helps your team work more independently with TimeXtender.
Do you work with multiple platforms?
TimeXtender is one of the platforms we work with. Our Consulting page explains how we work, including with Qlik, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric.
Yes. TimeXtender prepares your data layer independently of the reporting tool you use. Whether you currently work with Power BI, Qlik, or something else, the way the underlying data is structured remains the same. If you switch later, for example from Qlik to Power BI, you only need to replace the reporting layer.
Yes, we do this regularly. Many organizations come to us with a data warehouse built manually using separate scripts, or one that is struggling with load times and maintenance. We first assess what you have, then determine what can be migrated to TimeXtender Data Integration and what would be better rebuilt. This gives you an environment that requires less manual work and is easier to maintain.
Yes. We start with a brief analysis of your environment so we understand how it is set up and where attention is needed. We can then take over maintenance, improve the environment, or prepare it for the next step, such as an upgrade to the latest version. If your environment is already running reliably and you mainly need ongoing maintenance, see our TimeXtender support and maintenance services.
TimeXtender comes in two versions. TimeXtender Classic runs entirely on-premises on SQL Server and is suited to organizations that deliberately want to keep their data within their own network. TimeXtender Data Integration is the cloud version, offering a choice of a warehouse, data lake, or lakehouse for storage and more flexibility to grow with future cloud plans. We provide services for both and help you determine which path fits where you are now and where you want to go.
We do both. Data integration is at the core of our work: connecting and combining data sources. But a well-designed project involves more, including data quality, documentation, and, where needed, data enrichment to align data from different sources. This allows you to set up your data management properly from the outset rather than having to add components later.
Yes. We are comfortable with your team becoming less dependent on us, so we are happy to work alongside your own people and transfer knowledge as we go. We also provide training through our Academy, helping your team work more independently with TimeXtender.
No. TimeXtender generates the underlying code, and that code continues to run even without TimeXtender. If you want to change something later, you can modify the code, it is always technically possible. However, that defeats the purpose of choosing TimeXtender: once you start making changes outside the platform, you are back to the manual maintenance you wanted to avoid in the first place. That is precisely the pattern we aim to prevent with our Bitmetric Blueprint. And because we transfer knowledge to your own team during the project, you are not dependent on us to manage the environment either.
Less than with a manually built data warehouse. TimeXtender automates much of the implementation work, such as data preparation and documentation. But the thinking still matters: you need to model data well and work consistently, otherwise a TimeXtender environment will also become disorganized over time. That is exactly where we help: we set up the environment properly and teach your team to work with it in a structured way so it remains manageable.
Two things. First, time: your BI team spends less time on manual work, and your reports are updated sooner. For one of our customers, part of the data is now refreshed every five minutes, whereas it used to be an overnight process. Second, and at least as important, your environment stays up to date. Because TimeXtender generates the underlying code instead of someone writing it manually, every change rebuilds everything based on the latest insights. In a manually built environment, technical debt accumulates: every change leaves traces, and after a few years no one understands how everything fits together anymore. TimeXtender significantly reduces that problem.
The two do not conflict; they complement each other. Microsoft Fabric is the platform where your data lands, while TimeXtender is the layer that lets you develop on it faster and in a more structured way. Instead of building pipelines and models manually, TimeXtender automates that work and keeps your environment organized and documented, including on Fabric. If you work with Fabric or are considering moving to it, you can use TimeXtender to accelerate development. We work with both, including through our Microsoft Fabric Consulting, and help you set up the combination properly.
Barry and Eric are happy to discuss your needs, whether you already know exactly what you want or are still unsure where to start. Email us, call us, or schedule an appointment directly at a time that works for you.
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