"We will continue investing in data quality, as we share Cloud1’s vision that data is the foundation of everything we do—including AI projects,"
Timo Pantsari
Chief Technology Officer
Case Sponda: Enterprise Intelligence: Sponda Invests in Data Quality and Availability for the Long-Term
Sponda has made significant investments to ensure the quality of its data architecture. In addition to technological investments, this requires developing the organization's capabilities to ensure data quality, availability, business-centricity, and security.
Sponda is one of Finland’s leading real estate investment companies, leveraging modern cloud technology as an enabler of its business strategy.
Investments in data and analytics bring Sponda closer to its goal of becoming Finland’s premier real estate asset management company.
To achieve this, Sponda is investing in a cloud transformation, built on Microsoft Azure services. A cloud-based IT architecture lays the foundation for scaling data analytics to the level required by artificial intelligence.
High-Quality Data is the Foundation of AI
Cloud1 has been Sponda’s strategic partner in developing the organization's data capabilities, governance models, and IT architecture. Together, we have shaped Sponda’s business processes to enable data quality and availability.
"The real business value of AI is only realized when data quality, availability, and governance are in place. This requires investments and a transformation in organizational practices. At the same time, it is crucial to maintain strong expertise in data analytics," says Sponda’s Chief Technology Officer, Timo Pantsari.
According to Pantsari, the key priority is to first establish the foundational structures that enable the execution of the strategy, providing a solid base for scaling data analytics to the level required by AI.
"The implementation of Sponda’s AI strategy has stayed on schedule, largely because we focused on data quality and governance before launching this broader initiative. We will continue investing in data quality, as we share Cloud1’s vision that data is the foundation of everything we do—including AI projects," Pantsari says.
Cloud1 Enables Enterprise Intelligence
The collaboration between Sponda and Cloud1 has established a solid foundation for scaling data development reliably and driving AI application development—enabling intelligent enterprise capabilities.
“What we have been doing for years with our clients to enable data analytics and machine learning is also at the core of AI development,” says Harri Puupponen, Cloud1’s Business Development Executive.
“Beyond technology architecture, intelligent enterprise means ensuring data quality and availability, establishing strong data governance practices, designing AI and data use cases with a business-driven approach, and, of course, leveraging technology. These four pillars pave the way for the evolution from data analytics and assisted intelligence to the era of autonomous AI,” Puupponen explains.
Sponda collects extensive data on energy consumption, water usage, and waste management in its properties to serve both its own operations and tenant needs.
The company’s goal is to create added value for its customers through sustainability while promoting responsible practices both within its operations and among the businesses operating in its spaces.
“Our collaboration with Cloud1 has been seamless, and development efforts have progressed exceptionally well. Next, we will continue enhancing the business-critical reporting solutions we already have in production,” Pantsari says.
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