Data platform expansion cuts cloud costs by 30%

West Monroe collaborated with the client to design and implement a flexible data platform that could support their expanding international operations. Using Databricks and our proprietary accelerator, Mizu, we ensured that regulated international data was securely segregated to comply with GDPR and LDPR standards. The team rapidly developed and tested platform features, including automated reporting and API connections to integrate international Salesforce instances. Throughout the project, we adjusted our approach to address shifting regulatory requirements and ensured all stakeholders—from sales to medical affairs—could easily access real-time data. Together, we laid the foundation for sustainable global operations.

West Monroe partnered with the client to design and build a flexible data platform that could support their international expansion. Throughout the first year of operations, we acted as the client’s international data team, ensuring that the platform met the needs of sales and medical affairs teams in more than 10 countries. We also provided ongoing support, refining the platform to ensure regulatory compliance and efficiency. As the client’s international team took shape, we facilitated a seamless transition, training offshore resources to manage and report on international data moving forward.

By extending the client’s Databricks platform, West Monroe streamlined data management to support their global expansion. Automation eliminated manual reporting, saving the company three days per month and enhancing overall efficiency. Regulatory reporting, which once took days, is now available on demand—enabling sales leaders to respond swiftly to market changes. We also isolated all international data in a separate cloud storage location, reducing data replication and minimizing risk by adhering to GDPR and LDPR standards. This approach could cut cloud costs by 30%, driving operational efficiency as the company scales into new markets.