Case Study · Retail bank × Linkroad
One query layer across cloud and on-premises
Retail bank | Financial Services | Banking
Linkroad partnered with a Portuguese retail bank to implement the StarBurst platform, a critical component of their CCoE Data Platforms initiative. This project aimed to unify data access across disparate cloud and on-premises environments, seamlessly integrating with the bank’s existing Enterprise Data Platform.
The solution enhances open-source Trino with enterprise-grade features, ensuring high performance, robust security, and comprehensive governance for data access, critical for advanced analysis and decision-making.
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Solution
One query layer, many data sources.
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Platform: StarBurst deployed on a new AKS cluster, enhancing open-source Trino with enterprise-grade features for data unification.
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Integration: Configured all necessary connections and seamless integration with the existing Enterprise Data Platform.
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Security & Permissions: User permission management implemented via the Biac Authentication Tool with automated permissions on data topics and consumers.
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Automation: Starburst deployment and permissions automated using DevOps and Flux, with comprehensive monitoring and alarm systems.
About the client
A Portuguese retail bank
The bank consumes data from cloud and on-premises sources through a single query layer, integrated with its Enterprise Data Platform and governed under enterprise-grade security and compliance. Client name withheld under confidentiality.
Financial services · Banking
Impact
What the programme delivered
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Unified data access
Unified data access across diverse cloud and on-premises environments, significantly enhancing data accessibility and scalability.
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Enterprise-grade security
Enterprise-grade security and governance for sensitive financial data, ensuring regulatory compliance.
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Automated deployment and permissions
Automated deployment and permission management streamlined operations, supporting faster, more informed decision-making and advanced analytics.
Technology
StarBurst and Trino, on Azure.
Platform
StarBurst, Trino, Microsoft Azure (AKS).
Language / Stack
DevOps, Flux, Biac Authentication Tool.
Scope
Cloud and on-premises data sources; enterprise data platform integration.
Other
Data governance, security compliance, monitoring and alarm systems.
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