What is a database? Definition, types and examples
Databases are important for every organization. Learn more about what databases are and the different types available.
Introducing the new Fivetran API reference
Developers already love Fivetran’s docs. Our new API reference gives them even more to love.
New and upcoming connectors and data models
Keep track of new releases for our data connectors and data models for dbt with this regularly updated list.
Quick guide: Get maximum value from your Fivetran free trial
Use your free trial to fully understand what the product offers and how best to use it.
Automatically replicate formula field values from Salesforce
Learn how to use Fivetran Transformations for dbt Core* to automatically generate views in your destination of fresh, reliable formula field values from Salesforce.
Seven essential database schema best practices
Your database schema is the foundation for everything you do with data. Learn our essential best practices in our complete guide.
Data lakes vs. data warehouses
Successful analytics depends on choosing the right approach to storing your enterprise data.
Governing data movement with the Fivetran Metadata API
The Fivetran Metadata API allows you to track data “in flight” as it moves through Fivetran-managed pipelines — delivering complete visibility across systems, from source to destination.
What is data integration? Definition, benefits and more
Data integration is vital for businesses that want to improve their processes and customer experience. Learn more about how it can help your business.
Three ways analytics can accelerate your sales pipeline
Successful teams blend the art of sales with a data-driven pipeline strategy.
Maximize Amazon Ads ROI with a data-driven campaign strategy
Amazon Ads offers a tremendous opportunity to reach potential customers — especially when you use data to guide your campaigns.
Fivetran named in 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant and Market Share Analysis reports
For the third year in a row, we were recognized for our "ability to execute" and "completeness of vision."
Survey: Lack of data automation inhibits AI maturity
Without automated data integration, broad trust in AI and the right expertise, organizations will struggle to mature their AI capabilities.
Gain real-time insights on SAP data with Fivetran & Snowflake
Stale data costs businesses in poor outcomes and decision-making. With Fivetran and Snowflake, it’s simple to gain real-time access to your SAP ERP data and maximize its value.
Empowering analysts with new data models for ad reporting
Our six new models are aggregated on the most common granularities for ad-related metrics, so marketing analysts can hit the ground running.
Survey: Enterprise data leaders see value in modern infrastructure
IT decision-makers offer insights into their modernization plans, which include automating data integration and adopting lakehouse technology.
How data teams can do more with fewer resources
New data tools and technologies can help your team get more done with less budget, headcount and risk.
Fivetran extends private networking to support Databricks
Fivetran Business Critical, our highest-security plan, can now send your data to Databricks while avoiding the public internet.
Thriving after a career change: From nursing to tech sales
Taking a non-traditional career path in tech sales can pay off. All you need is drive, determination and self-belief.
Power your database replication with HVA for SQL Server
Learn how Fivetran is addressing your high-volume database replication needs with our newest High Volume Agent connector for SQL Server.
Must-have metrics for evaluating data professionals
Learn how to evaluate the efforts of your data engineers, analytics engineers and data analysts.
A new framework for evaluating data teams
Data teams can deliver informational and operational value. Learn what they are and why they matter.
The ultimate guide to ELT (Extract, Load and Transform)
Learn crucial information about ELT (Extract, Load and Transform) and understand how automated ELT is the future of data integration.
Data warehouse modeling: Star schema vs. OBT
Which data warehouse schema offers better performance? Let’s find out.
I took Redshift Serverless for a spin — here’s what I found
Today’s cloud data platforms have to be simple to use and provide an intuitive user experience while not sacrificing key features and functionality.
ETL vs. ELT: Choose the right approach for data integration
Learn about ETL and ELT so you can decide which method works for you.
Manage data pipelines at scale with the Fivetran REST API
Learn how the Fivetran REST API allows you to programmatically manage users, groups and connectors to scale data workflows and improve your overall security posture.
Iceberg in the modern data stack
The future of the modern data stack is tightly coupled to how data warehouses evolve — and that’s where Iceberg comes in.
Forbes exclusive: The $5.6 billion internet plumbers
Fivetran co-founders George Fraser and Taylor Brown became flush by piping data around the cloud.
Change data capture: Definition, benefits, and how to use it
Change data capture (CDC) allows you to move your data in real-time. Learn how to implement it with these top methods.
Six ways high-volume data replication reduces SAP data issues
A high-volume data replication solution makes it easy to gain real-time access and easily integrate your SAP ERP data so you can maximize its value.
How a modern data stack supports data maturity
Modern, cloud-based data infrastructure can serve as a bridge from the beginning of your data journey to the final stages of data maturity.
Five benefits of real-time data warehousing
Businesses aiming to deliver superior digital experiences, retain customers and innovate rapidly need to get value from data faster, which real-time data warehousing enables.
Three trends shaping the modern data stack
Fivetran CEO George Fraser, Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi and dbt Labs CEO Tristan Handy discuss what's next for the technologies powering data analytics and engineering.
Closing the gender gap in tech sales
How we strive to create the best experience for the women we support and promote at Fivetran.
Data challenges: From mainframes to the modern data stack
The sheer quantity and diversity of data sources make today’s landscape strikingly different — which requires a new set of tools.
Build vs. buy data pipelines: Costs to consider
A few simple calculations illustrate why it's ill-advised to build your own data pipeline.
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Unlock fast, log-free database replication
With Fivetran’s teleport sync, you can quickly replicate database changes with just a read-only user.
If you’re not an engineer, sales is a gateway into tech
Numerous careers that exist in tech don’t require coding skills. Working as an SDR is a way to tap into many of them.
How to solve your biggest SAP ERP data integration challenges
Stop struggling with SAP ERP data integration issues and easily connect and access your data in real-time using high-volume data replication.
Orchestrating ELT in Airflow: Catching every sync with XCOM
Eliminate hanging sensors with new Fivetran Airflow provider release.
How to manage data integration with hybrid cloud
Bi-directional data movement and low latency are key to effectively integrating data between on-prem and cloud for real-time analysis.
Fivetran wins three major Partner of the Year awards
Google, Snowflake and Databricks recognize us for exceptional cloud data integration technology.
Celebrating Pride Month at Fivetran
We’re proud to support the LGBTQIA+ community this Pride Month and beyond.
Three ways to transform your data analyst processes
Learn how Fivetran Transformations for dbt Core can help your data analyst teams find efficiencies and optimize data pipelines.
Up close with Fivetran board member Julie Richardson
Our newest board member speaks about the company’s explosive growth and the “infectious enthusiasm” of its founders.
How to comply with data residency requirements with Fivetran
Learn key considerations in establishing data residency requirements.
Data integration and the data hierarchy of needs
Data integration plays a foundational role in the progression to data and analytics mastery.
History mode for databases has arrived
Our new feature helps you implement Type 2 slowly changing dimensions for your historical database analytics with no coding needed.
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How data-driven strategies can reverse the Great Resignation
People analytics can help you understand employee pain points and take steps to retain top talent.
In uncertain markets, businesses invest in data
Fivetran and our modern data stack partners are poised to thrive.
Fivetran supports mental health and wellness with Thrive+
The mission of the Thrive+ ERG is to create a safe and supportive space that’s inclusive of the neurodiverse and neurotypical people of Fivetran.
Perform rapid analysis of your app platform data
With Fivetran’s new App Reporting data model, you can easily roll your Apple App Store and Google Play data into a unified schema for seamless reporting.
What is a database schema? Types and uses in data integration
Database schemas help with data integration and database optimization to drive better analysis and faster results.
Scalable data infrastructure in under an hour
In a new ebook and video, we show you how to rapidly launch infrastructure that can scale with your startup as it grows into an enterprise.
Can ML be absorbed by the DBMS?
When we think of the various people and teams making use of ML and DBMS, we can place them on a spectrum based on the composition of their work.
High-volume replication for Oracle is here
With the launch of our High Volume Agent connectors for Oracle databases, you'll see faster setup times and easier access to all your data sources.
Why the modern retailer needs a modern data stack
A modern data stack, built on Fivetran and Google BigQuery, is fundamental to gaining the data visibility retailers need to deliver seamless personalized omnichannel experiences.
Fast tracking your tech career from BDR to AE
Finding a company like Fivetran that invests in employee development and rewards hard work has been key to growing my career.
How to set up Fivetran through Snowflake Partner Connect
Step-by-step instructions for setting up Fivetran data pipelines through Snowflake Partner Connect.
Why your modern data stack needs data governance
Having a governance strategy gives you data control and visibility.
Get real-time updates on your data pipelines with Fivetran webhooks
With Fivetran webhooks, developers can use real-time messages to power user experiences, transform data, drive error alerting and more.
New research: The high cost of stale ERP data
Global research reveals that 77% of enterprises lack real-time access to ERP data, leading to poor business outcomes and lost revenue.
Fireside chat with industry pioneers: Bob Muglia and Ali Ghodsi
Tech leaders debate why SQL is the lingua franca of data analysis, the unbundling and rebundling of software and emerging trends in data governance within the modern data stack space.
The plight of CDOs: Beating the transformation deadline
Why turnover among chief data officers is so high and what can be done about it.
Fivetran gives analysts a new way to transform data
With integrated scheduling and data lineage, Fivetran now enables data orchestration from a single platform with minimal configuration and code.
Automated ELT: A force multiplier for one-person data teams
To be effective, solo data analysts or engineers need to focus on refining algorithms and analyzing data, not building data pipelines.
I’m a woman in tech sales, and here’s why I love my job
A culture of diversity and professional growth, along with the support of strong female leaders, make Fivetran a great place to build your career.
What is data replication and why is it important?
Your company needs data replication for analytics, better performance and disaster recovery.
Switching to an annual plan can really pay off
Don’t take our word for it – hear what our customers have to say.
What is data governance?
Use policies, processes, roles and technology to ensure data integrity, data quality and access control.
The value of integrating varied HR systems
Better HR analytics bring benefits to every business, but data integration must come first.
CEO-ing with Google Apps Script
I recently discovered Google Apps Script, and I've used it to solve a big problem I have as the CEO of a growing company: the avalanche of email assaulting my inbox.
Three questions to ask in your SDR interview
If you’re venturing into the tech sales space for the first time, make sure potential employers are positioned to offer you a great career.
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What wasting data engineering talent really costs you
Data engineers spend almost half their time maintaining data pipelines. The total average cost? $520,000 per year, according to new research.
Data governance builds business value
Create value by moving from a compliance-driven to a value-driven mindset.
Simplify SAP analytics using Google Cloud Cortex Framework and HVR
Use enterprise solution HVR to tap into the power of Google Cloud Cortex Framework and turn SAP data into faster insights.
What is a data pipeline?
A data pipeline is a series of actions that combine data from multiple sources for analysis or visualization.
Connect to your customers’ data using a Connect Card link
Securely onboard data from your customers in six quick steps, without ever touching their login credentials.
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The real way to get more women into tech
For Women’s History Month, let’s make history by increasing female participation in our industry.
Uncovering the future of the modern data stack
A modern data stack frees people to focus on what they do best — no matter which team they work on.
What is HR analytics and why do you need it?
You can use people data to drive success in hiring, retention, total rewards and employee satisfaction.
Why your customer success strategy needs a data strategy
Three best practices will help you anticipate customer needs at every step of the journey and boost customer success.
Reliable data replication in the face of schema drift
Use these techniques to ensure that data replication remains robust, even as schemas change.
Cookies are out, conversions APIs are in
You can improve ROI on social media ads even as regulations and technologies change.
Fivetran makes big strides in India
With 100+ staff and dedicated in-country GCP and AWS data centers, Fivetran is growing rapidly in the country.
How to build data platforms using the modern data stack
Data consultancy Untitled Firm uses Powered by Fivetran to effortlessly connect to its customer data and create powerful analytics applications.
A visual guide to transformations: The Salesforce data model
Analysis-ready data models are built using sequences of transformations. Here's how we create our data model for Salesforce.
Trends that will dominate analytics & BI in 2022
Fully managed ELT, DataOps and other trends will change the way we use data this year.
Can SQL be a library language?
The time has come for the open-source software revolution to reach SQL.
Fivetran now available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Microsoft customers can discover, transact and deploy Fivetran’s fully managed and automated data pipelines in Azure and more.
Why Fivetran is a great place to work
Eleven awards, the launch of the Fivetran Parents ERG and more made 2021 a year to remember.
What is a data lake?
Data lakes serve as central destinations for business data and offer users a platform to guide business decisions.
What is data transformation?
Learn why data transformation is essential to data modeling and bringing your organization to the forefront of data literacy.
New Fivetran pricing delivers greater accessibility to customers
Unlimited resyncs, moving from credits to dollars, new pricing plan, and more.
Terraform and the modern data stack as code
Create and maintain dev, test and prod modern data stack deployments with Fivetran’s Terraform provider.
Best of 2021: Fivetran’s year in review
Dozens of new connectors, partner integrations, security and compliance enhancements — and the Fivetran data models you love.
Protecting sensitive data across every Fivetran connector
Column masking for PII and other sensitive data is now universally available — including for SaaS apps, files, events and more.
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