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TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS WITH A DATA & ANALYTICS PLATForm

Disconnected data, manual reporting, and inconsistent KPIs slow business growth.
We design and build platforms that unify your data and deliver clarity. 


 Explore our full SME Dashboard Development Guide → 

Book a call to discuss your data platform needs

DESIGN, BUILD AND IMPLEMENT THE FOUNDATION FOR SMARTER DECISIONS

 Our platforms replace disconnected spreadsheets and manual reporting with automated, integrated analytics systems that support data-driven growth and AI-enabled decision-making. 

WHY SMEs NEED A CONNECTED DATA PLATFORM

SME systems integrated into a single data platform in the cloud

Most SMEs rely on spreadsheets or disconnected systems to report performance. This creates delays, inconsistent numbers, and missed opportunities.


IllumiFi’s data platform development service connects every part of your business data; finance, operations, marketing, sales and customer into a single, trusted source of truth.


By combining modern cloud architecture with SME-friendly design, we deliver AI-ready data environments that scale as your business grows.

What we will deliver

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Discovery and Design

Discovery and Design

Discovery and Design

   We assess your current systems, data quality, and reporting goals, then map a fit-for-purpose architecture. 

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Build and Integrate

Discovery and Design

Discovery and Design

 Your data is connected using secure APIs and stored in AWS cloud environments, ensuring seamless, secure, automated flows between source systems. 

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Model and Integrate

Discovery and Design

Model and Integrate

  We create the data model and semantic layer in Snowflake and the data dashboards in QuickSight.

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Deploy and Support

Discovery and Design

Model and Integrate

We provide testing, training, and ongoing optimisation so your platform evolves with your business. 

Data flow from client systems through AWS and Snowflake into QuickSight dashboards

OUTCOMES & BENEFITS

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Time Saving

Instant visibility

Data confidence

 Spreadsheets become a thing of the past and manual reporting effort is reduced by up to 80%. 

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Data confidence

Instant visibility

Data confidence

  With manual interaction removed trust builds across your business that every metric is consistent. 

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Instant visibility

Instant visibility

Instant visibility

 Live dashboards are available when you need them and provide accurate, consolidated metrics. 

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AI-ready

Instant visibility

Instant visibility

  With a central data environment, your platform becomes the launchpad for predictive analytics and automation. 

EXAMPLE USE CASES

Our data platform solutions are tailored for real SME environments:

E-commerce

Dental & Healthcare

E-commerce

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 Connect sales, marketing, stock and logistics data to monitor customer lifetime value, customer retention and inventory lifecycle. 

Education

Dental & Healthcare

E-commerce

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 Integrate admissions, finance, and academic systems to track enrolment, safeguarding and performance trends. 

Dental & Healthcare

Dental & Healthcare

Professional Services

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 Combine clinical, finance, and staffing data to improve practitioner utilisation and profitability. 

Professional Services

Security & Facilities Management

Professional Services

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 Track project delivery, billing, and staff utilisation in one dashboard. 

Security & Facilities Management

Security & Facilities Management

Security & Facilities Management

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 Unify scheduling, payroll, and operations data for real-time contract profitability. 

How long does a data platform project take to complete?

Typical SME data platform projects take 8–24 weeks, depending on complexity, number of data sources, and reporting requirements.  


 - 8–10 weeks: single-system dashboards or proof-of-concept builds  

 - 12–18 weeks: multi-source data models with automated reporting  

 - 20–24 weeks: full enterprise-style data platform with advanced analytics  


Every project is delivered with transparent milestones, documentation, and hand-over training. 

For a more detailed breakdown of timelines and deliverables, see our SME Dashboard Development Guide 

Why Choose IllumiFi

Built for Ambitious SMEs

Expertise that Makes Data Simple

From Strategy to Implementation

 We understand the challenges of scaling businesses. Our SME data platforms are practical, scalable, and deliver measurable impact without enterprise-level complexity. 

From Strategy to Implementation

Expertise that Makes Data Simple

From Strategy to Implementation

 Unlike agencies that only advise, we stay with you through data strategy, design, build, and implementation, ensuring lasting results, not just reports. 

Expertise that Makes Data Simple

Expertise that Makes Data Simple

Expertise that Makes Data Simple

 Our team brings decades of analytics and data engineering experience, translating complexity into clear, actionable insights. 

A Partner in Your Growth

Expertise that Makes Data Simple

Expertise that Makes Data Simple

 We act as an extension of your team, helping you use data to uncover opportunities, improve performance, and build long-term, AI-ready infrastructure. 

Ready to build your Data Platform?

Book a Call to Discuss your data platform needs

Frequently Asked Questions

Please email us at info@illumifiadvisory.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.

A data platform connects all your business systems into a single environment where information is stored, processed, and visualised. For SMEs, it eliminates manual reporting, improves accuracy, and enables faster, data-driven decisions. 


IllumiFi builds scalable, secure data platforms using AWS for infrastructure, Snowflake for warehousing, and QuickSight for dashboarding. These tools provide automation, performance, and AI-ready integration across your business. 


Typical SME projects take 8–24 weeks, depending on the number of data sources, data quality, and reporting complexity.

Simple proof-of-concept builds can go live in 8–10 weeks, while full multi-source environments take longer to design and deploy. 


All data is hosted in UK/EU-based environments using encryption in transit and at rest (TLS 1.2+ / AES-256).


Access is controlled through multi-factor authentication, role-based permissions, and continuous audit logging, ensuring full compliance with UK GDPR and ISO 27001-aligned standards. 


Most engagements follow four key phases:


  1. Discovery – assessing your systems and KPIs 
  2. Build – connecting and integrating your data
  3. Visualise – developing dashboards and reports
  4. Launch – training, support, and optimisation
     


Costs depend on scope, data complexity, and deliverables.


Most projects fall between £15,000 and £65,000, with transparent milestones and no hidden fees.

We’ll always provide a fixed-price proposal before development begins. 


We offer three flexible options for in-life platform management: 

  • License and manage in-house – your team runs and maintains the platform. 
  • License with IllumiFi support – you cover core platform costs, and we handle development and maintenance. 
  • Fully managed subscription – all platform, development, and maintenance costs covered in a single monthly fee. 

Each model ensures your platform evolves alongside your business needs. 


Yes. Every IllumiFi platform is designed to be AI-ready, providing structured, high-quality data that enables predictive analytics, machine learning, and automation in future project phases. 


No. We design systems that are business-user friendly.

We can provide training, documentation, and optional managed support so your team can focus on insights, not maintenance. 


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