
Disconnected data, manual reporting, and inconsistent KPIs slow business growth.
We design and build platforms that unify your data and deliver clarity.
Our platforms replace disconnected spreadsheets and manual reporting with automated, integrated analytics systems that support data-driven growth and AI-enabled decision-making.

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.

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unify scheduling, payroll, and operations data for real-time contract profitability.
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
We understand the challenges of scaling businesses. Our SME data platforms are practical, scalable, and deliver measurable impact without enterprise-level complexity.
Unlike agencies that only advise, we stay with you through data strategy, design, build, and implementation, ensuring lasting results, not just reports.
Our team brings decades of analytics and data engineering experience, translating complexity into clear, actionable insights.
We act as an extension of your team, helping you use data to uncover opportunities, improve performance, and build long-term, AI-ready infrastructure.
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:
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:
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.