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Data Strategy & Advisory Solution

Build a Data Foundation That Enables Insight and AI

Centric helps organizations define and execute a clear data strategy that aligns business objectives, technology, and governance. Our Data Strategy & Advisory services provide leadership teams with a structured understanding of their current data landscape and a practical roadmap to become analytics- and AI-ready.


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Why Data Strategy Matters

Many organizations invest in data platforms, tools, and analytics without a unifying strategy, resulting in fragmented systems, low adoption, and limited business impact. Without a clear understanding of data maturity and a defined target state, advanced analytics and AI initiatives often fail to scale.

A well-defined data strategy provides the foundation for trusted reporting, scalable analytics, and responsible AI adoption. It ensures that data investments are aligned with business priorities and deliver measurable value.


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Data Maturity Assessment

We assess your organization’s data capabilities across people, processes, technology, and governance to establish a clear baseline and identify gaps.

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Target Data Architecture

We define a future-state data architecture aligned with business needs, scalability requirements, and enterprise standards.

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Roadmap for AI Readiness

We develop a practical roadmap that prepares your data landscape for advanced analytics and AI adoption, focusing on foundational readiness rather than model development.

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Data Maturity Assessment

Understand where you are before deciding where to go.

We evaluate your current data landscape across governance, architecture, analytics, and operating models to provide a clear and objective view of data maturity. This assessment identifies strengths, gaps, and priority improvement areas.


Data governance and ownership

Ensuring data governance and clear ownership to drive data integrity, compliance, and value across the organization.

Data platforms and tooling

Empowering organizations with the right data platforms and tools to enable seamless data management, analytics, and innovation.

Analytics adoption and usage

Facilitating the adoption and effective use of analytics to drive informed decision-making and business transformation.

Organizational and operating model readiness

Ensuring organizational alignment and operational readiness to support the successful execution of data strategies and initiatives.

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Target Data Architecture

Design a scalable and future-proof data foundation.

We define a target-state data architecture that supports current reporting needs while enabling future analytics and AI initiatives. The architecture balances scalability, security, and simplicity.


Enterprise data architecture principles

Establishing foundational principles for a scalable, flexible, and secure enterprise data architecture to drive business agility and innovation.

Platform and integration strategy

Developing a cohesive platform and integration strategy to ensure seamless data flow, interoperability, and optimized business operations.

Security and governance alignment

Aligning security and governance frameworks to ensure data protection, compliance, and risk management across the organization.

Scalability and extensibility planning

Planning for scalability and extensibility to ensure data solutions can grow and adapt with evolving business needs and technological advancements.

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Roadmap for AI Readiness

Prepare your data for advanced analytics and AI.

We create a phased roadmap that outlines the steps required to make your data environment AI-ready. This roadmap focuses on data quality, governance, architecture, and skills-rather than AI model implementation.


Data quality and standardization

Ensuring data quality and standardization to enhance accuracy, consistency, and reliability across the organization’s data assets.

Governance and compliance foundations

Establishing robust governance and compliance foundations to ensure data integrity, regulatory adherence, and risk mitigation across the organization.

Platform readiness for analytics and AI

Preparing data platforms to support seamless analytics and AI integration, enabling advanced insights and data-driven decision-making.

Skills and operating model considerations

Assessing skills and operating model requirements to ensure the organization is equipped to effectively implement and sustain data-driven initiatives.

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How We Work

Centric takes a business-first approach to Data Strategy and Advisory, aligning data initiatives with organizational goals. We assess your current data maturity, define a clear roadmap, and establish governance and operating models that enable scalable analytics, AI readiness, and long-term value.


Assess and Discover

We conduct structured assessments and stakeholder interviews to understand current-state capabilities and business priorities.

Define and Design

We define the target architecture and strategic principles aligned with enterprise objectives.

Roadmap and Align

We deliver a phased, actionable roadmap aligned with business timelines and investment priorities.

Start with the Right Data Strategy

A successful analytics and AI journey begins with a strong data strategy. Centric’s Data Strategy & Advisory services help organizations align data investments, establish the right foundations, and move confidently toward AI readiness. Engage our experts to assess your data maturity and define a strategic roadmap aligned with your business goals.

Comprehensive Data Strategy & Advisory Services

Centric offers Data Strategy & Advisory services designed to help organizations optimize their data to drive business growth. Our team works closely with you to develop a strategic approach to data management, analytics, and governance, aligning your data initiatives with business goals. We provide expert guidance on building a robust data infrastructure, utilizing advanced analytics, and implementing effective data-driven decision-making processes to maximize your organization’s potential.

Data Strategy & Advisory for Scalable AI Readiness

Business Outcomes

• Clear understanding of data maturity and gaps
• Aligned data strategy and business priorities
• Scalable target data architecture
• Reduced risk in analytics and AI initiatives
• A practical roadmap toward AI readiness

Who This Is For

• Enterprises defining or refreshing their data strategy
• Organizations preparing for advanced analytics or AI
• Business and technology leaders seeking alignment
• Companies with fragmented or underutilized data assets

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Data Strategy & Advisory for Scalable AI Readiness

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, platform implementation is covered under our Data Engineering & Analytics Services, which focus on the technical deployment and management of data platforms.

No, the development of AI models is addressed under our Artificial Intelligence Services, which specialize in creating advanced AI and machine learning solutions.

Typically, a data maturity assessment takes a few weeks, depending on the organization's size, complexity, and current data processes.

Yes, this service is particularly valuable for organizations that are either early or intermediate in their data maturity journey, helping them establish a strong foundation for data-driven decision-making.

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Spanning 8 cities worldwide and with partners in 100 more, we're your local yet global agency.

Fancy a coffee, virtual or physical? It's on us – let's connect!