Gewobag's path to data transparency with Actian Zeenea
Gewobag leveraged Actian Zeenea’s data catalog to enhance data transparency, quality, and accessibility, streamlining operations and supporting their digital transformation.
About Gewobag
Gewobag is a prominent housing company based in Germany that is owned by the State of Berlin, specializing in the development, management, and rental of residential properties. With a rich history spanning several decades, Gewobag plays a vital role in providing affordable and high-quality housing solutions to individuals and families across the city.
Challenge
Gewobag’s strategy focuses on three key pillars:
- Expanding its portfolio to 80,000 apartments by 2033.
- Promoting social responsibility through sustainable neighborhood development.
- Driving climate protection with initiatives like Smart Energy.
To support this, Gewobag recognized the need for digital transformation, particularly in managing energy data and adopting robust data management practices to handle growing data volumes.
Solution
Gewobag sought a data catalog solution to address key pain points, including mapping data interrelationships, improving transparency, and enabling easier access. The catalog also enhances data quality documentation, supports data literacy through training, and fosters responsibility in data management. After careful evaluation, Gewobag chose Actian Zeenea for its comprehensive capabilities.
Outcome
As a result, Gewobag achieved greater data transparency, improved access to critical data, and ensured better data quality management. The data catalog streamlined workflows and empowered employees with self-service tools for efficient reporting and analysis. This enhanced their ability to make data-driven decisions, supporting the organization’s growth, sustainability, and climate initiatives.
"Actian is a critical part of our infrastructure. Without it, we couldn’t do the processing and automation needed for our banking operations."
"We have been able to save a huge amount of time spent pulling data and manually reconciling data when we find errors or discrepancies. We are now able to actually spend time analyzing areas to move the business forward."
"Actian's expert customer service has been invaluable on our journey, as their team not only understands our specific requirements and delivers tailored and responsive solutions, contributing significantly to our success."