What Is ETL, Extract, Transform, Load?
eWeek, January 12th, 2023
Extract, transform, load (ETL) is the process of extracting data from various sources, transforming it through various methods, and loading it into a data warehouse or data lake.
Some background: Each day, companies collect massive amounts of data. And while this data could be a treasure trove of strategic insights, many enterprises struggle to make sense of it all.
Each day, companies collect massive amounts of data. And while this data could be a treasure trove of strategic insights, many enterprises struggle to make sense of it all.
According to a recent survey, 76% of organizations are still struggling to understand their data. And while a lack of talent and resistance to change may be driving forces behind the struggle, another factor must be considered: the sheer number of data sources.