Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing Testing

Data is the basis for decisions. But what if your dashboards are wrong, ETL processes crash, or reports show outdated data? With BI and DWH tests, you get certainty about data quality, ETL processes and reports. That way, you know you're making decisions based on the right information.

From wrong KPIs to wrong decisions

If your data is no longer correct

Your data seems complete, but your reports are wrong. A wrong total in your dashboard, different KPIs, or an ETL process that stops halfway. These are not minor technical errors, they are signals that something is fundamentally wrong in your data chain.

One wrong value can lead to the wrong strategic choices. Compliance audits that fail because numbers are not reproducible. Management that loses confidence in data-driven work. And correcting afterwards takes more time than you think.

The problem often lies deeper than just technology. Data comes from various sources, transformations are piling up, business rules are changing. Without structural testing, your BI environment becomes opaque and you lose grip. Time to change that.

The entire data chain tested

We test your entire BI and DWH environment: data quality at source, ETL processes, data models, reports and dashboards. No separate controls, but a structured approach that matches your architecture.

Whether you work with Kimball, Inmon or Data Vault, on-premise or cloud (Azure Data Lake, Snowflake, Databricks) - we validate data flows and transformations. We check that business rules have been implemented correctly and that reports show the correct data.

We integrate testing into your development process. With every change, you immediately know whether everything is still correct. No surprises afterwards, no discussions about numbers. Your team can continue to develop with confidence that the basis remains solid.

What we test in your BI environment

We test technically and functionally, so that you can be sure that decisions are based on the right information.

Data quality

Mistakes out before they spread. We check that source data is complete and correct. Duplicate records, empty fields, wrong formats, we capture them before they can disrupt your entire chain.

ETL processes

From extraction to error-free loading. Complex transformations, business rules and aggregations, we test whether everything is correct. This way, you can be sure that what goes in comes out well.

Data models

The right structure for your questions. Whether you're using a star schema or slowly changing dimensions, we'll validate that your model does what it's supposed to do. No surprises when it comes to complex queries.

Reports & Dashboards

Numbers that you can rely on. KPIs must be correct, totals must add up, trends must be logical. We control everything, even when data arrives in real-time.

Historical data

Comparisons over time. We test whether historical data remains consistent, even after changes in your model or business rules. Last year's trends must still be correct, even if definitions have been changed in the meantime.

Performance & scalability

Stay fast, even with millions of records. Your data volumes are growing, but queries need to stay fast. We test whether your environment is up to the task and where the limits lie.

What BI testing gives you in concrete terms

With well-tested BI and DWH environments, you make decisions based on accurate data. No more discussions about numbers, no last-minute corrections to board reports.

Key benefits:

  • Reliable decisions. Management relies on dashboards because numbers are reproducibly accurate
  • Faster delivery. Errors in ETL processes occur immediately, not just in the monthly report
  • Compliance Assurance. Audits succeed because data lineage and transformations are traceable
  • Less repair work. Data errors found early mean no recalculations afterwards
  • Stable processes. ETL runs that crash overnight are a thing of the past
  • Scalability. You know that your environment grows with increasing data volumes

The value for your organization

BI testing transforms data management from risk to certainty. Teams dare to add new sources because they know that quality is guaranteed. Finance relies on automatic reports. And IT doesn't have to solve more problems but can continue to develop. The result: an organization that can be truly data-driven.

Why do organizations choose us

We combine testing expertise with in-depth knowledge of BI architectures. Our consultants know the pitfalls of Kimball models, the complexity of Data Vault, and the challenges of cloud migrations.

With experience in critical sectors such as healthcare, finance and government, we know what is at stake. We are a certified trainer for BI Test training courses and actively share our knowledge. Not only do we provide test results, we teach your team where risks lie and how to prevent them structurally.

FAQ

BI Testing FAQ

BI testing often raises the same questions. How do you test complex ETL processes? Which data quality controls are crucial? And what does it deliver in concrete terms? We've listed the most important questions and answers so you can quickly know where you stand.

What exactly is being tested in a BI environment?

We test your entire data chain: data quality at source, ETL processes, data models, reports and dashboards. This means that we verify that data is extracted, transformed and loaded correctly, that business rules have been implemented correctly, and that your reports show the correct numbers.

Do you work with all BI platforms?

Yes, we have experience with various architectures and platforms. Whether you're working with Kimball, Inmon, or Data Vault methodologies, or cloud solutions such as Azure Data Lake, Snowflake, and Databricks. We adapt our testing approach to your specific environment.

How long does a BI Test Assessment take?

A BI Test Assessment takes approximately two weeks. During that time, we review your data chain, identify risks and provide concrete areas for improvement. You get immediate insight into where you are and what can be improved.

Can you integrate tests into our development process?

Yes, that's exactly what we recommend. We integrate tests into your development process so that with every change it is immediately clear whether everything is still correct. This prevents surprises afterwards and ensures that your team can continue to develop with confidence.

What happens if you find errors?

We document all findings and provide concrete recommendations for recovery. We also teach your team where the risks lie and how to prevent them structurally so that similar problems do not occur in the future.

Do you also test the performance of our BI environment?

Yes, performance testing is part of our approach. We test whether your environment can cope with growing data volumes and identify where the limits lie. This way, you know whether your system is scaling with your growing data needs.

How do you ensure that historical data remains reliable?

We specifically test whether historical data remains consistent, even after changes in your model or business rules. Last year's trends must still be correct, even if definitions have been changed in the meantime. This is crucial for reliable comparisons over time.

Make sure your data is correct
Start with a BI Test Assessment. We review your data chain, identify risks and provide concrete areas for improvement. Within two weeks, you'll know where you are.