{"id":17979,"date":"2024-03-28T08:23:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T13:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/us\/?p=17979"},"modified":"2025-09-19T22:35:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:05:43","slug":"wireless-service-provider-implements-data-lineage-solution-for-informed-decisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/resource-center\/case-studies\/wireless-service-provider-implements-data-lineage-solution-for-informed-decisions","title":{"rendered":"Wireless Service Provider Implements Data Lineage Solution for Informed Decisions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Client: Wireless Services Provider<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our client is a wireless services (telecommunications) provider (WSP) operating primarily in the United States. They offer prepaid wireless services to customers, including voice, text, and data plans.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Challenge: Data Management Hurdles<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">WSP faced challenges in managing their data effectively. With their operations expanding, they needed a solution to organize their data better to make informed decisions and ensure compliance with regulations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">WSP struggled with:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Data Chaos: With a complex data environment spanning <span class=\"TextRun SCXW207826144 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207826144 BCX8\">IBM DataStage, <\/span><\/span>Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, SSAS, and SSIS technologies, they had a hard time keeping track of where their data came from and how it was used. This led to confusion among teams and hindered their ability to extract valuable insights from their data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Compliance Concerns: Without a clear data lineage system in place, they found it challenging to adhere to regulatory requirements and internal data governance policies, putting them at risk of penalties and reputational damage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scalability Issues: As WSP continued to grow, their existing data management solutions couldn&#8217;t keep up with the increasing volume and complexity of their data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Action: Implement Data Lineage Solution<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">WSP partnered with Prolifics to implement a comprehensive data lineage solution tailored to their needs. This solution involved deploying MANTA Software, a powerful data lineage tool, along with the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">MANTA-Prolifics Purview (MPP) <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Connector, which seamlessly integrated with their existing systems. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">We set up<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> a Purview\u00a0instance in Prolifics Azure<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> environment, enabling<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> WSP\u2019s SME\u2019s to\u00a0verify the results of the data lineage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Results: Making Data Flow Visible, Ensuring Compliance, and Future-Proofing<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By working closely together, Prolifics and WSP made sure the new system was a perfect fit for WSP\u2019s business, helping them manage their data better and make smarter decisions. This will lead to better service, enhanced security, personalized offerings, and quicker issue resolution for customers, improving their overall experience and trust in WSP&#8217;s services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visible Data Flow: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The MPP Connector enabled WSP to automatically track the journey of their data across various platforms and technologies, including Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, SSAS, and SSIS. This provided them with a clear understanding of their data flow and dependencies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Compliance Ready: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">By leveraging MANTA&#8217;s capabilities and the MPP Connector, WSP could ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. They could easily trace data lineage, which was crucial for demonstrating accountability and transparency in their operations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Future Ready: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The scalable architecture of the solution ensured that WSP could accommodate their growing data needs without compromising performance or efficiency. As their operations expanded, the MPP Connector could seamlessly scale to meet their evolving requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Technology:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">MANTA Software:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> A powerful data lineage tool capable of scanning and analyzing metadata from various data sources, including Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, SSAS, and SSIS.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">MPP Connector: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facilitates the integration between MANTA Software and WSP\u2019s data lake on Azure, enabling seamless extraction of metadata for lineage tracking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft Purview: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leveraging Microsoft Purview, WSP\u2019s data governance platform, to visualize and analyze data lineage information generated by MANTA and MPP Connector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By partnering with Prolifics to implement a data lineage solution, WSP successfully addressed its data management challenges and positioned itself for future success. The solution provided WSP with the visibility, governance, and scalability needed to effectively manage its data assets and drive informed decision-making across the organization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Related Resources:<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/resource-center\/blog\/manta-and-prolifics-announce-expanded-global-partnership\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prolifics and MANTA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1Chmaa0nuRNuj27UPY0GRUw4t4cm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">schedule a demo<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> today.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/resource-center\/blog\/understanding-the-value-data-lineage-adds-to-your-business\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Value of Data Lineage\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; Blog insights from a Senior Data Architect\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/resource-center\/webinar\/unlocking-insights-with-data-lineage\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Data Lineage: Real-Life Applications and Best Practices<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; Webinar with MANTA\u2019s VP, and Prolifics Sr. Data Architect.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/resource-center\/webinar\/the-lineage-revolution\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Data Lineage Revolution<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8211; Webinar with IBM, MANTA, and Prolifics subject matter experts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Want to learn more about the MANTA-Prolifics Purview Connector (MPP)? <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33187605 BCX8\">C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33187605 BCX8\">lick below to learn more about what <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33187605 BCX8\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33187605 BCX8\">he Connector means for you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33187605 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>About Prolifics<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prolifics is a digital engineering and consulting firm helping clients navigate and accelerate their digital transformation journeys. We deliver relevant outcomes using our systematic approach to rapid, enterprise-grade continuous innovation. We treat our digital deliverables like a customized product \u2013 using agile practices to deliver immediate and ongoing increases in value.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We provide consulting, engineering and managed services for all our practice areas \u2013 Data &amp; AI, Integration &amp; Applications, Business Automation, DevXOps, Test Automation \u2013 at any point our clients need them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Client: Wireless Services Provider Our client is a wireless services (telecommunications) provider (WSP) operating primarily in the United States. 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