Problem
Churches of Christ, a community care organisation, struggled with legacy on-premises systems that lacked scalability, data quality oversight, and governance practices. These limitations severely hindered their ability to extract meaningful insights, created significant compliance risks, and undermined decision-making capabilities. Churches of Christ required a modern data solution to transform their data capability from a liability into a strategic asset supporting regulatory compliance and informed business decisions.
Solution
Idea 11 deployed their Data and Analytics Accelerator on Azure to help Churches of Christ securely transition to a cloud-based data environment. The initial engagement was a two-week sprint that began with collaborative workshops to identify high-value use cases and data sources aligned with business needs. Using Azure Databricks, the team unified datasets, implemented data governance controls utilising Databricks’ unity catalogue, and enabled secure, role-based access. The development of Power BI reports provided consolidated insights while ensuring compliance with healthcare data regulations.
Result
With Idea 11’s technical expertise and structured delivery approach, Churches of Christ gained critical visibility into workforce data, enabling accurate tracking of staff numbers and qualifications to support regulatory compliance. Improved data governance enhanced accessibility, control, and data quality, leading to more informed decision-making and operational efficiency.
Churches of Christ continues to expand their use of the Databricks platform, steadily ingesting more business-critical data and embedding data-driven practices into their daily operations. They are actively exploring advanced capabilities, including Databricks’ Genie AI solution to further improve care delivery and drive innovation across their services.
The success of the engagement laid the foundation for a trusted, ongoing partnership focused on driving business value through data.
