Monthly FTE Logic

Each month, we assess whether and how much an employee is active in their role, based on their employment dates, status, and working pattern. The output is a monthly FTE value that represents their contribution in that month. Here’s how it’s determined: 1️⃣ If the person is seconded or transferred out We calculate how much … Read more

Release 66

This week, we have completed a significant set of updates, with 56 unique datamart view changes aimed at improving quality, modularity, and stabilisation across domains. Below is a summary of the key changes: πŸ› Bug Resolutions and Data Quality Enhancements Customer_ID Bug USD: Missing Fields Corrected in legacy views: Continuing our efforts to rationalise the … Read more

Fabric-Aligned Data Layering Model

Our data architecture follows a structured, layered approach based on the Medallion model. It aligns with Microsoft Fabric principles and best practices, supporting efficient data ingestion, transformation, governance, and reporting. Landing Layer This layer receives raw data files (typically CSV format) from external systems into secure landing zones. Bronze Layer Bronze provides the initial structured … Read more

Release 65

Scope: Updates to Common Data Model (CDM) and project-specific viewsTotal File Changes: 34 πŸ”„ Summary of Key Changes βœ… Stabilised Views for 202409 Reporting These views are now stable and finalised for the 202409 reporting cycle, helping to prevent reuse issues in future CDM deployments. πŸ› οΈ Updated PRUs for Project Views CAD Region Updates: USD … Read more

BusOpp.Codes

πŸ“ Description This view provides a structured metadata representation of Business Opportunities (BusOpp), transforming source data into a JSON-like attribute-value format. It supports consistent reporting and simplifies analytics by organising attributes under clear META_TYPE categories like OPPORTUNITY, STATUS, and SALES. 🎯 Purpose βœ… Use Cases 🧱 Structure Each row in the view corresponds to a … Read more

Extended REST Semantics β€” In Simple Terms

Verb Meaning (Simple) Behaviour SQL/Data Analogy Use Case GET “Tell me about this.” Retrieves a resource or field SELECT * FROM table WHERE id = x Viewing a project status or employee detail POST “Here’s a new thing.” Creates a new resource INSERT INTO table … New project added, first metadata entry PUT “Replace the … Read more

Release 64

Summary of Changes by View 1. project_details_plus_USD & project_details_plus_CAD Status Logic Updated Project Manager Email Added 2. project_details_plus_CAD & project_details_USD Column Name Adjustment 3. project_details_plus_APC, customer_details_APC, project_details_APC PRU Code Mapping Enhancement 4. global_company & global_company_202409 Expanded Source 5. global_organisation & global_organisation_202409 Same as Above 6. employee_item_codes_absence, employee_item_dates_absence, employee_item_values_absence Minor Logic Refinements 7. dates_DIM_DATE_202409 Performance Optimisation … Read more

CDM Migration Playbook

Purpose This playbook guides the phased migration from existing DataMart views (202409) to CDM-standard views, including core, meta (dates, codes, values), and item tables. It supports the transition to IFS Cloud and ensures a consistent, scalable data model across all domains. MVP Scope Domains required for MVP: Phased Delivery Approach Phase 1: Live Data Seeding … Read more

How to Find the SQL Definition of a View in Oracle

πŸ” When working with Oracle databases, it’s often helpful to retrieve the SQL definition of a view β€” especially when reverse engineering or documenting logic for reporting and data pipelines. βœ… View Definitions via USER_VIEWS If you own the view or have access to it within your schema, you can use the following query: πŸ’‘ … Read more

Release 63

πŸ†• What’s New New Project View (Item 207) Added project_details_plus_APC to complete the set for regional project reporting. Improved Date Views (Items 20–21, 27–30, 204–205) Programme ID Enhancements (Items 206, 208) Integrated clearer programme identification fields from MIS80 into global organisation views, allowing for cross regional identification. πŸ”‚Development/Improvements for cdm Notes The following files were … Read more