Decisive Data

What Decisive Data does

Calligo, the operating entity that acquired Decisive Data in February 2021, is a Jersey-headquartered data and cloud services provider operating across the UK, Ireland, the United States, Canada, and the Middle East. The company delivers an end-to-end data transformation portfolio organized around six service lines: cloud and migration (CloudCore, Azure, Managed Cloud Services, Cloud Migration, Cloud Strategy), managed security services (Managed Detection and Response, Cloud Security, User and Device Security, Network Penetration Testing), data privacy and governance (Outsourced Data Protection Officer, AI Governance Services, Privacy Gap Assessment, EU Representative Services), machine learning and data science (Machine Learning as a Service, Data Science by Design), data warehousing and engineering, and data analytics and visualization. The technology stack is built on Microsoft Azure, Snowflake, Tableau, Fivetran, Matillion, Veeam, NetApp, VMware, and BigID, with proprietary methodologies including CloudCore and the ROI-first machine learning approach layered on top.

Name

Decisive Data

Legal name

Decisive Data

Website

https://calligo.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Analytics and Machine Learning Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Monetization & Data Products Services (BPAEAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real-Time Decisioning & Next-Best-Action Engines (HDAAAHAK), Data Quality, Lineage & Regulatory Data Management (FSAFAOAM), Data Lineage & Impact Analysis (HDAEADAF)

Keywords

• Data analytics services
• Data science consulting
• Machine learning services
• Business intelligence services
• Data visualization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Recurring managed service contracts including CloudCore, Managed Cloud Services, Data Warehousing as a Service, Data Visualization as a Service, and Outsourced DPO services. These provide predictable recurring revenue through ongoing service delivery.
2. Professional Services: Consulting and implementation engagements for cloud migration, data engineering, machine learning projects, security consultancy, and privacy services. Typically project-based with defined scopes.
3. Subscription Services: AI Governance Services, Privacy Gap Assessment, and related advisory services delivered on an ongoing basis.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Decisive Data, acquired by Calligo in February 2021, contributes data analytics, data science, and machine learning capabilities to Calligo's end-to-end data transformation portfolio. The company provides enterprise clients with services including Data Analytics, Data Visualization as a Service, Machine Learning as a Service, Data Science by Design, Data Engineering, and Data Architecture to convert raw data into actionable insights and predictive outcomes.

Product overview

Decisive Data, acquired by Calligo in February 2021, operates as part of Calligo's comprehensive data transformation portfolio. The company offers a multi-service data management platform organized around six core service areas: Cloud & Migration (CloudCore, Azure Services, Managed Cloud Services, Cloud Migration, Cloud Strategy), Managed Security Services (Managed Detection and Response, Cloud Security, User & Device Security, Network Penetration Testing, Security Consultancy), Privacy & AI Governance (Outsourced DPO, AI Governance Services, Privacy Gap Assessment, Privacy Consultancy), Machine Learning & Data Science (Machine Learning as a Service, Data Science by Design), Data Warehousing & Engineering (Data Warehousing as a Service, Data Engineering, Data Architecture), and Data Analytics & Visualisation (Data Visualization as a Service, Data Analytics). The integrated platform enables organizations to transform data challenges into opportunities through end-to-end data transformation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machine Learning as a Service (MLaaS) Managed machine learning service that helps organizations process, predict, and respond at pace using an ROI-first approach, providing ML capabilities without requiring in-house data science infrastructure; for enterprise organizations seeking predictive analytics.
• Data Science (Data Science by Design) Data science methodology and professional services for enterprise clients, combining a strategic design approach with hands-on advanced analytics and machine learning solutions targeting commercial outcomes.
• Data Visualization as a Service Service that reveals stories in data through visual presentations that engage stakeholders and drive insights, for enterprise teams requiring dashboards and stakeholder-facing analytics.
• Data Analytics Analytics services that generate insights producing impactful outcomes for customers and colleagues, used by enterprise business teams for data-driven decision-making.
• Data Engineering Engineering services that build data pipelines and platforms to enable insights that create impactful business outcomes for enterprise clients.
• Data Architecture Strategic data architecture services to design and implement robust data infrastructure for enterprise clients.
• Data Warehousing as a Service Managed data warehousing service providing infrastructure and capabilities for storing, managing, and analyzing structured data for enterprise clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deployed ML models handling over 1 million quotes per week for insurance client
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, supporting and core.

• SupermetricsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Strategic partnership announced January 2025 for marketing data integration and analytics capabilities.
• NourNetstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2023Strategic partnership to drive digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, expanding Calligo's presence in the Middle East market.
• BigIDsupportingTechnology or Integration · 5 May 2022Partnership to accelerate Data Privacy, Security and Governance for clients. BigID provides data intelligence and privacy automation capabilities.
• Reed SmithsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2021Agreement to serve clients with data protection needs, combining legal expertise with technical data privacy services.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing Microsoft Azure cloud services, with Calligo serving as an Azure expert management provider. Microsoft Azure marketing team is also a client of Calligo for marketing optimization projects.
• TableaucoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for data visualization, with Calligo implementing Tableau dashboards and visualizations for clients across various industries.
• SnowflakecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for data warehousing, with Calligo implementing Snowflake solutions for enterprise clients like SunRun.
• FivetransupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for data integration and ETL processes, enabling seamless data pipelines for clients.
• VMwaresupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner with Calligo achieving VMware Cloud Verified status. VMware provides cloud infrastructure capabilities.
• MatillionsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for data transformation and ETL, enabling data warehouse optimization for enterprise clients.
• VeeamsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for backup and disaster recovery solutions, supporting managed services offerings.
• NetAppsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for data management and storage solutions, supporting cloud and data infrastructure services.
• IntelsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner, recognized with Intel award for innovation in data solutions.
• LenovosupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for hardware solutions, collaborated on Data Science by Design competition.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Largest global systems integrator with a dedicated Data & AI practice that competes across the same enterprise cloud modernization, analytics, and managed services RFPs. Overlaps directly but at vastly greater scale and offshore delivery capacity.
• Capgemini: Global IT services and consulting firm with significant data/analytics and cloud transformation capabilities. Competes on enterprise data modernization, ML engineering, and managed services for financial services, manufacturing, and public sector clients.
• Cognizant: Global IT services firm offering data modernization, analytics, cloud, and AI services to enterprise clients across regulated industries. Comparable at the managed-services and digital transformation layer, though at substantially larger scale.
• Deloitte Consulting: Big Four consultancy with deep analytics, cloud, and risk/regulatory practices. Overlaps on data transformation, GDPR/AI governance, and managed services, often competing on the same enterprise procurement processes.

Direct peers

• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy focused on custom software, data platforms, and cloud modernization for enterprise clients. Comparable in its blend of professional services and managed data/analytics engagements across regulated industries.
• Slalom: Mid-market-focused consultancy delivering data analytics, cloud migration, and AI services to enterprise and mid-market clients across multiple verticals. Closest size and go-to-market analogue to Calligo/Decisive Data, with similar Microsoft, Tableau, and Snowflake partnership posture.
• Fractal Analytics: AI and analytics services firm delivering ML, data engineering, and decision-intelligence solutions to Fortune 500 clients. Comparable in its focus on ROI-driven data science, AI/ML deployment, and consumer-facing enterprise use cases (CPG, financial services, healthcare).
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT solutions and services provider specializing in data center, cloud, and analytics transformations. Comparable as a multi-vendor systems integrator that resells and implements Microsoft, Snowflake, and adjacent data platforms for enterprise customers.

Others

• Fivetran: Automated data integration/ELT vendor and Calligo technology partner. Adjacent ecosystem participant — Calligo implements Fivetran pipelines for clients, so Fivetran is comparable as part of the same enterprise modern data stack rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Databricks: Unified data and AI platform provider with growing professional services and solution architecture organization. Comparable in the data platform/AI layer that Calligo/Decisive Data implements for clients, though from a product-platform rather than services-only model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DecisiveData
• Facebookfacebook.com/decisivedata
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2160229

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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