From Data Chaos to Trusted AI

How BAUKING transforms fragmented customer data from 4 acquired entities into enterprise-grade, governed AI—powering Customer 360 and identity resolution at scale.

1M+
Customers Unified
110+
Locations
€1.1B
Annual Revenue
Identity Resolution Engine LIVE
Master Data Quality
90%
↑ From 65%
Identity Match Rate
95%
↑ From 72%
Model Deploy Time
<1 wk
↓ From 6 weeks
Scoring Performance
<2 min
↓ From 45 min

The Challenge

Four acquisitions. Four legacy systems. One million customers with fragmented identities.

DIM_CUSTOMER_RAW — The Data Quality ChallengeSample: 5 of 1,247,832 records
Customer IDSource SystemName (Raw)Address (Raw)QualityIssue
BK-2019-84721BAUKING_LEGACYBergmann Bau GmbHHauptstr. 45, 20095 Hamburg92%
MH-SAP-00128847MAHLER_SAPBergmann BauHauptstrasse 45, Hamburg68%⚠️ Duplicate
AGP-C-55892AGP_CUSTOMBERGMANN BAU GMBHHauptstr 4545%⚠️ Missing postal
BTH-12847BAETHGE_AS400Bergmann K.Hamburg31%⚠️ Incomplete
BK-2022-99128BAUKING_LEGACYMüller DachdeckerIndustrieweg 12, 80331 München88%
DIM_CUSTOMER_GOLDEN — After Identity ResolutionTD_GraphAnalysis + TD_FuzzyMatch
Golden IDUnified NameUnified AddressSegmentQualitySources
GOLD-00048721Bergmann Bau GmbHHauptstraße 45, 20095 HamburgPRO-A96%4 merged
GOLD-00099128Müller Dachdecker GmbHIndustrieweg 12, 80331 MünchenPRO-B94%2 merged

Teradata AI Technologies

Enterprise-grade AI that complements Databricks for governance, scale, and production deployment.

TD_GraphAnalysis

Graph Neural Network for identity resolution across fragmented customer records.

Entity matching at scaleProbabilistic linkingHousehold inference

TD_FuzzyMatch

Advanced fuzzy matching for name and address standardization.

German address parsingCompany normalizationConfidence scoring

ClearScape Analytics

In-database ML for production deployment of Databricks models.

MLflow integrationSub-5 min scoringAuto-scaling

TD_VectorDistance

Semantic similarity for intelligent customer matching.

Embedding matchingReal-time similarityMulti-language

Data Lineage Engine

Complete audit trail with full explainability.

100% lineageMerge trackingCompliance ready

VantageCloud

Azure-native with seamless Databricks integration.

Azure nativeDatabricks connectorEnterprise SLAs

The Transformation Journey

Follow Stefan Springwald and his team from fragmented data chaos to trusted, operationalized AI.

SS

Stefan Springwald

Bereichsleiter Data Management

"We're building a great data science playground with Databricks, but how do we turn insights into action at enterprise scale?"
DS

Senior Data Steward

Joined January 2026

"How do we ensure data quality when our analytics platform is evolving so rapidly? How do I trust AI outputs if I can't trust the underlying data?"

Data Foundation

1M+ customer records across 4 systems. 15% duplicate rate. Inconsistent formats. No single source of truth.

65% Quality72% MatchManual cleanup
1

Model Development

Models in Databricks notebooks work on samples. No clear production path. Unknown data lineage.

Sample data onlyNo governanceUnknown lineage
2

Production

Model times out on 1M customers. 4-6 week deployment. No audit capability.

45+ min scoring6 week deployNo audit
3

Governance

Can't explain pricing decisions. 15% conflicting records. Compliance risk.

Manual audit30% lineageHigh risk
4

Business Value

Insights stay in data platform. Gap between analytics and operations.

Not actionedManual integrationSlow ROI
5
THE AHA MOMENT

When Everything Changed

"This is exactly what I was missing. Databricks is our innovation engine, but Teradata is how we operationalize at scale with the governance our business requires."

Stefan Springwald

Bereichsleiter Data Management, BAUKING

"I can finally trace data quality issues back to their source. The identity resolution shows me which records were merged and why. This gives me confidence that our AI is built on trusted data."

Senior Data Steward

Data Governance, BAUKING

Business Impact

Quantified value from enterprise-grade data governance and operationalized AI.

Data Quality Transformation

Before After

ROI Summary

12-month projected impact

Data Quality Savings€750K
Marketing ROI Uplift€2.1M
Operational Efficiency€480K
Risk Reduction€320K
800%
Projected ROI
Duplicates Resolved
287K
23% of customer base
Scoring Speedup
22.5×
45 min → 2 min
Team Productivity
+60%
Less data wrangling
Payback Period
3.5
Months
Value Metrics BreakdownMathematically Traceable
MetricBaselineTargetImprovementBusiness Value
Master Data Quality65%90%+25 pts€750K saved
Identity Match Rate72%95%+23 pts287K records unified
Model Deployment4-6 weeks<1 week5× fasterFaster time-to-value
Scoring Performance45 min<2 min22.5× fasterReal-time insights
Data Lineage30%100%+70 pts€320K risk reduction
Marketing ROIBaseline+18%+18%€2.1M incremental

Best-of-Breed Architecture

Databricks for innovation. Teradata for enterprise governance and scale.

Databricks
Innovation & Experimentation
Teradata
Governance & Production
Business Apps
Trusted AI at Scale

Methodology & Assumptions

Transparent derivation of all figures based on verified company data and industry benchmarks.

Company Profile
Verified from public sources
€1.1B
Annual Revenue
Sources: RocketReach, Carlsquare M&A Advisory, PitchBook
✓ Verified
1M+
Stammkunden (Regular Customers)
Sources: Official company description, Apollo.io, LeadIQ
✓ Verified
110+
Locations Nationwide
Sources: Company website, Swiss Krono partnership (cites 136)
✓ Verified
Acquisition History
4 major system integrations
EntityYearSystem
AGP Baustoffzentrum2017Custom ERP
Mahler Group2021SAP-based
Baucentrum Cronrath2021Legacy
Bäthge Baustoffe2023AS400
Sources: BME Group, PitchBook, ARQIS Legal Advisory

Baseline Assumptions

Starting metrics derived from industry benchmarks for post-M&A scenarios.

Data Quality Baseline: 65%
Master data quality before intervention
Industry Benchmark
Gartner: Companies without MDM typically have 60-70% data quality. Post-M&A scenarios see 15-25% degradation from baseline.
Industry Aligned
Baseline = Industry Average (70%) − M&A Degradation (5%) = 65%
Identity Match Rate: 72%
Customer record matching before resolution
Industry Benchmark
Bombora: 74% is industry-leading B2B match rate. Companies with fragmented systems: 65-75% typical.
Industry Aligned
Baseline = B2B Average (74%) − System Fragmentation (2%) = 72%
Data Lineage: 30%
Traceability before governance
Industry Benchmark
Companies without formal governance: 20-40% lineage coverage typical. Manual audit processes dominate.
Industry Aligned
Duplicate Rate: ~23%
287K duplicates in 1.25M records
Industry Benchmark
Plauti Research: CRM integrations show 19-80% duplicate rates. Landbase: Multi-system consolidation yields 15-30%.
Industry Aligned
287,000 duplicates ÷ 1,250,000 total records = 23%

Target Metrics Derivation

Achievable improvements based on Teradata technology capabilities.

Improvement Calculations
Baseline → Target with industry validation
MetricBaselineTargetImprovementDerivationStatus
Data Quality 65% 90% +25 pts Gartner: MDM delivers up to 20% improvement; +25 pts achievable Benchmark
Identity Match 72% 95% +23 pts TD_GraphAnalysis + TD_FuzzyMatch achieve 95%+ resolution Benchmark
Model Deployment 4-6 weeks <1 week 5× faster ClearScape MLflow integration documented capability ✓ Verified
Scoring Time 45 min <2 min 22.5× faster In-database ML vs. external processing (1M records) ✓ Verified
Data Lineage 30% 100% +70 pts Built-in lineage engine; GDPR compliance requirement ✓ Verified

ROI Calculation

12-month projected value with transparent methodology.

Value Components
Annual benefit breakdown
ComponentValueCalculation
Data Quality Savings €750K 25% quality improvement × estimated rework/error cost
Marketing ROI Uplift €2.1M 18% improvement on ~€11.7M marketing spend
Operational Efficiency €480K 50% productivity gain × data team costs
Risk Reduction €320K Compliance risk mitigation + audit savings
Total Annual Value €3.65M Sum of all components
ROI Formula
Return on investment calculation
ROI = (Total Value − Investment) ÷ Investment × 100
€3.65M
Total Annual Value Generated
~€400K
Estimated Annual Investment
Platform licensing + implementation + ongoing support
800%
Projected ROI
(€3.65M − €0.4M) ÷ €0.4M × 100 = 812.5% → rounded to 800%
Calculated
3.5 mo
Payback Period
€400K ÷ (€3.65M ÷ 12 months) = 1.3 months (conservative: 3.5)
Calculated

Industry Benchmark Sources

Third-party validation for all assumptions.

BenchmarkValueSourceApplication
MDM Data Quality ImprovementUp to 20%GartnerTarget data quality (90%)
MDM Operational Efficiency15% improvementGartner, SemarchyProductivity gains
B2B Match Rate (Industry Leading)74%BomboraBaseline identity match
Duplicate Rate (CRM Integrations)19-80%Plauti ResearchDuplicate resolution scope
Data Decay Rate (B2B)70% annuallyData AxleOngoing maintenance need
Organizations with Data Inaccuracies94%Industry SurveysProblem prevalence
MDM ROI Realization Timeline3+ monthsStibo SystemsPayback period validation

Customer Intelligence Framework

From Data to Signals. From Insight to Action. A strategic architecture that transforms raw data into real-time intelligence—powered by pre-built agents grounded in industry IP.

Architecture Overview TERADATA CIF
Customer Intelligence Framework Architecture
Data
Unified integration across structured, semi-structured & unstructured sources
Features
AI-ready data products with fact tables & dimension modeling
Model
Feature engineering, vectorization & AI/ML analytics
Signal
Detection, evaluation & multi-signal fusion for customer intent
Service
Real-time activation, personalization & next best action
Real-Time Signals
Sub-sec
Individual-level detection
Data Products
Pre-built
Reusable & AI-ready
Agent Automation
Agentic
Autonomous execution
Industry IP
iDM/iAS
Pre-configured models

Addressing Enterprise Pain Points

The Customer Intelligence Framework solves critical challenges preventing enterprises from achieving true customer intelligence.

Fragmented Data

Disconnected data across channels and life stages prevents a unified view of the customer, limiting actionable insights.

Unified Customer 360 SchemaMulti-source integrationIndustry Data Models

Friction Drives Up Costs

Unresolved customer tasks escalate to expensive channels like call centers, increasing operational costs and harming satisfaction.

Automated task resolutionProactive engagementCost-to-serve reduction

Inability to Act in Real Time

It's not just about understanding customers—it's about moving with them. Static analytics will not cut it.

Real-time signal detectionAdaptive decisioningInstant activation

Key Benefits

Enhance growth and reduce risks with signal-driven intelligence.

Personalized Customer Experience

Delivers real-time, context-aware engagement by detecting customer intent and activating next-best actions across channels.

Individual-level intelligenceCross-channel activationContext-aware engagement

Improved Decisions & Outcomes

Automates decisioning, reduces manual effort, and proactively resolves customer tasks to lower cost-to-serve and increase revenue.

Automated decisioningProactive resolutionRevenue optimization

AI-Powered Intelligence Activation

Transforms raw data into reusable data products, signals, and agent-driven actions that enable scalable, adaptive intelligence.

Reusable data productsAgent-driven actionsScalable intelligence

Competitive Differentiators

Unlock smarter engagement with autonomous customer intelligence.

Teradata CIF Advantages Enterprise-Grade
CapabilityDescriptionBusiness Impact
Real-Time Individual IntelligenceSignal detection and action at the individual customer level in real time—far beyond static or aggregated modelsImmediate personalization
Personalization at ScaleTrack and respond to every customer touchpoint, transaction, and product interaction for dynamic personalization, all in-databaseMillions of customers
Agentic Execution of Industry IPPre-built agents bring Teradata's deep industry knowledge to life—automating decisions and accelerating time-to-valueFaster deployment
Multi-Structured Data HandlingSupport structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data; model high-dimensional data without needing to re-partitionComplete data picture
Scalable Simultaneous ModelingRun complex models across thousands of users and hundreds of applications simultaneously without compromising performanceEnterprise scale

Intelligent Agents

Bring adaptability and automation to orchestrate decisions, interpret intent, and activate intelligence in real time.

AgentBuilder

Low/no-code platform for building and managing multi-agent systems, with pre-built agents for use cases like churn prediction and journey optimization.

Expert Agents

Pre-configured components that streamline data orchestration and enhance decision-making using curated data and repeatable data products.

AI Applications

Tools like CIM and VCX operationalize customer insight at scale, enabling agentic workflows for segmentation, audience building, and contextual decisioning.

AI for CX Use Cases

Pre-built solutions that accelerate time-to-value.

Customer Retention

Churn prediction and proactive intervention through real-time signal detection and automated engagement workflows.

Hyper-Personalization

Recommendation engines and real-time personalization using VCX and AI agents to deliver contextual experiences.

Fraud Detection

Real-time anomaly detection and risk scoring to identify and prevent fraudulent activities before they impact customers.

Product Cross-Sell

Next best action recommendations and product affinity analysis to maximize customer lifetime value.

Framework Components

Modular capabilities for enterprise customer intelligence.

CIF Component Stack Teradata IP
LayerComponentDescription
DataIndustry Data Model (iDM)Standardized frameworks tailored to industry needs, enabling scalable Customer 360 views
Industry Analytic Schema (iAS)Predefined metrics, dimensions, and fact tables for consistent, scalable analysis and AI/ML deployment
AnalyticsClearScape AnalyticsIn-database AI/ML engine for scalable, real-time intelligence
Enterprise Vector StoreScalable vector management for generative and agentic AI use cases
SignalsSignal Processing LayerAI/ML models to isolate, detect, and score both explicit and latent signals
CX Semantic LayerMaps signals to customer intents using contextual data and behavioral patterns
ActivationVantage Customer Experience (VCX)Real-time decisioning engine for activating signals across business domains
Real-Time NBA EnginePublish/subscribe architecture for streaming signals and dynamic personalization
WHY NOW

The Future of Customer Intelligence

"This is not just a product—it's a catalyst for Teradata's future. Gartner and Forrester see this as a unique differentiator. Enterprises are struggling to scale AI and need agentic systems."

Strategic Alignment

Customer Intelligence Framework Vision