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We support a wide range of export formats to fit your business and analytics needs. Data can be delivered as flat files (CSV, TSV, or custom-delimited), relational database tables, cloud object storage (S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage), or directly into data warehouse destinations like Snowflake, BigQuery, or Amazon Redshift. Custom formatting and schema mapping are also available.
Yes. We ensure that your exported data is compatible with leading reporting and analytics platforms. Data can be structured and formatted to import seamlessly into tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Snowflake, or Looker. Flat files can be customized with your preferred delimiters, headers, and encoding for smooth integration with your existing workflows.
Our migration process is designed for speed, transparency, and control:
Connect & Configure: Use our intuitive interface to connect your endpoints, define mappings, and set export parameters.
Extract & Structure: We securely extract your data—preserving metadata, relationships, and history—and organize it into your chosen format or destination.
Automate or Export: Run a one-time migration or schedule recurring syncs. Every export is secure, auditable, and fully configurable for your ongoing data needs.
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