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Sigma analytics platform

Sigma is a cloud-native analytics platform built on live warehouse data. It combines dashboards, spreadsheets, data apps, writeback, and embedded analytics in one governed workspace.

If you're evaluating Sigma and want an honest view of whether it fits your stack, our team of 25+ consultants can help.

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What is Sigma?

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Sigma connects directly to your cloud data warehouse and queries data live at the source.

Every action a user takes, whether it's a filter, a pivot, a calculated column - compiles to SQL and runs against your warehouse in real time. Your existing security policies and governance controls stay in place automatically. Business users get self-service access. IT keeps oversight.

Sigma was recognised in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms as a Niche Player. It holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Gartner Peer Insights, with 92% of customers recommending the platform.

 

Key Sigma capabilities:

Companies already using Sigma:

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When to use Sigma

Sigma makes sense if:

You're on Snowflake or Databricks and want self-service analytics.

Sigma is built for warehouse-native analysis. If your data already lives in Snowflake, Sigma queries it directly without duplication or extraction.

Your business users need more than dashboards.

Sigma goes beyond static reporting. Users can explore data, capture input, run what-if analysis, and trigger operational workflows - all in one place.

You need analysis and action in one tool.

Writeback, data apps, and workflow automation mean Sigma can replace several point solutions for teams that currently move between reporting tools and spreadsheets to get things done.

Sigma vs other BI tools

Sigma is often compared with Tableau, Power BI, Looker, and Qlik. The main difference is that Sigma is positioned around live warehouse-native analytics with a spreadsheet-like interface and growing workflow and embedded capabilities.

Tool category Typical strength Where Sigma stands out
Traditional BI tools Dashboards and reporting More interactive, live warehouse queries, spreadsheet-style analysis, writeback, and embedded analytics
Spreadsheet-based analysis Familiar user experience Adds governance and live warehouse data
Embedded analytics tools Product analytics delivery
 Includes exploration, workflows, and writeback


We implement Sigma and other solutions. Choosing the right one depends on your current set up, and goals.

 

Why explore Sigma with Ometis?

We're an independent data consultancy trusted by 250+ customers. We work across Qlik, Power BI, Snowflake, Databricks, to name a few, and we're not tied to any single vendor.  That means if Sigma isn't the right fit, we'll tell you. 

How we can help:

  • Data Strategy & Advisory
  • Data Platforms & Solutions
  • Integration & Engineering
  • Analysis & Insight
  • Delivery, Adoption & Enablement
  • Support

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  • Ometis has been an excellent partner. They have resources available and reliable, and they are upfront about costs.

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    Laura Howard

    Manager Data & Analytics at Ingersoll Rand

  • One of the most knowledgeable and friendly consultancies I've had the pleasure to work with over 35 years in the ERP and BI arena. As a consequence, we've stayed with Ometis for over 10 years.

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    John Griggs

    Business Systems Manager at Branston

  • Its been a breath of fresh air moving to Ometis, I feel like we're getting more information about new things that allows us to implement it into our environment. This has made such a difference to our users.

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    Data Lead at Bell Group

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What can you expect?

In short, we offer a simple, honest and interactive demo.

A typical agenda:

  • Introductions
  • What are your current challenges
  • High-level slides of our offerings
  • Q&A

Outcomes:

  • Knowledge of how we can benefit your organisation
  • Best practice advice

But, this is your meeting, your time, so feel free to focus us on what you need from the call.

 

Sigma FAQ

What is Sigma used for?

Live analytics, self-service reporting, dashboards, data apps, embedded analytics, writeback, and operational workflows - all on cloud warehouse data. 

Does Sigma move data out of the warehouse?
No. Sigma queries data where it lives. Your existing security and governance controls apply automatically. 
Which warehouses does Sigma connect to?

Snowflake, Databricks, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, PostgreSQL, AlloyDB, MySQL, Starburst, and Azure SQL. NoSQL databases are not supported as direct sources.

Does Sigma support writeback?

Yes. Input Tables let users capture and update data as part of planning and operational workflows. 

Does Sigma require SQL knowledge?

No. Business users can explore live warehouse data in the spreadsheet interface without writing SQL. Technical users can write SQL directly if needed. If in doubt, we're on hand to support you.