Case Study: Arnarlax - Iceland's largest farmer and producer of Atlantic salmon

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Industry
Aquaculture

Tech stack
Azure Data Factory
Azure SQL Server
Azure Analysis Services
Azure Databricks
Power BI
Power Apps
Azure AI Document Intelligence

We have been working on an interesting project on the coast of Arnarfjörður, one of the Westfjords in Iceland. Our data experts are leading the development of full Data Platform for the largest Icelandic salmon farming company, Arnarlax.

We created the comprehensive data infrastructure product with many features — from combining source systems in Data Warehouse to delivering reporting to end users in Power BI. 

Key objectives

01 Data centralization

Create a unified data infrastructure to create a single source of truth, and improve access to information and analysis across various departments.

02 Historical data management

Simplify access to analysis of historical data to achieve data driven decision-making in future business resolutions.

03 Streamlined reporting

Eliminate manual report preparation to enhance accuracy in reporting and overall efficiency.

Services

Data analysis
Data engineering
Business intelligence
Optimization
Reporting


Solution

Arnarlax operates within a highly regulated, data-intensive industry that demands transparency, efficiency, and precision across the entire value chain. However, the company faced key operational challenges due to data silos, manual reporting processes, and limited access to historical data. These obstacles not only slowed down decision-making but also made it difficult to extract meaningful insights to support sustainable growth.

To overcome these issues, our data team helped them design and implement a scalable Data Platform hosted in Microsoft Azure. This robust infrastructure centralized data across departments—ranging from fish health and feeding to logistics and finance—enabling the organization to move from fragmented data preparation to unified data consumption. With streamlined access and real-time analytics, teams can now make informed decisions faster, reduce manual workload, and improve operational accuracy.

Achievements

  1. Improved efficiency

    The transition from manual report preparation to automated reporting significantly reduced the time and effort required for data management.

  2. Enhanced decision-making

    With centralized data and advanced analytics capabilities, Arnarlax was able to make quicker, data-driven decisions that supported business operations optimizations and growth.

  3. Unified data access

    The data platform eliminated silos, providing all departments with access to a centralized repository of information, fostering collaboration and informed strategies.

  4. Scalability

    The Azure-based platform allows for easy scalability, ensuring that Arnarlax can adapt to future data needs as the business continues to grow. 

Data as a strategic asset

Our work not only modernized Arnarlax’s internal processes but also laid the groundwork for data-driven innovation in aquaculture. By unlocking insights from historical data and creating a transparent data flow, Arnarlax is better equipped to maintain high standards in fish welfare, environmental responsibility, and production efficiency—solidifying its role as a leader in sustainable seafood in the North Atlantic.

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