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Google BigQuery

Integrate Sifflet with BigQuery to monitor all table types, access field-level lineage, enrich metadata, and gain actionable insights for an optimized data observability strategy.

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Metadata-based monitors and optimized queries

Sifflet leverages BigQuery's metadata APIs and relies on optimized queries, ensuring minimal costs and efficient monitor runs.

Usage and BigQuery metadata

Get detailed statistics about the usage of your BigQuery assets, in addition to various metadata (like tags, descriptions, and table sizes) retrieved directly from BigQuery.

Field-level lineage

Have a complete understanding of how data flows through your platform via field-level end-to-end lineage for BigQuery.

External table support

Sifflet can monitor external BigQuery tables to ensure the quality of data in other systems like Google Cloud BigTable and Google Cloud Storage

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Data Observability for your data stack with Google BigQuery

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What impressed us most about Sifflet’s AI-native approach is how seamlessly it adapts to our data landscape — without needing constant tuning. The system learns patterns across our workflows and flags what matters, not just what’s noisy. It’s made our team faster and more focused, especially as we scale analytics across the business.

Simoh-Mohamed Labdoui

Head of Data

"Enabler of Cross Platform Data Storytelling"

"Sifflet has been a game-changer for our organization, providing full visibility of data lineage across multiple repositories and platforms. The ability to connect to various data sources ensures observability regardless of the platform, and the clean, intuitive UI makes setup effortless, even when uploading dbt manifest files via the API. Their documentation is concise and easy to follow, and their team's communication has been outstanding—quickly addressing issues, keeping us informed, and incorporating feedback. "

Callum O'Connor

Senior Analytics Engineer, The Adaptavist

"Building Harmony Between Data and Business With Sifflet"

"Sifflet serves as our key enabler in fostering a harmonious relationship with business teams. By proactively identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate, we can shift the focus of our interactions from troubleshooting to driving meaningful value. This approach not only enhances collaboration but also ensures that our efforts are aligned with creating impactful outcomes for the organization."

Sophie Gallay

Data & Analytics Director, Etam

" Sifflet empowers our teams through Centralized Data Visibility"

"Having the visibility of our DBT transformations combined with full end-to-end data lineage in one central place in Sifflet is so powerful for giving our data teams confidence in our data, helping to diagnose data quality issues and unlocking an effective data mesh for us at BBC Studios"

Ross Gaskell

Software engineering manager, BBC Studios

"Sifflet allows us to find and trust our data"

"Sifflet has transformed our data observability management at Carrefour Links. Thanks to Sifflet's proactive monitoring, we can identify and resolve potential issues before they impact our operations. Additionally, the simplified access to data enables our teams to collaborate more effectively."

Mehdi Labassi

CTO, Carrefour Links

"A core component of our data strategy and transformation"

"Using Sifflet has helped us move much more quickly because we no longer experience the pain of constantly going back and fixing issues two, three, or four times."

Sami Rahman

Director of Data, Hypebeast

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Frequently asked questions

Can passive metadata help with data governance and SLA compliance?

Absolutely. Passive metadata provides consistent documentation of data ownership, sensitivity, and definitions, which is critical for data governance and SLA compliance. Sifflet uses this metadata to ensure that governance policies are clear and enforceable across your data environment.

How does Sifflet handle root cause analysis differently from Monte Carlo?

Sifflet’s AI agent, Sage, performs root cause analysis by combining metadata, query logs, code changes, and historical incidents to build a full narrative of the issue. This speeds up resolution and provides context-rich insights, making it easier to pinpoint and fix data pipeline issues efficiently.

How can data observability support a strong data governance strategy?

Data observability complements data governance by continuously monitoring data pipelines for issues like data drift, freshness problems, or anomalies. With an observability platform like Sifflet, teams can proactively detect and resolve data quality issues, enforce data validation rules, and gain visibility into pipeline health. This real-time insight helps governance policies work in practice, not just on paper.

How can data observability support better hiring decisions for data teams?

When you prioritize data observability, you're not just investing in tools, you're building a culture of transparency and accountability. This helps attract top-tier Data Engineers and Analysts who value high-quality pipelines and proactive monitoring. Embedding observability into your workflows also empowers your team with root cause analysis and pipeline health dashboards, helping them work more efficiently and effectively.

What kinds of data does Shippeo monitor to support real-time metrics?

Shippeo tracks critical operational data like order volume, GPS positions, and platform activity. With Sifflet, they monitor ingestion latency and data freshness to ensure that metrics powering dashboards and customer reports are always up to date.

What should I consider when choosing a modern observability tool for my data stack?

When evaluating observability tools, consider factors like ease of setup, support for real-time metrics, data freshness checks, and integration with your existing stack. Look for platforms that offer strong data pipeline monitoring, business context in alerts, and cost transparency. Tools like Sifflet also provide fast time-to-value and support for both batch and streaming data observability.

What is SQL Table Tracer and how does it help with data observability?

SQL Table Tracer (STT) is a lightweight library that extracts table-level lineage from SQL queries. It plays a key role in data observability by identifying upstream and downstream tables, making it easier to understand data dependencies and track changes across your data pipelines.

How does Sifflet help improve data discovery across my organization?

Sifflet consolidates metadata from your entire data stack into a centralized Data Catalog, making it easier for data stakeholders to discover, understand, and trust data. With features like enriched metadata, Snowflake tags, and BigQuery labels, data discovery becomes faster and more intuitive, reducing time spent searching for the right assets.

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