How a global investment firm reduced runtimes by 30–40% with the dbt Fusion engine

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), managing Norway’s significant sovereign wealth fund, successfully reduced runtimes by 30-40% by implementing the dbt Fusion engine and State-Aware Orchestration (SAO) to enhance their data platform across global locations. With a focus on improving the developer experience, NBIM initially applied Fusion to smaller, well-structured projects, which resulted in faster parsing times and better feedback loops, thus avoiding technical debt. These projects included tracking platform metadata, accessing communications insights, and integrating investment data to provide a single source of truth for investment teams. The transition has allowed NBIM to move toward more continuous data delivery, reducing SLA risks for complex projects and significantly enhancing data timeliness and quality. The adoption of Fusion has not only optimized workflows but also empowered less technical stakeholders to contribute more effectively, ultimately positioning Fusion as a critical component for future efficiency and performance improvements.