Fivetran and dbt offer a powerful combination for streamlining data ingestion and transformation, enabling businesses to answer complex, cross-platform questions through natural-language queries without needing to write SQL or Python. Fivetran simplifies the replication of data from over 700 sources into centralized locations, while dbt transforms this raw data into clean, well-tested models, employing software engineering best practices such as CI/CD and modular development. This integration allows for the creation of a unified dataset optimized for analytics and AI, significantly reducing costs and improving performance. New AI-powered features like dbt Copilot and dbt Canvas enhance usability for non-engineers, while the Fusion engine improves execution speed and SQL comprehension. The combination of Fivetran's data replication, dbt's transformation capabilities, and AI-driven insights empowers users to conduct sophisticated analyses and make informed decisions across various platforms, ultimately transforming how organizations manage and utilize their data.