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Data Architecture Insights

Comprehensive guides, comparisons, and resources for modern data architecture and enterprise data management

Navigate our collection of in-depth guides, architectural comparisons, and practical resources designed to help data teams make informed decisions about modern data platforms and strategies.

Architecture & Strategy Guides

Essential guides to the foundational concepts, patterns, and strategic approaches that shape modern data architectures.

Data Fabric

Deep dive into data fabric architecture, core capabilities, implementation approaches, and real-world use cases for enterprise data integration.

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Data Mesh

Complete guide to data mesh principles, organizational transformation, and practical implementation strategies for scaling data capabilities.

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Active Metadata Management

Essential guide to leveraging metadata as a strategic asset for data discovery, governance, and automated data operations across your organization.

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Semantic Layer

Complete guide to building a semantic layer that provides consistent business definitions and metrics across all your data consumers and applications.

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Data Product

Comprehensive guide to treating data as a product, including design principles, product management practices, and organizational implementation strategies.

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Data Answers

Understand how modern data platforms deliver instant, accurate answers to business questions through intelligent data integration and semantic understanding.

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Technology Comparisons

Side-by-side analysis of key technologies and approaches to help you make informed architectural decisions.

Data Fabric vs Data Mesh

Comprehensive comparison of these two complementary approaches to modern data architecture, including when to use each and how to combine them effectively.

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Data Fabric vs Data Virtualization

Detailed comparison of data access techniques versus comprehensive data architectures, including when to choose each approach and how they work together effectively.

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Vendor Landscapes & Comparisons

Side-by-side analysis of key technology vendors and their approach to make informed buying decisions.

Data Fabric Vendor Landscape 2025

Comparison of the top data fabric vendors in 2025 including Promethium, Microsoft, IBM, Denodo.

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