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What is data architecture? A framework to manage data

CIO

Data architecture definition Data architecture describes the structure of an organizations logical and physical data assets, and data management resources, according to The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF). An organizations data architecture is the purview of data architects. Ensure security and access controls.

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The key to operational AI: Modern data architecture

CIO

To succeed, Operational AI requires a modern data architecture. These advanced architectures offer the flexibility and visibility needed to simplify data access across the organization, break down silos, and make data more understandable and actionable.

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Revolutionizing data management: Trends driving security, scalability, and governance in 2025

CIO

The evolution of cloud-first strategies, real-time integration and AI-driven automation has set a new benchmark for data systems and heightened concerns over data privacy, regulatory compliance and ethical AI governance demand advanced solutions that are both robust and adaptive.

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Governing data products using fitness functions

Martin Fowler

Decentralized data management requires automation to scale governance effectively. Fitness functions are a powerful automated governance technique my colleagues have applied to data products within the context of a Data Mesh.

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The Next-Generation Cloud Data Lake: An Open, No-Copy Data Architecture

To address this, a next-gen cloud data lake architecture has emerged that brings together the best attributes of the data warehouse and the data lake. This new open data architecture is built to maximize data access with minimal data movement and no data copies.

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From project to product: Architecting the future of enterprise technology

CIO

In todays digital-first economy, enterprise architecture must also evolve from a control function to an enablement platform. This transformation requires a fundamental shift in how we approach technology delivery moving from project-based thinking to product-oriented architecture. The stakes have never been higher.

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Are enterprises ready to adopt AI at scale?

CIO

To overcome those challenges and successfully scale AI enterprise-wide, organizations must create a modern data architecture leveraging a mix of technologies, capabilities, and approaches including data lakehouses, data fabric, and data mesh. Another challenge here stems from the existing architecture within these organizations.

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Top Considerations for Building an Open Cloud Data Lake

In this paper, we explore the top considerations for building a cloud data lake including architectural principles, when to use cloud data lake engines and how to empower non-technical users. The primary architectural principles of a true cloud data lake, including a loosely coupled architecture and open file formats and table structures.

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Partner Webinar: A Framework for Building Data Mesh Architecture

Speaker: Jeremiah Morrow, Nicolò Bidotti, and Achille Barbieri

In this webinar, learn how Enel Group worked with Agile Lab to implement Dremio as a data mesh solution for providing broad access to a unified view of their data, and how they use that architecture to enable a multitude of use cases. Leveraging Dremio for data governance and multi-cloud with Arrow Flight.