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What is data architecture? A framework to manage data

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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. Cloud storage.

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How today’s enterprise architect juggles strategy, tech and innovation

CIO

Jenga builder: Enterprise architects piece together both reusable and replaceable components and solutions enabling responsive (adaptable, resilient) architectures that accelerate time-to-market without disrupting other components or the architecture overall (e.g. compromising quality, structure, integrity, goals).

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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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Can serverless fix fintech’s scaling problem?

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The built-in elasticity in serverless computing architecture makes it particularly appealing for unpredictable workloads and amplifies developers productivity by letting developers focus on writing code and optimizing application design industry benchmarks , providing additional justification for this hypothesis. Architecture complexity.

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Monitoring AWS Container Environments at Scale

Particularly well-suited for microservice-oriented architectures and agile workflows, containers help organizations improve developer efficiency, feature velocity, and optimization of resources. Containers power many of the applications we use every day.

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From legacy to lakehouse: Centralizing insurance data with Delta Lake

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Maintaining legacy systems can consume a substantial share of IT budgets up to 70% according to some analyses diverting resources that could otherwise be invested in innovation and digital transformation. This is where Delta Lakehouse architecture truly shines. The financial and security implications are significant.

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Trade routes of the digital age: How data gravity shapes cloud strategy

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Just as ancient trade routes determined how and where commerce flowed, applications and computing resources today gravitate towards massive datasets. However, as companies expand their operations and adopt multi-cloud architectures, they are faced with an invisible but powerful challenge: Data gravity.

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Add Value with a Dashboard Refresh: What You Need to Know

Speaker: Miles Robinson, Agile and Management Consultant, Motivational Speaker

What should be improved, and what do we have the resources to improve? How to determine when an information architecture refresh may be necessary. Dashboards and analytics can really set your application apart, but that doesn't mean you can implement them and forget about them. Are they adding value to your product?