The modern data stack is a loose collection of technologies, often cloud-based, that collaboratively process and store data to support modern analytics. It must be automated, low code/no code, AI-assisted, graph-enabled, multimodal, streaming, distributed, meshy, converged, polyglot, open, and governed.
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Twelve Must-Have Characteristics Of A Modern Data Stack

The data mesh paradigm is in a nascent stage with data personas and organizations craving clarity and quick answers. Best practices are yet to be crystallized. Mesh done incorrectly runs the risk of degenerating into silos.
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Caution Data Leaders: Plan Carefully Before Rushing To Data Mesh - Audio Blog

Traditional companies must balance new and old technologies as part of an ever-modernizing data stack. This blog explores how companies strike the right balance to navigate economic uncertainty, AI disruption, and the need for tool consolidation.
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The Modernizing Data Stack: Three Ways to Balance New and Old - Audio Blog

“Universal” semantic layer tools introduced in recent years promise to standardize business metrics across the data stack, and eliminate silos of metrics trapped in semantic layers that are limited to specific data sources or BI platforms. This post offers considerations for adopting a universal semantic layer.
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The Universal Semantic Layer: More Than Enough?

Listen to data and analytics leaders share the secrets of their success. Wayne Eckerson, long-time global thought leader interviews guests who run data and analytics programs at Fortune 2000 organizations around the world. Tune in to stay abreast of the latest technologies, techniques, and trends in our fast-paced industry.

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