Aligning Your Business with the Right Data Architecture

May 22, 2025
Video

Data architecture is the backbone of modern financial institutions, enabling efficient data flow and informed decision-making. This short video explores the roles of data lakes, data warehouses, and hybrid models, as well as the innovative data mesh approach. Discover how the right data architecture can equip you to:

  • Empower teams with access to data
  • Enhance data governance
  • Improve data quality and accuracy
  • Boost performance and security
  • Visualize insights and opportunities

Data architecture glossary:

  • Data lakes: Repositories for raw data, ideal for exploration, analysis, and machine learning
  • Data warehouses: Systems for structured data, optimized for querying and reporting
  • Centralized architecture: Single repository for simplified access and management
  • Decentralized architecture: Department-specific systems for flexibility and specialization
  • Hybrid architecture: Combines centralized and decentralized models for balanced performance and security
  • Data mesh: Decentralized approach integrating people, processes, and technology

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