Start: Q1 / Q2 2024
Publication: September 2024 (for BARC Event “The Heart of Data Mesh & Fabric)
Region: Global
Data Mesh & Data Fabric – From Theory to Application
Data Mesh, as an organizational paradigm, has rapidly captured global attention, with its promise to transform the way companies share and use data. Similarly, the concept of data fabric, as a technical capability, offers organizations unprecedented flexibility and agility. While the initial buzz around these innovations was overwhelming, businesses have now transitioned from mere fascination to hands-on implementation. This study delves deep into the trenches to understand not only the best practices and positive experiences but also the challenges and lessons learned as organizations embark on their journey towards crafting data products, fostering domain ownership, and instituting self-service data platforms along with federated computational governance. Our exploration covers both the organizational and technical dimensions of introducing and embedding the principles of data mesh and data fabrics within enterprises.
Key questions:
- What are the fundamental drivers towards establishing Data Mesh and Data Fabric in enterprises?
- What challenges did companies run into when establishing Data Mesh and Data Fabric?
- What benefits were expected and could be achieved from implementing Data Mesh and Data Fabric approaches?
- Where are companies in their journey and what are the goals and next steps?