1、 Data Mesh and Data Fabric From Theory to Application Authors:Jacqueline Bloemen,Florian Bigelmaier,Carsten Bange Publication:August,2024 Abstract This study explores the practical application of the data mesh and data fabric concepts in the data&analytics community.In its second edition,it builds u

2、pon last years findings,highlighting significant developments and trends around the concepts including the growing interest in data products.Research sponsored by:2 Data Mesh and Data Fabric BARC GmbH 2024 Table of Contents Preface.3 Management Summary.4 1 Data Mesh in practice:between self-service

3、dashboards and sound data democratization.4 2 Platform trends to centralize or not to centralize.5 3 Data Mesh rising skepticism despite huge benefits.6 4 Data Products old wine in new bottles?.7 1 Data mesh in practice:between self-service dashboards and sound data democratization.8 Current challen

4、ges for D&A leaders any news?.8 An honest view on the state of data democratization.9 2 Platform trends To centralize or not to centralize.11 Centralized control versus decentralized dreams.11 Missing pieces:low functional coverage in D&A platforms.12 3 Data mesh risking skepticism despite huge bene

5、fits.13 Business benefits vs.Skeptical stakeholders.13 Best-in-class prioritize people others lean on technology.14 4 Data Products Old wine in new bottles?.16 With or without mesh.16 What sets data products apart from any other data offering?.17 Demographics.19 Broad spectrum of industries and comp

6、any sizes.19 Best-in-class vs.laggards.20 About BARC.21 About OneData.22 3 Data Mesh and Data Fabric BARC GmbH 2024 Preface Data mesh is a hot topic in the data&analytics(D&A)community,eliciting a wide range of opinions.Some view it as a governance nightmare,while others see it as the ultimate solut