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The future of data management

The fluid data layer

Published April 2016

The world of the data architect is getting more complex. New technologies—such as clustered databases, cloud platforms and mobile data synchronisation—have become today’s reality. Now more than ever, data architects must change the way they look at the data under their purview.

First, there must be freedom of movement. Data must be able to move where users need it, when they need it, even in real time.

There must be freedom of location. Data should live where its management, storage and analytics are most economical and logical. This could apply to any number of places, including data centres, private clouds, public clouds, on-premises storage or user devices.

Finally, there must be freedom of expression and assembly. Data must be available and accessible so it can be combined with other sources for more detailed insights and analysis.