THE DATA BUFFET
[iStock.com/monsitj] FORGET DATA MARKETPLACE, DATA MESH AND DATA FABRIC… I’m proud to introduce a new data architecture pattern, which is 1000x easier to implement, rapidly opens up access to data consumers, enables unparalleled self-service, and supports the dynamic creation of complex data integrations in real-time... Introducing: THE DATA BUFFET Key features: Agile population of the data buffet platform, using innovative “data platter” containerisation constructs, which can be placed anywhere on the data buffer “table” to enable real-time access (and if the table runs out of space there is the option to pile platters up) Once consumers are given access, they will experience an all-you-can eat service (unless any of the data platters run out, that is) Piles of data are provided on carefully designed, under-sized platters, which will reliably and consistently spill onto the table and stain the tablecloth (if a tablecloth abstraction layer is chosen, that is: the use of a data fab...