What a Modern Data Platform Does
Rex Washburn, head of modern data platforms for CDW’s data practice, and Christopher Marcolis, head of advanced analytics and data governance at CDW, say that the solution can bring data together in an organized, searchable way.
“Data is really fueling digital transformation,” says Washburn. “But you can run out and buy all the coolest, brand-new solutions, and if you don’t have your data together in one place, your processes are going to fail. By bringing your data together in a modern data platform and having everything that’s business-focused in one place, you’re able to start leveraging all of the other technology across the organization more effectively.”
That said, the technology doesn’t literally move data to a common location, such as a data lake. Instead, it uses software to “provide the visibility that makes it appear to all come together so that end users can ultimately tap into the things they need the most,” says Marcolis.
As one might imagine, technology that offers businesses instant access and visibility of all their data delivers numerous benefits. Regulatory compliance may not be the most exciting of these, but it may be the most urgent.
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