Data Fabric’s value proposition
Each building block in a Data Fabric architecture (Data Governance and its knowledge layer, Data Integration, and Self-Service) introduced in Chapter 1 offers a monumental amount of value from its sophisticated approach and focus. Figure 2.1 provides a summary of the value statements in Data Fabric’s building blocks.
Figure 2.1 – Business value via Data Fabric’s building blocks
Let’s discuss the value behind the Data Governance building block.
Trusting your decisions with governed data
Data Governance is a staple in achieving a successful data monetization strategy. In Data Fabric architecture, Data Governance is focused on producing high-quality, trusted, secure, discoverable, and understandable data. Data consumers rely on trusted data to address their business needs.
Let’s review the value proposition across the Data Governance pillars.