Data silos -- why they’re flawed and what to do about it [Q&A]

Every application, database, filesystem and SaaS service inevitably creates another data silo. From Hadoop-based data lakes to modern data warehouses and lakehouses, enterprises have invested millions in the promise of a single source of truth. But these grand visions invariably fall short. We talked to Saket Saurabh, CEO and co-founder of Nexla, to discuss a more practical approach that embraces the existence of data silos while ensuring seamless access and usability. BN: Why do organizations spend time trying to eliminate data silos and why does it never work? SS: Organizations spend time trying to eliminate data silos because they see… [Continue Reading]