Part 5/13:
- Supporting Functions: R&D formulations, marketing analytics, HR, finance, and IT systems all produce data streams, often unstructured, with varying formats like PDFs, emails, or multimedia content.
Across these functions, data is generated in numerous forms—structured, unstructured, streaming, batch, digital, paper-based—and stored across different platforms like ERP systems, IoT devices, CRM tools, and more.
The Challenge: Data Overload, Not Scarcity
The key point is that data is abundant; the problem is accessibility, quality, and integration. Enterprises often struggle with:
Multiple fragmented data sources
Inconsistent data formats
Duplicate or outdated information
Limited visibility into data quality and lineage