Part 5/12:
Data Mesh advocates decentralized governance, where data products are created and managed by domain teams with a focus on autonomy. This approach excels when organizations are building new systems or moving towards microservices, enabling agility and local control.
Data Fabric offers a more centralized platform that acts as a middleware, connecting data sources and consumers for enterprise-wide consistency. It simplifies governance but can sometimes restrict autonomy.
Most organizations seem to be opting for a middle path, blending decentralization for agility with centralized oversight for consistency. This compromise often results in faster adoption and better collaboration between business and IT teams.
Several practical insights emerged: