Data Mesh
A decentralized data architecture approach that treats data as a product, with domain-oriented ownership, self-serve data infrastructure, and federated computational governance.
Related terms
- Data Lakehouse
A data architecture that combines the flexibility of data lakes with the management features of data warehouses. It enables both BI and ML workloads on a unified platform.
- Data Governance
The overall management of data availability, usability, integrity, and security in an organization. Includes policies, procedures, and standards for data management.
Also referenced: Domain-Driven Design.
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Where this fits
Data Mesh is part of the Data Architecture vocabulary used in the Generative AI Maturity Framework. See the full glossary for the complete set of 149 defined terms, or take the free maturity assessment to see where your organisation stands.