Where would we be without the monolithic Data Warehouse? All of those operational, financial and commercial systems; tied, twisted and teased into one massive, steroid-dependent database. Fit for a few reports and up for much debate. Destined to never agree with any of the functions that it was initially brought in to serve.
The big, ugly beast surely needs to be put down. The days of the huge database are over. It is un-scalable; it is un-maintainable, and, above all, it is un-remarkable.
The Death of the Data Warehouse is here.
However, when you look again at the surly beast dragging its knuckles across the enterprise landscape you can’t help but to look back at its face and feel pity. In that face there is still a little bit of you. We were all part of a dream to build that slick, intelligence and speedy leopard and we know we are to blame in the reality of the overweight oath drooling and groaning its way through middle-age.
So, do you put that beast down, maybe put in on an exercise regime, or re-engage with it for one last campaign? I think my old friend is a little leaner than he first appears, there is still a twinkle in his eye that maybe only I can see. Come on, let’s saddle-up. Let’s remind ourselves of what we can do together. It’s showtime!
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