Where’s your data?

There are so many ways you can store data.

Files System. Data lake. Database. Data Warehouse. ERP or CRM.

There are tradeoffs everywhere you look.

An ERP is easy because most of the data management is handled by the software. But it also has rigidity and it’s isolated from data in other key systems.

A file system is infinitely flexible, with numerous file types and methods to structure your file storage. They are also cheap. But that flexibility can also make management a nightmare.

Databases are very popular and do many things very well. But only certain types of data (structured) thrive in databases which leaves you stuck with other types of data.

Data Warehouses are great at handling tons of data and tons of queries, but the cost can often be prohibitive for smaller companies.

The list of options and considerations can go on for a long time. Security, scaling, governance, costs, integrations, performance, etc.

You are always making trade-offs. Always attempting to optimize for business goals.

It was good to see you today,

Sawyer

p.s. Facing questions about how and where to store your data? Book a free 30-minute call.