This whitepaper from BCG outlines the rising cost and complexity challenges of modern enterprise data ecosystems. It recommends adopting open, federated architectures that reduce data silos and eliminate redundant storage. The paper emphasizes separating compute from storage, leveraging open table formats, and enabling interoperability across platforms. By minimizing duplication and centralizing governance logically rather than physically, organizations can control cloud spend while maintaining agility. The report highlights measurable financial and operational benefits from transitioning away from tightly coupled, monolithic data platforms.

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