A middle platform is not a panacea. For companies it does not suit, adopting one adds an extra layer of burden.
A middle platform is not a panacea. For companies it does not suit, adopting one adds an extra layer of burden. This article draws on our practical experience serving more than 3,000 enterprise clients.
A middle platform solves the problem of data reuse across multiple business lines. For companies with a single business, building a data warehouse directly is more cost-effective.
The criterion for deciding whether you need a middle platform: are three or more business lines fighting over the same set of data?
A lightweight middle-platform approach is better suited to SMEs: first build a unified metrics system and master data, then expand platform capabilities as needed.
There is no standard answer for digital transformation, but there is one iron rule: first get one scenario running and achieve results, then talk about rolling it out comprehensively.