Middle platforms are not a panacea; for unsuitable companies, adopting one adds an extra layer of burden.
Middle platforms are not a panacea; for unsuitable companies, adopting one adds an extra layer of burden. This article draws on our practical experience serving over 3,000 enterprise clients.
Middle platforms solve 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 whether you need a middle platform: are three or more business lines fighting over the same set of data?
Avoid building a middle platform for its own sake—spending millions on a platform that nobody uses the data from is the most expensive waste.
If you are evaluating a related project, feel free to reach out—16 years and over 3,000 enterprise clients of experience may help you avoid some detours.