Data mesh: The secret ingredient in enterprise AI success

However, unlocking the complete benefits that enterprise AI stands to offer is very difficult without a data mesh in the mix. Data mesh may not be a prerequisite for building AI, but it’s an essential complementary technology for building AI solutions that actually create business value.

What is a data mesh?

A data mesh is a type of data architecture that enables decentralized ownership of data. Most data mesh works by connecting the various data sources that an organization owns to make them centrally accessible. However, the underlying data sources remain distinct and can therefore be managed in whichever way is most appropriate on a case-by-case basis.

Data mesh solves the challenge of forcing all of an organization’s data into a single, inflexible location. When businesses adopt that architecture, they end up with a one-size-fits-all approach to data management — which is a problem because in practice, different business domains or departments typically have different data management needs.