Logical Data Fabric: A Solution to Complex Data Management Challenges, According to Denodo's CMO, Ravi Shankar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 27: As data ecosystems rapidly transition to the cloud, managing complex, distributed, and heterogeneous data landscapes poses significant challenges. Ravi Shankar, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Denodo, a leading provider of data integration and data virtualization solutions, believes that a logical data fabric can address these challenges effectively.

A logical data fabric serves as a logical data layer that integrates enterprise data from disparate systems, manages unified data with centralized security and governance, and provides real-time access to all data stakeholders. It is an extension of the concept of data fabric, initially introduced by Gartner, which facilitates seamless integration, management, and delivery of data across hybrid and multi-cloud systems, optimizing efficiency, automation, cost, centralized data security, and governance. The term "data fabric" has gained widespread acceptance as an architectural approach to efficient data management.

"With the ongoing shift, there is a growing need for a cohesive and holistic approach to managing complex data landscapes. This can be achieved through a logical data fabric enabled by the Denodo Platform. Denodo supports various data integration methods but advocates for a logical-first approach. This approach emphasizes logical connections to data instead of moving or duplicating it. By establishing a logical data fabric as a centralized data-access layer, companies can establish a strong foundation for delivering data consistently and repurposing critical data assets. The market is embracing the logical data management strategy, and Denodo is a key proponent of this strategy," explained Ravi Shankar.

During his attendance at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in India, Mr. Shankar shared his insights on emerging trends and solutions in the data management landscape. He observed that global companies grappling with complex business structures heavily rely on support teams based in India. These organizations face significant challenges in managing data across multiple locations and jurisdictions and are actively seeking innovative approaches to enterprise data utilization and management to future-proof their data infrastructures.

Mr. Shankar also shared a success story involving one of India's largest banks, which leveraged Denodo's technology during its transition to the cloud. The bank achieved more effective data management and accelerated data delivery, resulting in improved productivity.

"At the core of the Denodo Platform is data virtualization technology, which takes a logical approach to data integration and management, bringing data together without the need to move or duplicate it. The Denodo Platform acts as a unified data-access layer, enabling organizations to manage data security and governance protocols through a single point of control, across diverse data sources," Mr. Shankar elaborated.

Recognizing the immense potential of the Indian market, particularly in the financial services sector, Mr. Shankar affirmed that Denodo will continue to assist Indian organizations in transforming their operations and driving innovation by unifying their data assets and providing real-time data availability.

"Denodo offers an enterprise data management and integration platform that delivers actionable insights to businesses with minimal effort, while ensuring robust end-to-end security. Denodo has already successfully protected data in Indian organizations and is committed to further developing powerful, innovative capabilities in logical data management," added Mr. Shankar.