Gartner Research: Data in the Cloud
Extendible data integration strategies and capabilities will play an essential role in managing cloud-based data to ensure its ongoing value and relevance. Pivotal to determining if the internal business goals and those of the cloud initiative are complementary and compatible is ascertaining what provisions are made - and will be needed - for integrating and moving cloud-based data to support the information needs of the enterprise.
In this Gartner Research Note, Principal Research Analyst Eric Thoo explores the topic "Data in the Cloud: The Changing Nature of Managing Data Delivery." His research presents key findings and recommendations regarding cloud-based data access, integration and delivery. He focuses on:
- The importance of data delivery in the cloud services environment
- Levels of data support that external parties can realistically provide
- Planning for cloud-related data delivery scenarios
- Extending enterprise data integration to manage cloud-related data delivery
- Assessing the applicability of data integration services
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