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Building business agility with data virtualisation

Robin Fong
Robin Fong • 5 min read
Building business agility with data virtualisation
Data virtualisation enables enterprises to operate in more productive and cost-effective ways. Photo: Pexels
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Science-fiction movies have visualised a future world where multiple streams of data can be called upon instantly in real-time. Movies depict savvy characters confidently swiping visualised infographics with fluidity, ease, and confidence. In reality, data in business today is less sci-fi wizardry and more about potent real-time connectivity — how do we thoughtfully and methodically weave together our endless stream of datasets and data sources at the same time to generate business insights, growth and positive outcomes?

We can derive value by designing a way to bridge abstract data with the positive real outcomes of time and financial savings. Likewise, as artificial intelligence (AI) is now embedded into more aspects of modern society, the need for data — across volume and complexity — to create user-friendly machine learning algorithms demands more cohesive ways of connecting and applying data, one that can create value and economic growth. Data virtualisation is the way, enabling enterprises to operate in more productive and cost-effective ways. Enterprises can streamline business workflows with real-time access to data — across varying formats, locations, and deployment models.

A unified approach to data

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