TDWI Virtual Summit

Datastack 360: Next-Generation Data Architectures and Platforms

April 16, 2025

Free Half-Day Event

Decoding the Data Landscape: Discover the Power of Data Fabric and Lakehouses (with Audience Q&A)

April 16, 2025

Prerequisite: None

Ron Manalang

Sr. Architect

West Monroe Partners, Inc.

This session will include a moderated Q&A featuring questions from the live audience.

In an era where data is the new currency, selecting the right architecture can significantly impact an organization's bottom line. In this session, Ron Manalang will offer a deep dive into two transformative data management patterns that can optimize ROI and reduce total cost of ownership. Drawing from extensive real-world implementations, he will unravel the intricacies, histories, and core components of data fabric and lakehouse architectures.

Manalang will engage in a comparative analysis, highlighting their unique differences and synergies, supported by insightful architectural diagrams. Attendees will learn about current trends and innovations, including AI integration, real-time analytics, and enhanced data governance, showcasing how these architectures are reshaping the data landscape. Industry-specific examples will demonstrate practical applications across sectors such as healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and utilities.

The presentation will further illuminate the tangible business impacts and ROI of adopting these architectures, underscored by metrics and outcomes from past projects. To conclude, the speaker will share key lessons learned and best practices, empowering participants to navigate common pitfalls and achieve success in their data initiatives. Join us for an enlightening journey into the world of modern data architectures, offering actionable insights for executives and data practitioners alike.

TDWI Virtual Summit
Datastack 360: Next-Generation
Data Architectures and Platforms

April 16, 2025