Constellation Trend Report: Choosing A Cloud-Centric Analytical Data Platform

This report explores recent trends in analytical data platforms, including the move to cloud DBMS services and the emergence of lake query engines and combined lake/warehouse platforms. Most importantly, it identifies key organizational and technology strategy considerations every company should review before even considering product-specific buying criteria. Technology buyers should use this report as a starting point for an analytical data platform review leading to a short listing of candidates and final proof-of-concept projects.