Data Fabric Implementation in Higher Education Institutions

This technical report outlines the role of data fabric, powered by Denodo technology, in addressing key challenges faced by higher education institutions. It describes how data fabric integrates disparate data systems, providing unified data views that enhance operational efficiency and data accessibility. The report details five primary challenges that data fabric helps to overcome: integrating data systems, providing real-time data access, unifying data access and security, reducing costs and complexity, and elevating student and institutional success. Additionally, it defines data fabric as a logical data management architecture that enables real-time connections to various data sources without physically moving the data. The report emphasizes the importance of leveraging existing data investments to create compounded value and outlines the iterative process of developing data views that deliver value to business functions. It also highlights the Denodo Platform's capabilities in improving agility, productivity, and financial performance within higher education.