Critical Success Factors for Data Space Deployment

This report outlines critical success factors for deploying data spaces, focusing on business and governance aspects. It aims to provide guidance for organizations involved in or considering data space initiatives. The report is based on case studies from various sectors, including agriculture, mobility, and manufacturing, to identify common success and failure factors. It emphasizes the importance of developing trust among stakeholders, aligning organizational structures with the data space's objectives, and understanding the investment structure and value creation. Trust is highlighted as essential for the deployment and sustainability of data spaces, requiring both informal and formal mechanisms. The report also discusses the need for a clear vision and limited scope during early development phases to ensure user adoption. Furthermore, it stresses the significance of selecting appropriate business models that reflect the interests of key stakeholders to finance the data space's development and operation. Overall, it provides a comprehensive framework for successful data space deployment.