Key Trends in Hybrid and Multicloud Data Warehousing

This technical report presents findings from the Yellowbrick ITDM Data Warehousing Survey conducted in March 2021, which involved over 500 IT decision-makers from enterprises with more than 1,000 employees. The report outlines key trends in data warehousing, emphasizing the shift towards hybrid and multicloud environments, real-time analytics, and the importance of data quality. It details that 76% of respondents are increasing their investments in analytics infrastructure despite the uncertainties posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey results indicate a significant focus on deploying data warehouses in flexible locations, including cloud and edge environments, to enhance performance and agility. Additionally, the report highlights the necessity for organizations to modernize their data warehousing strategies to support growing data demands and improve decision-making capabilities. Overall, the findings provide a roadmap for organizations looking to adapt their data warehousing approaches in response to evolving business needs.