What is Data Mesh?

An architectural paradigm for organising data infrastructure within organisations. It decentralises data ownership and governance by treating data as a product, managed by cross-functional teams. Instead of relying on centralised data platforms, data mesh advocates for distributed data domains, each managed by domain-oriented teams. These teams are responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of their data products, including data quality, security, and consumption. Data mesh aims to improve scalability, agility, and innovation by empowering domain experts and fostering a data-driven culture. It emphasises modularity, interoperability, and self-service access to data across the organisation.