Sector Report – The Modern Data Software Landscape

Our latest Carlsquare sector report – The Modern Data Software Landscape – explores the core components of modern data infrastructure, the impact of data growth and cloud adoption, and trends shaping data-driven organizations.

In a nutshell:

Data volumes are exploding – 90% of the world’s data was created in the past two years, and the vast majority of it is unstructured
Cloud and AI adoption, combined with mounting regulatory and security demands, are fundamentally reshaping how organizations manage, process, and protect their data
Today, 60% of all corporate data is cloud-based (up from just 25% in 2015), and the need for real-time analytics and self-service access is more critical than ever

This report breaks down the essential building blocks of the modern data stack – covering data access, compliance, orchestration, observability, integration, storage, and analytics. We highlight how these layers interconnect to support secure, scalable, and intelligent data-driven organizations. Dive in to see why high-quality, well-governed data the foundation for effective use of AI.

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