Digital Transformation
This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series
Data FarmEvery few years the industry invents a new animal and asks you to adopt it. Lake. Warehouse. Lakehouse. Mesh. Fabric. Probably “data terrarium” is next. The name matters less than the rules you enforce. So let’s compare these patterns in plain English, then talk about why a “data farm” approach keeps you out of the swamp. You’ll get a practical checklist you can run immediately, plus a clear next step to reduce rework and rebuild trust.
January 15, 2026
David Carneal
Digital Transformation
This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series
Data FarmData integrity isn’t philosophical. It’s not a vibe. It’s whether you can reproduce the same number tomorrow without reenacting a crime scene investigation. In the real world, the question shows up like this: “Why does the KPI say 92% here and 87% there?” KPI means Key Performance Indicator, but on bad days it stands for Keep People Investigating. You’ll get a practical checklist you can run immediately, plus a clear next step to reduce rework and rebuild trust.
January 13, 2026
David Carneal
