Data Mesh Implementation: Why Platform Thinking Fails

Most data mesh initiatives fail because organizations build platforms instead of products. Fannie Mae's success with Amazon Redshift proves that treating data domains as products—with clear ownership and cross-functional teams—is the difference between stalling and shipping. Full article: https://davidohnstad.com/data-mesh-implementation-platform-vs-product/

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-11-02
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23892936
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Big Data and Business Intelligence
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Data Mesh Implementation: Why Platform Thinking Fails

David Ohnstad
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Data Mesh Implementation: Why Platform Thinking Fails

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Abstract

Most data mesh initiatives fail because organizations build platforms instead of products. Fannie Mae's success with Amazon Redshift proves that treating data domains as products—with clear ownership and cross-functional teams—is the difference between stalling and shipping. Full article: https://davidohnstad.com/data-mesh-implementation-platform-vs-product/

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