data contracts

  • Evaluating a Data Contract Strategy Pitch

    Evaluating a Data Contract Strategy Pitch

    Daniel Linstedt

    This article helps executives evaluate pitches for data contract strategies by focusing on the architectural claims and governance boundaries proposed. It clarifies common confusion around accountability enforcement, guarantees, and failure patterns addressed by such systems. The content highlights the difference between robust explanations and superficial narratives that obscure accountability or enforcement assumptions. Executives gain tools…

    Read More >>

  • The Hidden Costs of Data Contracts

    The Hidden Costs of Data Contracts

    Daniel Linstedt

    Data contracts are often presented as a new approach to managing data exchange, but they largely rename established enterprise functions related to data capture, transformation, and delivery. This article clarifies the distinct responsibilities and control boundaries within these components, highlighting the risks of conflating labeling with architecture. Understanding this history reveals persistent governance challenges and…

    Read More >>

Browse Categories

The Latest News—Unlocked and Straight to Your Inbox.

Thanks for reading. Subscribe to get the latest blogs, podcasts and notifications.

  • Evaluating a Data Contract Strategy Pitch

    ByDaniel Linstedt

    This article helps executives evaluate pitches for data contract strategies by focusing on the architectural claims and governance boundaries proposed. It clarifies common confusion around accountability enforcement, guarantees, and failure patterns addressed by such systems. The content highlights the difference between robust explanations and superficial narratives that obscure accountability or enforcement assumptions. Executives gain tools to discern the depth of understanding behind these proposals without requiring detailed system knowledge. The article also includes an executive stress-test list to sharpen real-time judgment during evaluations.

  • The Hidden Costs of Data Contracts

    ByDaniel Linstedt

    Data contracts are often presented as a new approach to managing data exchange, but they largely rename established enterprise functions related to data capture, transformation, and delivery. This article clarifies the distinct responsibilities and control boundaries within these components, highlighting the risks of conflating labeling with architecture. Understanding this history reveals persistent governance challenges and the need for explicit enforcement beyond contractual language. It also surfaces the tension between delivery speed and accountability that organizations must navigate. Recognizing these patterns helps leaders avoid recurring failures in data trust and operational cost.