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This approach prevents over-engineering and governance fatigue, which can hinder agility and scalability. The focus should be on targeting data sets that directly contribute to business value, be it for customer-facing features or internal productivity gains.

Platforms and Systems: Modern Data Infrastructure Readiness

Kanea questioned whether legacy systems or modern platforms like Data Mesh are better suited for implementing data as a product. Both experts agreed that modern platforms offer significant advantages, especially for greenfield projects or organizations embracing cloud-native architectures.