A precise definition of the term “data lake” is yet to be established, but it is clear that it is a broad concept that is not confined to a single usage scenario. There is, however, a tendency to use the term to refer primarily to data preparation and storage, or to an explorative environment.
Usage of Data Lake (n=100)
A differentiated view of data lake usage by region reveals further insights. Data lakes are more likely to be deployed for preparing and using data in North America than in Europe. In Europe, however, a response of 78 percent clearly shows that the data lake concept is primarily used as memory for raw and detail data.
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