Know Your Data. Know Your Business. Move Forward with Confidence.

Lili Marsh
Feb 11
3 min read

Updated: 1 day ago

Know Your Data

In my role at Data Tiles, I’ve had the privilege of guiding customers and partners through the journey of building dynamic, decentralized, data-driven businesses. Time and again, I’ve seen organizations struggle to act swiftly due to data silos, bottlenecks, and outdated processes. Instead of making bold, strategic moves, they hesitate, waiting on Data Teams to retrieve insights or wrestling with disconnected systems. This isn’t just frustrating—it’s costly.

According to Gartner, "data and analytics (D&A) leaders are increasingly central to business strategy," highlighting the necessity for data-driven decision-making (Gartner).

A study by BARC highlights that Data Mesh empowers business domains to create valuable data products, fostering synergies through shared platforms and interoperability policies (BARC).

Know Your Business

Imagine trying to drive a car without a dashboard. You wouldn’t know your speed, fuel level, or direction—you’d just be guessing. This is exactly what happens when business teams don’t have access to the data they need. In my experience working with organizations, this lack of visibility slows decision-making, causing missed opportunities and reactive rather than proactive strategies.

Gartner defines Data Mesh as "a decentralized approach to data architecture that promotes domain-oriented data ownership," enabling teams to manage their data as products, enhancing scalability and flexibility (Atlan).

For years, companies have relied on centralized data teams to control access and manage business intelligence. While well-intentioned, this model creates delays and bottlenecks. The reality is that business teams need to own their data. This is where Data Mesh principles come in.

Data Mesh decentralizes data ownership, putting it into the hands of the business teams that understand it best. Instead of waiting weeks for reports or struggling with complex queries, domain experts can access, combine, and analyze their data on their terms.

According to Gartner, organizations implementing Data Mesh overcome traditional bottlenecks, ensuring that data remains secure and accessible while improving real-time decision-making (Gartner).

Move Forward with Confidence

I’ve seen firsthand how Latttice transforms the way businesses interact with data. Built on Data Mesh principles, Latttice makes it easy for business teams to access data wherever it resides—without needing technical expertise. No complex SQL. No coding. Just direct access to the insights that matter.

With Latttice:

Business teams are in control – Access, analyze, and act on data without Data Team bottlenecks.
Data remains secure – Latttice does not move data; it stays where it resides, ensuring security and compliance.
Computational Data Governance – Enforces policies automatically, providing control without slowing down access.
Latttice uses AI power – AI enables the creation of decentralized data products that can be governed by the data owner.
Data is where you need it – Pull from multiple sources and create powerful data products.
Decisions are faster and smarter – No more guesswork—just clear, data-driven choices.

The owner of data wants to be able to act confidently based on data points. They want to be able to respond quickly to insights and market trends. AI has made this possible. With Latttice, business leaders and teams know their data, they know their business, and they can move forward with confidence. Whether it’s optimizing marketing spend, forecasting revenue, or improving customer experiences—data is the compass that guides success.

For a deeper dive into how Latttice is revolutionizing decentralized data management, check out Cameron Price’s blog: Agentic Driven Data Mesh – A Shift to Autonomous Data Management.

Latttice: Your AI Data Partner

At Data Tiles, we believe that data should work for you, not the other way around. With Latttice, we’ve made it simple for business teams to embrace Data Mesh and unlock the power of their data—no technical skills required.

I’ve had the opportunity to work with businesses that are embracing data as an asset, using AI-driven insights to act swiftly and strategically. Latttice isn’t just another tool; it’s a partner in data-driven success.

It’s time to stop guessing and start growing. Know your data. Know your business. Move forward with confidence.

Ready to take control of your data? Let Data Tiles guide the way with Latttice.

Let’s start a data conversation.

Lili Marsh.