Data and analytics leaders and their data engineering teams are tasked with evaluating and selecting data integration tools. However, there are many options, which can be confusing. This session will explain the various types of data integration tools and technologies available in the market, and help you select the right data integration tool for your needs.
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Robert Thanaraj
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Robert Thanaraj equips data and analytics leaders with insights, advice and tools to achieve their mission-critical priorities around strategy, best practices, market guidance, technology selection, operating model, etc.
He can advise Gartner clients on several data management topics including:
- Optimizing data management technology landscape with Converged Data Management Platforms
- Modern Data Architecture approaches: Data Fabric, Mesh, Lakehouses, Operational Hubs, Marketplaces.
- Data Engineering practices including DataOps, Data Teams, Organization Models, Data Product Management, AI-Ready Data.
- Data Integration tools (ETL/ELT, CDC, Streaming, Data Virtualization, API, Data Preparation).
- DataOps tools for Data Pipeline Orchestration and Data Observability.
- Data Management in the cloud including Cloud Migration Planning, Multicloud Integration Strategy.
- Metadata capabilities including Active Metadata, Cataloging, Semantics, Lineage and Usage.
Bio from: gartner-data-analytics-apac-2025
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