The Evolution of Data Architecture: From Legacy Systems to Unified Intelligence
This article walks through eight distinct stages of this evolution, explaining the breakthroughs that defined each era from early transaction systems through NoSQL databases, real-time processing, cloud and hybrid architectures, data governance, open formats, vector databases for AI, and today's unified intelligence platforms.
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