Glossary term
What is Data Fabric?
Definition
A data fabric provides a unified data layer that connects disparate systems for simplified management and access. It automates data governance, discovery, and orchestration across distributed environments. In PIM, it supports integration and scalability for complex product ecosystems.
A fabric connects access, metadata, and governance across distributed information environments. For example, an autonomous product data operation could take product specifications and supplier documents stored separately, use governed connections and metadata to locate relevant information, and assemble the permitted context for a product-quality operation.
Data Fabric in an autonomous operation
- Step 1:
Input
Product specifications and supplier documents stored separately
- Step 2:
Data Fabric
Use governed connections and metadata to locate relevant information
- Step 3:
Outcome
Assemble the permitted context for a product-quality operation
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