Managing the data product portfolio
The data products defined based on the business cases become part of the broader portfolio of data products managed by an organization. The composition and evolution of this portfolio need to be managed in order to maximize value for the organization and minimize associated risks as much as possible. In this section, we will explore some key activities in the process of managing the data product portfolio.
Validating data product proposals
Before a new data product proposal is added to the portfolio, it must be validated. The validation process ensures that the data product complies with the principles and rules governing architecture development. Here are some examples of checks that can be performed at this stage:
- The data product must specify which domain it belongs to and who owns it.
- The data product must have a clear value proposition, linked to a specific business case if possible.
- A source-aligned data product must belong...
