The desire to leverage data as a strategic asset has led to the development of sophisticated systems and methodologies that go beyond basic data storage and retrieval. Among these advancements is modern data warehousing, a comprehensive approach that provides access to vast and disparate datasets.
The concept of data warehousing emerged as organizations began to recognize the value of centralizing and organizing their data for analytical purposes. In its early stages, data warehousing was often considered an IT initiative, due to the emphasis on handling large volumes of data efficiently. While these early data warehouses were essential, they lacked the strategic alignment with business goals that we see today.
