Editor’s Note: The following is an article written for and published in DZone’s 2025 Trend Report, Data Engineering: Scaling Intelligence With the Modern Data Stack.
In the age of AI and ubiquitous data, the lines between traditional data architectures are blurring. Data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouses are no longer isolated strategies but are increasingly converging into unified, intelligent platforms. This article explores how modern data architectures are evolving to meet new demands for real-time insights, agility, and a single source of truth.