Federated data architecture involves integrating data from multiple disparate sources to provide a logically integrated view. It allows existing systems to continue operating while being modernized. The US Air Force implemented a federated data solution to manage its $40 billion budget across 100 global locations. It integrated financial data from over 20 legacy systems and provided 15,000 users with real-time access and ad hoc querying capabilities while maintaining high performance.

1. Semantech Inc. 2008 - Lecture Series Federated Data Architecture (Logical Data Integration) Presented by Stephen Lahanas Principal Consultant, Semantech Inc. Feb 14th, 2008 Copyright 2008, Semantech Inc. – All Rights Reserved http://www.semantech-inc.com

8. “ Federated data orchestration is already a best practice on the Internet, in nature and in the management of other knowledge resources. The exponential proliferation of data over the next two decades will make single source / warehouse solutions even less practical.” Copyright 2008, Semantech Inc. – All Rights Reserved http://www.semantech-inc.com

12. Case Study Part 1: (USAF Financial System) Subject: A global enterprise, comprised of multiple semi-autonomous divisions; The United States Air Force. Problem: Manage an operating budget of nearly $40 billion affecting the programs, administration and combat operations of personnel and facilities worldwide. Not only is the amount staggering, but consider that these dollars support more than 400,000 civilian, military and contractor employees working around the clock in more than 100 global locations. The need was immediate – capability was expected within a year. Copyright 2008, Semantech Inc. – All Rights Reserved http://www.semantech-inc.com

15. Case Study Part 4 How does this exploit Federated Data Orchestration? The solution allows for the continued operation of legacy authoritative systems while they are being replaced / modernized / migrated to the AF ERP solutions (DEAMS & ECSS). This represents federated source data. The solution deploys a layer of federated data and metadata for optimization in a centralized location – thus mirroring the source environment without performance constraints of directly sourcing data from the BI layer. True federation occurs at a minimum of three tiers as the solution interacts with domain data from across the USAF, this represents “logical integration.” Copyright 2008, Semantech Inc. – All Rights Reserved http://www.semantech-inc.com

18. By definition, any Common Operating Picture (COP) represents a fusion of disparate or federated sources. It is designed more for real-time awareness and dynamic analytics. The optimization cache can be used for historical reference as well – the key is not trying to replacing everything else with this solution all at once… Copyright 2008, Semantech Inc. – All Rights Reserved http://www.semantech-inc.com

19. The reality is that nearly all integration within and across SOA environments is based upon data exchange and will ultimately be demonstrated through data exploitation. The data architecture, business architecture and services all must be logically orchestrated for SOA to work as expected. Copyright 2008, Semantech Inc. – All Rights Reserved http://www.semantech-inc.com