Glossary
Data contract
The agreed shape, owner and meaning of a data set moving between systems.
Definition
A written definition of the fields, formats, owners and update rules for information exchanged between systems, so downstream workflows and intelligence do not silently break when an upstream system changes.
Related terms
- Source of truth
The agreed system of record for a given entity or number.
See it in practice
An anonymised deployment across a multi-entity operating group, with the phase-by-phase implementation timeline and a representative cost breakdown.
Put the vocabulary to work
An Architecture Assessment documents how these concepts apply to your systems, data and decision rights, and produces a blueprint, roadmap and quote.