Choosing the wrong architectural pattern can cost an enterprise millions in technical debt. In this deep dive, we compare the three dominant data paradigms of 2026: The Lakehouse, Data Mesh, and Data Fabric. We break down: The architectural anatomy of the Databricks Lakehouse. How to implement 'Data as a Product' within a decentralized Mesh. Where Data Fabric provides the intelligent connective tissue. Strategic recommendations for Fortune 500 infrastructure. 📅 Coming Next Week: We peel back the layers on Unity Catalog—the central nervous system for governed AI." ⏰ Video Chapters (Timestamps) Use these timestamps to jump to the secrets you need most! 0:00 | Enterprise strategy 0:22 | The problem & new paradigms 1:22 | The Lakehouse architecture 3:15 | The Data Mesh architecture 4:57 | The Data Fabric 6:30 | Convergence & recommendations 8:06 | The Final verdict 9:05 | Teaser - Unity Catalog #architect #databricks #lakehouse #datafabric #datamesh #unityCatalog #enterprisearchitect #platformarchitect #solutionarchitect #softwarearchitect #databricksarchitect #datawarehouse #datastrategies #enterprisestrategy #cloudarchitect