Elastic VP George Teas on why data democratization is key for government success

George Teas, Vice President of Solutions Architecture for Public Sector at Elastic, emphasized the need for data normalization and democratization. He highlighted the importance of data portability using open-source tools to ensure long-term data ownership. Teas explained how a data-mesh approach can break down data silos, allowing for holistic data context and agility across various government applications and security environments. He also stressed the significance of data mesh in enhancing data governance, usability and response capabilities, ultimately supporting mission execution and threat mitigation.