For many data teams, the past five years have witnessed an evolution of technology, teams, and processes that calls to mind another significant period in time: the Industrial Revolution. 

From the late 18th century to the mid-19th century, the Industrial Revolution transformed economies with new tools, cheaper power sources, and more streamlined ways of organizing work in factories. And even now, visit a modern printing plant, and you’ll find a state-of-the-art operation with advanced tech and robotics.