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In this article, I will be focusing on the contribution that a multi-cloud strategy has towards these value drivers, and address a question that I regularly get from clients: Is there a quantifiable benefit to a multi-cloud deployment? That question is typically being asked when I explain the ability to leverage container technology that offers a consistent deployment environment across multiple clouds and form factors (public, private, or hybrid cloud).

Transferring data is a hassle if you don't have the right tools, particularly when you're transferring from multiple sources or in various formats. Fortunately, you can use tools to make the entire ETL process simpler and less prone to error. Platforms like Teradata make it easy to get your data where it needs to go.

Flat files are files that contain a representation of a database (aptly named flat file databases), usually in plain text with no markup. CSV files, which separate data fields using comma delimiters, are one common and well-known type of flat file; other types include XML and JSON. Thanks to their simple architecture and lightweight footprint, flat files are a popular choice for representing and storing information.