Workflow Orchestration vs. Data Orchestration — Are Those Different?

Workflow Orchestration vs. Data Orchestration — Are Those Different?

Let’s disambiguate the terms to understand workflow orchestration better — with a real-life analogy!

With the rise of the Modern Data Stack, many tools in the industry started positioning themselves as “data orchestrators” rather than “workflow orchestrators.” This article attempts to disambiguate the terms. I’d argue that the data orchestration moniker is a confusing shorthand term and that workflow orchestration and data flow automation better …

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