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How DataSurface Implements True "Shift Left" with Data Contracts

December 30, 2025 • By Billy Newport

DataSurface enforces data contracts through PR workflows, ensuring backward compatibility, controlled deprecation, and mutual approval between producers and consumers. This creates a system where breaking changes are caught early and governance is built into the development process.

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The "Day 2" Trap: Why Your New Data Platform Won't Save You

November 22, 2025 • By Billy Newport

Many CDOs expect that signing a multi-year deal for one of the big data vendor products will lead to immediate productivity gains. But the real work—and the real costs—begin after the contract is signed.

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The Walled Gardens Are Back (And This Time It’s Your Data)

November 18, 2025 • By Billy Newport

Today’s data landscape looks eerily like the 90s internet—dominated by proprietary walled gardens. DataSurface is the "HTTP for Data," an open protocol layer that connects producers and consumers while keeping you in control of your destiny.

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