Request for Information (RFI) for Data Lake solutions

Central Piedmont Community College is seeking information on Data Lake solutions that can support the College's current and future data, analytics, and integration needs. The College is looking for a solution that can operate effectively in a hybrid environment, integrate with existing enterprise systems, and align with established governance, security, and operational standards. The solution should be able to handle diverse data sources, provide governance, security, and compliance features, and support scalability, performance, and cost management. Some key features of the solution include: • Architecture and platform capabilities, particularly in hybrid and cloud-based environments • Data ingestion, integration, and management approaches for diverse data sources • Governance, security, and compliance features suitable for enterprise and public sector environments • Operational considerations, including monitoring, support, and long-term sustainability • Scalability, performance, and cost management characteristics • Vendor experience and roadmap relevant to organizations of similar size and complexity