Creating a rigid data layer should be the priority one for any modern enterprise and company. A solid data layer assists in a multitude of processes across the business and is the beating heart of the IT organization.

This is where a CMDB assist. A modern CMDB should encapsulate data pools across the IT environment and potentially beyond. From on-prem to serverless infrastructure and cloud. Through using a modern discovery tool the IT department can have their data not only automatic – but living and breathing.

Meaning that infrastructure, monitoring data, business KPI’s and metrics come together in one consolidated view. The step to applying machine learning is not far and should be the ultimate goal. But it start’s with discovery.