Data Gravity

Data gravity refers to the tendency of large amounts of data to attract related applications, services, and users, much like a planet's gravity pulls objects toward it. As data accumulates, it becomes more practical to keep processing and analyzing it close to where it resides, rather than moving it elsewhere. This can influence decisions about storage, cloud services, and infrastructure, as shifting huge datasets can be costly and slow. Essentially, the more data you have, the more it "pulls" in additional workloads and tools, shaping how organizations design their digital environments.