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What is a unified data model?

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Mar 13, 2025
Published:
Nov 12, 2019

A unified data model brings together data from different sources and platforms in one place. This unification means all your data is considered when conducting analyses and making decisions.

What is a unified data model?

What is unified data management?

Why product teams need a unified data model

Unified data models in practice: Unifying a fragmented data ecosystem

Components of a unified data model 

Data integration

<em>With Mixpanel Warehouse Connectors, you can bring in business data (transactions or other customer info) as event properties to enrich your analysis. </em>

Single source of truth

Data governance and security

Benefits of unified data models for product teams

Unified data models in practice: Increasing user engagement and retention

Challenges in implementing a unified data model

Data silos

Change management 

Scalability

Best practices for using a unified data model with Mixpanel

Making the most of your data

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