The text highlights the issue of data overload impeding actionable insights in organizations. Many IT teams struggle to provide timely data access to Operations (Ops) decision-makers, leading to missed opportunities and delayed decision-making. A recent survey by CData found that 85% of Ops leaders don't have access to live data, with only 15% having real-time access. This leads to delays in obtaining information, which can leave Ops leaders ignoring the data they need due to IT's inability to provide it quickly enough. The financial downside of incomplete data utilization is significant, with ROI, customer service, and revenue suffering as a result. However, cloud-based data virtualization can address these challenges by providing real-time data connectivity, simplifying processes, reducing costs, and eliminating security hurdles. By leveraging universal connectivity solutions like CData's, IT teams can enable more efficient decision-making and improve operational agility.