You can use data virtualization to deliver integrated and real-time data to support various business needs, create a self-service data platform for business users, and secure sensitive data by centralizing data access. But to realize these benefits, you'll first have to select from a diverse set of vendors that vary by size, functionality, geography, and vertical market focus. Enterprise architecture (EA) professionals should use this report to understand the value they can expect from a data virtualization provider and to select vendors based on size and functionality.