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Virgin Media O2 achieved a 30% reduction in dbt compute costs and a 35% decrease in model run times by implementing dbt v2 and dbt State at scale.

MyDataWork POV — While the cost savings sound impressive, the underlying risk is the potential for over-reliance on a single tool like dbt. As organizations scale their use of dbt, they may inadvertently create a bottleneck in their data workflows. This dependency could lead to significant disruptions if dbt's performance or compatibility issues arise, leaving teams scrambling to adapt or find alternatives.
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