The document discusses best practices for business data lakes. It describes how business data lakes can help organizations address big data challenges by storing all data securely in its native format and enabling local business units to access and analyze the data. It recommends standardizing processes, industrializing data management, and innovating through a self-service approach to distilling insights on demand. Key services a business data lake should provide include governance, cost control, business enablement through predictive analytics, and agility.