# Dataflow Diagram

<figure><img src="/files/owi9rSVxlisMPcSPQBlW" alt=""><figcaption><p>CsvPath's data flow is linear and consistent</p></figcaption></figure>

CsvPath Framework preboarding connects MFT (managed file transfer) to the data lake, applications, and analytics systems.&#x20;

All inbound data handling systems have have this preboarding stage in some form. For many companies, preboarding is just a simple script that doesn't add much value and results in a blindspot where data provenance, identity, and validity is unclear. The blindspot results in manual validation, support costs, developer rework, and customer risk.&#x20;


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