In a series of explorations pertaining to the use of the PI System™ and various types of "NoSQL" type solutions, great emphasis was placed upon the implementation and scope of the target problem space. Specific attention was placed on producing better quality data so that validated, trustworthy data was produced from a single, reliable infrastructure. This helped maximize the reusability of the effort involved in delivering trustworthy, instantly usable, operational data in context. Because of the similarities of certain elements of the PI System to certain NoSQL technology types, the qualities that differentiate the results of an implementation will substantially rely upon dividing the tasks of maintaining a rich, durable "system of record" and an agile analysis platform. The long term total cost of ownership involved in solving the initial problem, maintaining the solution, and solving new use cases as they arise in an "infrastructure-oriented" (rather than point-solution) manner will guide architecture choices as these implementations cross operational and business boundaries.