The document discusses the advantages and challenges of data-centric approaches in the context of IoT systems, highlighting the importance of managing data as a contract and improving system coherency. It emphasizes the need for applications to autonomously read and write data, potentially through decentralized communication methods such as DDS, which allows for dynamic discovery and adaptability. Use cases like smart factories and smart cities illustrate the practical implications of data-centricity in handling large volumes of data and ensuring timely delivery.