Every C‑level conversation I’ve had this quarter has centered on one theme: Can we trust the outputs of generative AI? Not just the models, but the data feeding them. In this video, I break down one of the most important (and overlooked) dimensions of AI trust: creating a complete, virtualized view of your enterprise data estate. I also touch on how to ensure AI solutions are fit for purpose and safe through capabilities like evaluations. A unified data virtualization layer gives you a single, AI‑enabled interface to your data; no matter where it lives, how it’s structured, or which system owns it. This is how organizations move from siloed insights to intelligence at enterprise scale. 🔗 Video: youtu.be/J08rfw4UBfY Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:31 - AI and the new pressure on data 04:50 - Silos of data 07:55 - Data virtualization layer 09:10 - Fabric OneLake 13:39 - Single namespace and workspaces 14:26 - Shortcuts 15:55 - Types of data 18:54 - Shortcuts outside of OneLake 20:32 - Managed transformations 21:43 - Mirroring 23:38 - Single virtualized enterprise data layer 24:40 - Governance 25:42 - Semantic models 27:47 - Intelligence for AI 28:38 - Summary #GenerativeAI #AITrust #DataVirtualization #MicrosoftFabric #OneLake #DataStrategy #DataArchitecture #CIO #CTO

💡News: For the sixth consecutive year @denodo once again a Leader in the just released 2025 @Gartner_inc #MagicQuadrant for #DataIntegration Tools. Read the report! 👉 okt.to/PpHkne #DataManagement #DataVirtualization #AgenticAI #DataForALL #NoAIWithoutData

@denodo named a Leader in @IDC MarketScape for #DataIntegration Software Platforms! Recognized for strengths in #LogicalDataManagement, #DataVirtualization, unified semantic & policy layer, broad connectivity, and #cloud-native performance. 🔗 Read now: okt.to/G81ASc

🚨 Final Call to Meet @denodo at @NexGenBankingSummit USA 2025! 🚨 As a Platinum Sponsor, Denodo is revolutionizing banking with data virtualization & integration innovations. 📍NYC | 🗓 Nov 18–19 🔗 lnkd.in/eVJaNXPX #Denodo #Fintech #DataVirtualization

A semantic layer turns your messy data landscape into something every team can actually use: bit.ly/3VHq0mb 💡 Think: consistent definitions, self-service access, and fewer IT bottlenecks. #CData #DataVirtualization #SemanticLayer #DataArchitecture

🏢 SAP workloads are evolving. SUSE @denodo = real-time, intelligent data integration across hybrid multi-cloud. ✅ Agility ✅ Performance ✅ Simplicity 🗓️ Learn more & book a demo today: okt.to/YVL3bZ #SAP #SUSE #Denodo #HybridCloud #DataVirtualization #EnterpriseData

Just one week left! ⏰ Hands-on Data Virtualization Workshop with #PRODATO: bit.ly/3VG7fiR 📅 Oct 9 | 2–3:35 PM CEST 🗣️ In German #DataArchitecture #DataStrategy #DataVirtualization #SemanticLayer #CData

Data warehouses store. Semantic layers translate. Business teams need clarity! 💡 Here’s how organizations are creating faster insights and fewer silos: bit.ly/3VHq0mb #CData #DataVirtualization #SemanticLayer #DataArchitecture

🎉 ¡@denodo celebra 25 años de innovación en A Coruña! Desde nuestras raíces gallegas en 1999 hasta convertirnos en líder global en #DataManagement y #DataVirtualization, hoy somos 700 empleados, 500 clientes e impacto mundial. ¡Vamos por 25 más!  #Denodo25 #DenodoAnniversary

Scaling #AI? Delivering governed access? Simplifying your data landscape? In this #OnDemand session, industry leaders explored how to operationalize the #SemanticLayer—moving beyond the buzzwords & into real-world impact: bit.ly/4eGrRAj #CData #DataVirtualization

🎉 A milestone for #Denodo! We hosted our 1st event in Pakistan: “Shaping the Data Strategy for an AI-Driven Enterprise”. 🚀 Great discussions on #DataVirtualization, #AI strategies & #DigitalTransformation. Thanks to our partners & all who joined! 🙌 #DenodoPartners

🎉 #Denodo celebrates 25 years of innovation in A Coruña! From our Galician roots in 1999 to a global leader in #DataManagement & #DataVirtualization, we’ve grown to 700 employees, 500 customers & worldwide impact. Here’s to the next 25!  #Denodo25 #DenodoAnniversary

Data scattered across too many systems? See how to simplify it in a hands-on #datavirtualization workshop with our partner #PRODATO. 📅 Oct 9, 2025 | 2–3:35 PM CEST 👉 Register: bit.ly/3VG7fiR (in German) #DataArchitecture #DataStrategy #SemanticLayer #CData

Access and virtualize data in real time without the need to move it. #CONNX connects a wide range of sources across cloud, big data, and legacy systems with secure, SQL-enabled access. Learn more: softwareag.com/en_corporate/… #DataVirtualization #Mainframe

🚀 Data for Breakfast: Day 29 - Data Virtualization, The Data Mirage Master! 📊🪄 Yo, X fam! It’s *Data for Breakfast*, your daily data banger! 🔥 We’ve sliced through data basics, collection, storage, processing, viz, security, ethics, analytics, big data, ML, privacy, governance, integration, quality, lakes, warehouses, pipelines, real-time analytics, democratization, storytelling, monetization, cloud computing, lakes vs. warehouses, cleansing, catalogs, lineage, stewardship, and federation. Today, we’re conjuring up **data virtualization**—creating a unified view of data without the hassle of moving or copying it! 😎 ### What’s Data Virtualization? Data virtualization is like a magic trick: it lets you access and query data from multiple sources as if it’s all in one place, without physically merging them. It’s the tech behind X blending your post data from different servers into a seamless analytics view, all in real-time. Think of it as data’s hologram—looks real, but it’s a smart illusion. 🌟 ### How Data Virtualization Works 1. **Abstraction Layer**: Builds a virtual interface over scattered data sources (lakes, warehouses, Day 15 & 16). - *Ex*: X virtualizing user metrics from cloud and on-prem servers. ☁️ 2. **Query Optimization**: Translates your query and fetches data on-demand from originals. - *Ex*: X querying post engagement across systems without duplication (federation vibes, Day 28). 🔍 3. **Real-Time Access**: Delivers fresh data without storage overhead or latency. - *Ex*: X showing live trend insights by virtualizing raw feeds. ⚡ 4. **Security & Governance**: Applies rules at the virtual layer for privacy and compliance (Day 11 & 12). - *Ex*: X masking sensitive user data in virtual queries. 🔒 5. **Tools**: Platforms like Denodo or Cisco handle the virtualization wizardry. - *Ex*: X’s backend virtualizing global data for instant dashboards. ⚙️ ### Why Virtualization Slaps Virtualization makes data agile and cost-effective—perfect for X scaling trends without massive data moves, or businesses querying hybrid clouds fast. It cuts storage costs and speeds insights. Bad virtualization? Clunky queries or security slips that break the illusion. 😬 It’s the future of flexible data access. ### Wild Stat Data virtualization can slash data integration costs by 50%—saving companies billions, enough to upgrade X’s servers worldwide! 💸 🔥 **Your Take**: How do you handle scattered data? Apps with virtual views? Cloud dashboards? Drop your tips below! 👇 Tomorrow’s *Data for Breakfast: Day 30* dives into *data mesh*. Stay locked, X squad! 🧠 #DataForBreakfast #DataVirtualization #DataIsGold #DigitalWorld

Absolutely thrilled about our collaboration with @SUSE! 🤝 Together, we're redefining what's possible for #SAP environments — enabling real-time, secure, and scalable data access across hybrid and #multicloud setups. 🚀🌐 💬 Dive into the details: okt.to/4gTKo7 #Denodo #DenodoPartners #DataVirtualization #HybridCloud #RealTimeData

🎧 What is #DataVirtualization really about—and why should #CDOs care? In this episode of #CDOMatters by @ProfiseeMDM, @AlbertoApan, CTO at @denodo, breaks it down: ✅ Virtual #datawarehouses ✅ Modern #datastrategies ✅ Real-world impact 🎙️ Tune in: okt.to/6ynADU

80% of organizations face data silos. Discover how data virtualization drives insights and agility. Download our PoV: torryharris.com/insights/pov… #datavirtualization #datasilos #Innovation

🚀 25 Years of @denodo! 🎇 Last week, the Liede Bridge in Guangzhou lit up with a stunning timeline, celebrating our journey—from pioneering #DataVirtualization to leading #AI-driven #DataManagement! 🌏 Watch & share your favorite Denodo memory! 🎥 okt.to/9fNu1B

🚀 25 Years of #Denodo! 🎇 Last week, the Liede Bridge in Guangzhou lit up with a stunning timeline, celebrating our journey—from pioneering #DataVirtualization to leading #AI-driven #DataManagement! 🌏 Watch & share your favorite Denodo memory! 🎥 okt.to/ohEu7q