Exclusive Insights: Denodo Discusses the Importance of Real-Time Data for Achieving AI Success

In today’s data landscape, speed is essential, according to Ravi Shankar, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Denodo. He emphasises that organisations must adapt their data strategies to remain competitive in an AI-driven environment. “Real-time access is pivotal,” he states, highlighting that modern users expect immediate data availability. Denodo addresses three key challenges: rapid data access, secure AI provisioning, and enabling cross-functional teams to derive insights independently. Shankar criticises traditional methods of centralising data, describing them as slow and costly. Instead, Denodo advocates for “logical data management,” which allows users to access data virtually from its original source, resulting in faster, fresher information with lower resource consumption.

Shankar illustrates the importance of immediacy with real-world scenarios, such as airline operations during flight delays. He recounts his experience with a Japanese airline using Denodo’s platform, where crew members could instantly check meal availability via iPads. He notes that modern data users, particularly business leaders, prioritise trustworthy and fast data over its physical location. Denodo’s platform serves as an abstraction layer, enabling IT teams to modernise infrastructure without disrupting business operations. As AI continues to evolve, Shankar sees Denodo’s role becoming increasingly significant. He introduces the company’s new DeepQuery capability, which enhances traditional query responses by applying reasoning to refine and deepen the inquiry. This innovative approach combines internal data with language models, offering a more comprehensive understanding of business queries.