Solution 04
Build the Foundation Behind Trusted Analytics.
Connect source integration, centralized storage, metadata, lineage, quality, governance, security, and semantic modeling within one enterprise architecture.

Decision context
Bring the right context to the conversation.
Trusted analytics depend on a connected foundation. Enterprise Data Foundation brings integration, storage, catalog, quality, governance, security, and semantic modeling into one scalable architecture.
Common challenges
Move beyond fragmented reporting and incomplete context.
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Isolated tools create fragmented data processes
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Ownership, lineage, and quality are hard to see across assets
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Analytics inherit inconsistency from the layers beneath them
Typical data sources
Information that can shape the decision view.
- Databases, files, APIs, and cloud storage
- Enterprise applications and external sources
- Metadata, catalog, and governance records
Daviz capabilities involved
Connected capabilities, not isolated views.
What teams can work with
Decision-ready outputs for the people closest to the work.
Typical outputs
- Integrated and orchestrated pipelines
- Governed catalog and lineage
- A semantic layer for analytics delivery
Primary user groups
- Data and platform teams
- Data governance and compliance teams
- Enterprise architecture teams
Implementation approach
Build around a practical decision journey.
Every implementation should reflect the existing information environment and the people who need to use it.
- 01
Integrate and store
Connect source integration and orchestration with a centralized lakehouse foundation.
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Catalog and govern
Add metadata, lineage, quality, governance, and security across data assets.
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Model and deliver
Apply a semantic layer so analytics are delivered from consistent, governed data.
Questions
Explore the fit for your organization.
These answers explain the positioning of this solution without replacing a conversation about your needs.
Do we need all layers at once?+
The foundation can begin with priority layers and extend as the data environment evolves.
How does this improve trust?+
Connected integration, catalog, quality, and governance make ownership, lineage, and sensitivity visible across assets.
Where do analytics fit?+
A semantic layer connects the governed foundation to dashboards, reports, and analytics.