1、S P O N SO R E D C O N T E N T|W H I T E PA P E RData architecture and strategy in the AI eraSPONSORED BY 2024 IDG Communications,Inc.1The AI imperativeIt has been said that data is the new oil,but data is arguably much more valuable.Unlike petroleum,information can be reused,stored,combined innovat

2、ively,shared,copied,and used as the foundation for critical decisions.As it is used,data also creates more data and additional value.The ability of organizations to find,classify,and expose data to all who need it,in a safe and compliant manner,will separate the winners from the others.The value of

3、data has been brought home in 2023 by the astonishing popularity of generative AI(GenAI).The ability of large language models(LLMs)to understand and respond to complex questions,generate original content,develop software,and synthesize millions of data sources into practical advice has captivated IT

4、 and business leaders.GenAI makes insights available to anyone who can hold a conversation and expands the population of users who can derive value from data-driven insights.Gartner predicts that over 80%of enterprises will adopt GenAI APIs and models or deploy GenAI-enabled applications in producti

5、on environments by 2028,up from approximately 5%in early 2023.Among the Foundry respondents,three out of five said they are at least in the early stages of adopting AI,with only 8%saying they have yet to make plans for AI-related projects.Those early adopters expect various benefits,including increa

6、sed productivity,improved operational efficiency,enhanced customer experience,supply chain benefits,robust security,and risk management(see Figure 1).Large organizations understand and appreciate the value of unifying the data lifecycle on a single platform as a springboard to advanced analytics and