TDWI Snapshot | State of Data Governance: Why the Semantic Layer Matters More Than Ever
October 20, 2025
AI is reshaping the conversation around data governance.
According to TDWI research, many organizations have increased governance funding and started to deploy new tools, but weaknesses in metadata management, stewardship, and communication remain widespread. These gaps threaten trust in data as organizations are moving to accelerate AI adoption.
During a recent webinar discussion, Fern Halper, Ph.D., VP of research at TDWI, spoke with Dave Mariani, founder and CTO of AtScale, about TDWI’s latest data governance findings. Their discussion highlighted evolving challenges, the weaknesses organizations still face with metadata, and why the semantic layer is becoming a critical component of trustworthy AI.
Download this snapshot report to learn more about TDWI research findings and insights raised during this discussion!