The GenAI Q&A: What Every Data Leader Needs to Know
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A straight-talking Q&A for executives navigating the GenAI wave

💬 Q: Why is everyone talking about GenAI — and should I care?

A: Yes, you should — because it’s not just about chatbots or automation. GenAI is changing how your teams make decisions, interact with data, and deliver value to customers.

It’s a productivity shift, a cost-efficiency lever, and a new way to compete. But only if it’s built on the right foundation — trusted, real-time data.

💬 Q: What’s the real barrier to GenAI success?

A: It’s not the model. It’s the data. Most organizations are sitting on fragmented, outdated, or poorly governed data. That’s why GenAI projects stall — or worse, produce confident but wrong answers (a.k.a. hallucinations).

Without connected, contextual, and compliant data, GenAI can become more of a liability than a breakthrough.

💬 Q: Isn’t GenAI something for IT to figure out?

A: Not anymore. GenAI affects customer experience, operations, marketing, finance — every part of the business. Which means it needs executive sponsorship and strategic alignment.

Leaders must ensure their organizations treat data not as a back-office problem, but as a strategic enabler. That’s where platforms like Denodo come in — helping you use what you already have to unlock GenAI success.

💬 Q: So how do we move from pilots to real ROI?

A: You focus on value, not just experimentation. GenAI use cases like automated claims handling, intelligent customer service, and hyper-personalized offers are powerful — but only if they can scale, securely and responsibly.

Denodo gives teams access to the right data — across systems, in real time — without building new infrastructure. That means faster time to value, lower cost, and less risk.

💬 Q: Is this secure and compliant?

A: Absolutely — and it has to be. With Denodo, governance is built in. That means fine-grained controls, traceability, and data privacy are enforced by design. Your teams only see what they’re allowed to see. Your business stays in control.

💬 Q: What’s the call to action for business leaders?

A: Don’t let GenAI be “someone else’s project.” The winners will be the companies that align their AI strategy with their data strategy, starting now. That alignment begins with executive awareness and the right foundation.

📢 Want the big-picture perspective?

This Q&A is just a snapshot. For the full strategic vision behind AI that works — safely, responsibly, and at scale — we invite you to read The Denodo GenAI Manifesto. It’s not a product brochure. It’s a vision for AI-powered business that doesn’t compromise on trust.

Alberto Pan
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