This whitepaper, authored by David P. Mariani, Chief Technology Officer and Founder of AtScale, offers a deep dive into the foundational capabilities of an effective semantic layer. AtScale has been a leader in building universal semantic layers for over a decade—now, they share the secrets to making your data work for you.
Inside the Whitepaper:
- The 7 Essentials for a Successful Semantic Layer
Learn about the critical components of a semantic layer: integration, modeling, virtualization, calculations, optimization, governance, and data integration. - Why “Metric Layers” and “Headless BI” Fall Short
Understand the limitations of popular trends and how a full semantic layer addresses a broader range of use cases. - Simplify Complex Logic with Multidimensional Engines
See how semantic layers streamline complex queries and logic that SQL often struggles with. - Democratize Data for All Users
Make your data accessible with an intuitive, user-friendly interface designed for both technical and non-technical users alike. - Break Down Data Silos
Achieve seamless integration across platforms and eliminate data silos for a unified, cohesive data strategy.
About the Author, David P. Mariani, CTO & Founder of AtScale
Dave is the founder of AtScale and is the Chief Technology Officer. Prior to AtScale, he was VP of Engineering at Klout & at Yahoo! where he built the world’s largest multi-dimensional cube for BI on Hadoop. Mariani is a Big Data visionary & serial entrepreneur.
