WHITEPAPER

The Semantics of the Semantic Layer


The Seven Requirements of a Semantic Layer

David P. Mariani,
CTO & Founder at AtScale

The Semantics of a Semantic Layer -White Paper

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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.

Not all semantic layers are created equal. This whitepaper breaks down what it really means to deliver a universal semantic layer—and why anything less won’t work. Learn from the team that pioneered the modern semantic layer and find out what it takes to scale analytics across your enterprise.

Download this whitepaper to learn:

  • Why a semantic layer must support all user personas—not just BI teams

  • The seven foundational requirements for a scalable, governable data layer

  • How semantic modeling enables data democratization and domain ownership

  • The role of query rewriting, performance optimization, and live connections

  • Why real-time governance and platform-native integrations are non-negotiable

👉 Get the whitepaper and start building a semantic layer that actually works.

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