{
  "id": 9367914,
  "title": "How AI data foundations are rewriting enterprise architecture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/how-ai-data-foundations-are-rewriting-enterprise-architecture",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-23T15:59:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SiliconANGLE",
    "slug": "siliconangle",
    "url": "https://siliconangle.com/2026/09/23/data-access-building-foundation-dell-thecube-dellaidataplatform/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the pursuit of deploying artificial intelligence at scale, enterprises are discovering that data access and control are just as crucial as model capability. This shift has sparked a focus on AI infrastructure, which encompasses unified access, metadata intelligence, security, and hybrid orchestration. As organizations aim to transform AI proofs-of-concept into production value, the role of data platforms in this journey becomes increasingly vital. The architecture of AI systems is fundamentally altering the business landscape, impacting decision-making, execution, and risk governance. According to analysts Dave Vellante and George Gilbert, enterprises that successfully build a comprehensive system around AI models will not only reduce costs but also fundamentally change the way they operate, scaling with minimal labor growth and achieving compounding advantages that competitors struggle to replicate. This narrative is part of SiliconANGLE Media's exploration into the architectural shifts driving continuous, production-grade AI. Companies are increasingly adopting modular solutions that can be easily integrated, rather than relying on a single, all-encompassing stack. Dell Technologies is at the forefront of this evolution, offering a range of infrastructure solutions that cater to diverse workloads and prioritize composability. Varun Chhabra, senior vice president of product marketing and infrastructure solutions group at Dell, emphasizes the importance of thinking about AI across the entire platform, including compute, storage, networking, GPU, and the software framework that supports the models. The rise of agentic AI, which connects information to desired behaviors, necessitates an architecture capable of feeding agents valuable proprietary data. Dell and other firms are working to build robust data layers that can support knowledge graphs and enable agents to act based on measurable outcomes. The expansion of AI's role in enterprise systems also brings new demands for storage, security, sovereignty, and governance. Enhancements to the PowerStore platform by Dell, highlighted by Varun Chhabra as a significant leap forward, showcase the company's commitment to modern data platforms. These enhancements promise up to three times more input/output operations, throughput, and density compared to previous generations, positioning them as a new class of data platforms designed to help customers adapt to change rather than merely react to it. Security is another critical area of focus, with the emergence of context-aware, autonomous protection tools that can evaluate a broader range of factors in real-time, including application dependencies and business impact. However, the rise of AI also presents significant security challenges. A recent study by Omdia, commissioned by Dell, reveals that 79% of organizations have experienced AI-related incidents in the past year, underscoring the need for advanced security measures that provide comprehensive visibility and proactive threat detection. As enterprises navigate these changes, the importance of a well-rounded data foundation cannot be overstated, as it will determine not just the success of their AI initiatives but also the overall agility and resilience of their operations.",
  "summary": "In the quest to deploy artificial intelligence at scale, enterprises are discovering a basic truth: Model capability is no longer the only issue, but data access and control can determine success or failure for AI initiatives. This realization has led to a focus on AI infrastructure, the buildout of a data foundation that can provide […] The post How AI data foundations are rewriting enterprise…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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