UPDATE: Denodo has been recognized as the leading vendor in the 2025 Active Data ArchitectureTM report by Dresner Advisory Services for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition comes amid a growing demand for flexible and scalable data management solutions.
On November 5, 2025, in Palo Alto, California, Denodo announced its top ranking, highlighting its strength in data integration and governance. The Active Data ArchitectureTM framework is crucial for organizations looking to optimize their data infrastructures to support complex analytics and business intelligence applications.
Dresner defines an Active Data Architecture as a platform-independent layer that enhances data consumption across various physical data stores. This architecture addresses the pressing challenges organizations face in maintaining adaptability and scalability in their data operations.
The report, part of Dresner’s Wisdom of Crowds® Market Studies, surveyed over 8,000 organizations worldwide, confirming Denodo’s robust position in the market. Denodo excels in providing a logical approach to data management, allowing organizations to operate without replicating data. This capability is essential for businesses aiming to leverage real-time data integration through virtualization.
“A key point about Active Data Architecture is that it is not a ‘rip and replace’ exercise,” stated Howard Dresner, chief research officer at Dresner Advisory Services. “It is an evolution of existing analytic data infrastructure to meet the requirements of increasingly complex BI and analytics use cases.”
Denodo’s platform is noted for its powerful semantic layer, which translates data into user-friendly language across disparate applications. According to the report, 60% of survey respondents consider semantic layers to be critical for effective Active Data Architecture.
“We are thrilled to be recognized again as the top technology provider for Active Data Architecture,” said Ravi Shankar, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Denodo. “Our platform delivers trusted, AI-ready data at unprecedented speeds and performance levels, significantly enhancing business insights.”
This recognition is more than just a badge of honor; it reflects Denodo’s commitment to transforming data into actionable insights that drive business success across diverse industries. Companies utilizing the Denodo Platform have reported delivering reliable data solutions in one-third of the time, achieving up to 10x better performance compared to conventional data platforms.
As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven decisions, Denodo’s innovative solutions position it as a leader in the evolving landscape of data management. The full report is available for those seeking to explore vendor performance and insights that could shape their data strategies.
For more information on Denodo and its award-winning platform, visit denodo.com.
