information management

Why AI Does Not Eliminate the Need for Data Modeling

Architecture & Data Systems

Daniel Linstedt

AI initiatives often fail to scale safely without disciplined information management that preserves meaning, lineage, and accountability. This failure is systemic, reflecting deferred decisions and fragmented authority rather than AI technology limitations. Data Vault should be understood as a system of information management that stabilizes semantic consistency across organizational change. Skepticism about data modeling arises…
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What Is a System of Information Management and Why Governance Alone Cannot Provide Defensibility at Scale

Strategy & Operating Models

Daniel Linstedt

A System of Information Management (SIM) is an enterprise capability that integrates people, processes, and technology to preserve data meaning, lineage, and accountability over time. Governance frameworks alone express intent but lack the operational mechanisms to provide auditable evidence and sustain defensibility at scale. As organizations grow and adopt AI-driven analytics, risks of definition drift…
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Architecture & Data Systems

Why AI Does Not Eliminate the Need for Data Modeling
ByDaniel Linstedt 2025-12-222026-01-23

AI initiatives often fail to scale safely without disciplined information management that preserves meaning, lineage, and accountability. This failure is systemic, reflecting deferred decisions and fragmented authority rather than AI technology limitations. Data Vault should be understood as a system of information management that stabilizes semantic consistency across organizational change. Skepticism about data modeling arises from past experiences but overlooks its necessity for AI reliability. Enforcing such systems involves trade-offs in autonomy and speed but is essential for sustainable AI outcomes.

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Strategy & Operating Models

What Is a System of Information Management and Why Governance Alone Cannot Provide Defensibility at Scale
ByDaniel Linstedt 2025-12-202026-01-23

A System of Information Management (SIM) is an enterprise capability that integrates people, processes, and technology to preserve data meaning, lineage, and accountability over time. Governance frameworks alone express intent but lack the operational mechanisms to provide auditable evidence and sustain defensibility at scale. As organizations grow and adopt AI-driven analytics, risks of definition drift and fragmented accountability increase without a systemic approach. SIM distributes accountability across roles embedded in workflows, contrasting with traditional governance models. This explainer clarifies why SIM is essential for long-term trust and compliance beyond governance policies.

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Why AI Does Not Eliminate the Need for Data Modeling

What Is a System of Information Management and Why Governance Alone Cannot Provide Defensibility at Scale

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