2026 May VUG: WebFOCUS Semantic layer - From BI to AI-fueled analytics

Stop Guessing, Start Governing: Why Your AI Needs a Semantic Layer AI is only as smart as the data it can actually understand. If you’re trying to hook up LLMs or AI agents to raw data, you’re likely running into the same wall: hallucinations, lack of context, and zero governance. To get accurate results, you need a Semantic Layer—the "translator" that turns messy data into business-ready answers. Join us for a streamlined session where we cut through the AI hype and look at the actual plumbing. We’re comparing the building blocks of a modern semantic layer with WebFOCUS metadata to show you how to build a foundation your AI can actually trust. We’ll map out how a semantic layer stacks up against WebFOCUS metadata—see what’s the same and what’s evolved. A look at the security and oversight capabilities already in WebFOCUS that keep AI outputs from going off the rails. Practical ways to leverage your existing metadata to power AI agents Don't leave your AI results to chance.