Semantic Data Layer

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Purpose-specific semantic layers connecting shared business concepts, domain definitions, models and reporting.

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Find the shared business meaning

A semantic layer defines measures, dimensions, relationships and permissions over governed data. Power BI and appropriate AI experiences can then work with that shared business context.

Design consideration: Agree the grain, measure owners and security model. A shared model is useful only when teams understand and validate its definitions.

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