# The Five Requirements Your Data Platform Needs, And Why It Is Probably Failing

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/the-five-requirements-your-data-platform-needs-and-why-it-is-mcb9>
> Published: 2026-07-31 18:36:29+00:00

# The Five Requirements Your Data Platform Needs, And Why It Is Probably Failing

By Susan Laine, Brand ContributorSource:

[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)A recent report highlights a critical disconnect: 97% of organizations deliver data products, but only 25% use structured programs. To effectively scale AI, five requirements are paramount.

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