Best Practice Report

Make Smart Trade-Offs In Designing Your Data, Analytics, And AI Operating Model

Balance Governance, Risk, Agility, And Innovation In Your Data, Analytics, And AI Organization

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Nov 19, 2025

Summary

Outdated data, analytics, and AI (DAAI) operating models are ineffective in a world defined by constant change and unpredictable risks. Traditional centralized and decentralized approaches offer benefits but fail to balance agility, innovation, governance, and risk management. This report equips DAAI leaders with key insights and supporting arguments to advocate for Forrester’s recommended federated operating model — a dynamic framework designed to align business and technology teams, enabling scalable innovation and resilient governance.

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