# Build your data blueprint for a GenAI future

#### GenAI is a competitive advantage, but it requires a secure, connected, and scalable data foundation. Our interactive tool helps you visualize a clear path to building that foundation and enabling powerful GenAI and agentic outcomes, in just a few clicks.

## Before we begin, does your company currently have any generative AI initiatives?
- Yes
- Planning to
- No

## What type of GenAI initiatives do you have?
##### *Select all that apply
- Deploying AI-powered chatbots for customer service or internal support
- Automation of processes with AI agents (e.g., RPA enhanced with AI)
- Data synthesis and augmentation for training AI models
- Code generation and/or optimization
- Predictive analysis & forecasting
- Other

## In which industry sector does your company primarily operate?
- Technology providers
- Manufacturing & logistics
- Financial services
- Healthcare
- Travel & hospitality
- Other

## How many data storage systems are you currently using?
- 1 - 3
- 4 - 6
- 7 +

## Please specify the types of data storage systems you're using.
##### *Select all that apply
- Cloud storage
- Data lake
- Data warehouses
- NoSQL databases
- On-premises storage
- Relational databases
- Other

## Are you connecting these data storage systems with operational applications or business intelligence applications?
- Yes
- No
- In the future

## How many operational and BI applications are you connecting or planning to connect?
- 1-5
- 6-10
- 11 +

## What types of operational applications are you connecting or planning to connect?
##### *Select all that apply
- CRM
- HR management systems
- ERP
- Marketing automation platforms
- Custom applications
- Supply chain management
- Other

## Are you currently using iPaaS or ETL tools to connect your data warehouses with other applications and systems?
- Yes
- No

## Which of the following tools or methods do you currently use to connect your data warehouse(s) with other applications and systems?
##### *Select all that apply
- iPaaS platforms
- Data virtualization tools
- Traditional ETL tools
- Messaging queues
- APIs & Webhooks (used directly for integration)
- Custom-built solutions
- Cloud-based ETL/ETL tools
- Other

## How critical do you consider the proper management of data and metadata changes to ensure the security and integrity of your shared data?
- Not at all important
- Moderately important
- Extremely important

## Do you use additional dedicated tools to enhance data security beyond your warehouse & applications' built-in features?
- Yes
- No

## Which of the following functionalities do you employ to manage auditability and secure access controls for your data?
##### *Select all that apply
- Data protection & privacy tools
- Encryption & key management
- Security monitoring & audit
- Identity & access management
- Data governance & compliance
- Other

## How many external partners does your organization actively share data with?
- 0
- 1 - 5
- 6 - 10
- 11 - 25
- 25 +

## Which of the following methods does your organization currently use to exchange data with your partners?
##### *Select all that apply
- SFTP (Secure file transfer protocol)
- MFT (Managed file transfer)
- APIs (Application programming interfaces)
- Shared network drives
- Email
- Other

## Do you have a dedicated team for managing data integration and sharing?
- No dedicated team (0)
- Small team (1-3)
- Medium team (4-10)
- Large team (11+)

# Awesome, you’ve taken the first step!

#### Based on your answers, your potential cost is $Xxx,xxx and your potential savings with Vendia are $Xxx,xxx. We’ll send you a personalized evaluation outlining these savings and key areas for optimization.