What if business intelligence didn't stop at answering what happened, but could finally explain why? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit back down with Alberto Pan, Chief Technology Officer at Denodo, to unpack how DeepQuery is redefining enterprise AI through reasoning, transparency, and context.

We explore how DeepQuery functions as an AI reasoning agent capable of performing open-ended research across live, governed enterprise data. Instead of relying on pre-built dashboards or static reports, it builds and executes multi-step analyses through Denodo's logical data layer, unifying fragmented data sources in real time. Alberto explains how this semantic layer provides the business meaning and governance that traditional GenAI tools lack, transforming AI from a surface-level Q&A system into a trusted analytical partner.

Our conversation also digs into the bigger picture of explainable AI. DeepQuery reports include a full appendix of executed queries, allowing users to trace every insight back to its source. Alberto breaks down why this level of auditability matters for enterprise trust and how Denodo's support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) opens the door to more interoperable, agentic AI systems.

As we discuss how DeepQuery compares with RAG models and data lakehouses, Alberto offers a glimpse into the future of business intelligence—one where analysts become guides for AI-driven research assistants, and decision-makers gain faster, deeper, and more transparent insights than ever before.

So what does the rise of reasoning agents like DeepQuery mean for the next generation of enterprise AI? And how close are we to a world where AI truly understands the why behind the data? Tune in and share your thoughts after listening.

Useful Links

• Connect with Alberto Pan on LinkedIn

  • Learn more about Denodo

  • Stories of Your Life and Others book that Alberto shared for our Amazon list

  • O'Reilly's The Rise of Logical Data Management book

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