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the Data and AI Maturity Assessment!

You are at

Developing

Stage

What this means

You're at the beginning of your data and AI journey. Systems are disconnected, processes are manual, and data isn't driving decisions yet.

You’ve started building. Maybe you have dashboards or a data warehouse, but things are still fragmented and not standardized.

You’re doing many things right. You’ve got BI dashboards in place and some experience with AI or governance, but gaps still exist in integration, automation, or scale.

You have a mature stack, trusted dashboards, and advanced analytics. Now it’s about scale, performance, and keeping things maintainable.

You’re among the most advanced teams in your industry. AI is deeply embedded. You’re setting benchmarks, not following them.

Where you are

Level

Data infrastructure

Data modeling & quality

BI & dashboards

Predictive & prescriptive analytics

Governance

AI applications

Level 1

Nascent
Siloed systems, spreadsheets, no automation
No standards, inconsistent use
Static reports, limited usage
Only historical data, no predictions
No roles or policies in place
No AI adoption at all

Level 2

Developing
Basic warehouse, manual integration
Some modeling, mostly undocumented
A few dashboards, low adoption
Some diagnostic insights, no ML
Informal policies, not enforced
Experimental pilots, no value yet

Level 3

Operational
Centralized storage, partial automation
Key domains modeled, basic QA
KPIs tracked regularly across teams
Early ML pilots, some usage
Governance roles defined, limited scope
AI in limited production use

Level 4

Advanced
Scalable cloud platform, most sources integrated
Standardized models, documentation in place
Interactive, real-time dashboards used broadly
ML supports many decisions, some automation
Active governance body, policies enforced
Multiple AI apps delivering business impact

Level 5

Leading
Unified, real-time platform with enterprise coverage
Fully governed catalog, automated validation
Predictive dashboards with alerts and drill-downs
Prescriptive AI embedded in workflows
Governance embedded in org culture, with tracking
AI powers products, ops, and innovation at scale

How you can advance to the next tier

Data infrastructure

Here's where you are right now:

  • Your data infrastructure and integration are not fully optimized and efficient.
  • Data is stored in separate systems or spreadsheets, leading to silos and difficulty in accessing and integrating data.

Here's what we recommend you do next:

  • Implement a data integration solution to connect your central data repository with other systems and databases. This will help break down data silos and enable easier access and integration of data across teams and functions. Your ops team will benefit from improved data accessibility and collaboration, and your marketing and sales teams will be able to better target and engage customers with more comprehensive data.
  • Set up automated ETL/ELT pipelines to ensure data is regularly and efficiently transferred and transformed into your data warehouse or lake. This will help reduce manual effort and ensure timely availability of data for analysis and reporting. Your finance team will benefit from faster and more accurate financial reporting, and your HR team will be able to make data-driven decisions for employee management and retention.
  • Explore the use of cloud-based data storage and processing technologies to improve scalability and reduce manual maintenance. This will help you handle larger data volumes more efficiently and enable you to leverage advanced technologies such as streaming data processors for real-time data processing. This will help your product team make data-driven decisions for product development and innovation, and your finance team will be able to better forecast and manage financial data with larger data sets.
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Modeling & data quality

Here's where you are right now:

  • You may be experiencing data inaccuracies and inconsistencies, leading to unreliable insights and decisions.
  • Your data modeling processes may be disorganized and inefficient, causing delays and rework.

Here's what we recommend you do next:

  • Define clear data quality standards and establish processes for regularly checking and correcting data errors and inconsistencies.
  • Implement a standardized data modeling framework and documentation process to improve efficiency and ensure consistency.
  • Develop a training program for employees to improve their data modeling skills and understanding of data quality best practices.

BI & dashboards

Here's where you are right now:

  • You are likely experiencing a lack of visibility and understanding of your business data, leading to slow decision making and missed opportunities for growth.
  • Your current BI and dashboard solutions may be outdated or ineffective, causing frustration and confusion among employees and hindering data-driven decision making.

Here's what we recommend you do next:

  • Evaluate and update your current BI and dashboard solutions to ensure they are meeting your business needs and providing accurate and timely insights.
  • Define clear roles and responsibilities for data management and analysis within your organization to improve data ownership and accountability.
  • Establish a standardized process for data collection, storage, and reporting to ensure consistency and accuracy in your business data.

Predictive analytics

Potential business processes ripe for predictive modeling:

  • Forecasting
  • Churn prevention
  • Inventory management
  • Pricing optimization
  • Customer support optimization

Governance

Here's where you are right now:

  • You may be experiencing confusion and inefficiencies in decision-making and accountability.
  • There may be a lack of clear roles and responsibilities, leading to delays and rework.

Here's what we recommend you do next:

  • Clearly define and communicate roles and responsibilities within the company. This will help streamline decision-making and improve accountability.
  • Establish a governance framework that outlines decision-making processes and protocols. This will help ensure consistency and clarity in decision-making across teams.
  • Regularly review and update policies and procedures to align with industry best practices and company goals. This will help improve overall governance and mitigate potential risks.

AI applications

Here's where you are right now:

  • You are likely experiencing challenges with the implementation and adoption of AI applications due to a lack of clear understanding and alignment on terminology and expectations.
  • The current process for developing and deploying AI applications is slow and may involve significant rework, leading to delays and frustration among team members.

Here's what we recommend you do next:

  • Define clear roles and responsibilities for team members involved in developing and deploying AI applications. This will help ensure everyone understands their specific tasks and how they contribute to the overall process.
  • Create a glossary of terms to align on key concepts and definitions related to AI applications. This will help reduce confusion and improve communication among team members.
  • Document the process for developing and deploying AI applications, including key steps and best practices. This will provide a foundation for future improvements and help identify areas for streamlining and efficiency.

You’ve got clarity.
Now let’s make progress.

You’re probably duct-taping reports together, reacting to fires, and guessing your way through KPIs.

At this stage, velocity matters more than perfection. The challenge is building a usable foundation — without overengineering, overhiring, or overbuying.

How 5X helps:

We give you a plug-and-play data stack, ingestion, modeling, dashboards, and governance in one platform. Our experts build it with you, so you’re not stuck duct-taping metrics across tools that don’t talk to each other.

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Build once, scale with it

You’ve got pieces of the puzzle — a warehouse, maybe some dashboards — but it’s held together with best guesses and broken SQL. Every new request is a one-off build.

How 5X helps:

We help you consolidate the warehouse, model core business metrics, and introduce QA standards that don’t require new headcount. Your team gets answers they can trust, and you get out of the spreadsheet firefighting loop.

Unified metrics

QA workflows without heavy process

Dashboards your team will actually use

You’ve got dashboards, pipelines, models… but they’re not always trusted or actioned. Business teams want more, faster, and your data team’s burning out just trying to keep up.

How 5X helps:

We bring structure: tested governance frameworks, automated observability, and faster deployment paths for models and dashboards. You move from reactive support to proactive enablement without increasing your engineering footprint.

Faster model deployment

Clean governance that doesn’t slow teams down

Clear ROI from your data ops

Your data team ships — but duplication, compute waste, and rogue dashboards are slowing things down. Your execs want smarter automation, but engineering cycles are stretched.

How 5X helps:

We help you clean it up by codifying logic, reducing compute spend, and building internal tools like smart alerts and AI-powered workflows. Your infra supports scale without spiraling.

MLOps, done right

Cost optimization across infra

Internal tools that drive ops efficiency

You’re already running structured experiments, internal tools, and ML in prod. The question now is: how do you 10x your leverage without slowing down?

How 5X helps:

We help you co-build GenAI copilots, reusable ML modules, and internal accelerators tailored to your business DNA without duplicating work or slowing down compliance and governance.

GenAI copilots, custom to your workflows


AI/ML ops at scale


Experimental frameworks that drive speed and safety

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Use this report as a strategic input

This report is designed for teams who want to move forward, not just score themselves. 
It’s built to complement your existing goals, and help anchor planning discussions with your leadership team. Use it as a clear, thoughtful guide to shape priorities across data infrastructure, analytics, and AI readiness.

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