This federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), focused on national security technology, is one of the most important applied research labs in the United States. In recent years, however, it began to face challenges in data fragmentation, source system overload, API integration, and data access. The research center found a solution in the [Denodo Platform](https://www.denodo.com/en/denodo-platform/denodo-platform), with its unified semantics capabilities and a logical data management approach. The Denodo Platform’s [universal semantic layer](https://www.denodo.com/en/solutions/by-capability/universal-semantic-layer) unifies data from diverse sources into a consistent, business-friendly framework, providing seamless access and accurate insights across distributed environments. As a result, the R&D center surmounted its data challenges. The center democratized data, reduced API complexity and system overload, and built the foundation for an AI-ready future. ![Federally Funded R&D Center Advances National Security through a Unified Semantic Layer](/sites/default/files/asset-thumbnail-details-pages/CS-NationalSecurityR%26D-01-detailThumbnail-350x350.png) [Download](/system/files/document-attachments/CS-NationalSecurityR%26D-01.pdf) ### Role ArchitectDeveloper ### Solutions - Cloud Data Integration - Self-service Analytics ### Industry - [Public Sector]() [Any questions? Contact Us](/en/contact-us)