Day: March 24, 2026

The Open Semantic Interchange creates an open, vendor-neutral framework for exchanging business meaning and semantics across data and AI platforms

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Denodo, a global leader in data management, powering trustworthy AI agents and applications, today announced that it is joining the Open Semantic Interchange (OSI), an open source initiative that creates a universal specification for all companies to standardize their fragmented data definitions with an open, vendor-neutral semantic model specification. OSI aims to enhance interoperability across various tools and platforms, offering enterprises a vendor-neutral specification that provides consistent metrics and definitions across dashboards, notebooks, and machine learning models.

OSI is an open source initiative led by Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, and ecosystem partners across multiple domains and industries, including business intelligence (BI), data governance, data engineering, AI, financial services, and manufacturing. Its goal is to create a common, vendor-agnostic specification that defines semantic metadata in a standard, open format. By facilitating seamless semantic metadata exchange, the initiative will accelerate the adoption of AI and BI tools to streamline operations and reduce complexity. This, in turn, enables organizations to unify their data definitions, leading to more comprehensive, accurate data analysis and data product sharing to fuel AI innovation.

“A universal, vendor-neutral semantic standard is critical for enterprises to accelerate innovation and unlock greater business value from AI and analytics,” said Kijoon Lee, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Denodo. “We’re excited to join the Open Semantic Interchange and collaborate with Snowflake and other industry leaders to define the next-generation semantic standard. Through OSI, Denodo will enable interoperability between our semantic layer—which delivers trusted business context and live access to operational data across hybrid, multi-cloud, and sovereign environments—and other semantic technologies, helping customers drive measurable business outcomes.”

As a member of OSI, Denodo is helping to build a transparent and community-driven standard for semantic model sharing, ensuring that business metrics and definitions remain consistent and interoperable.

“Unlocking the full potential of data and AI requires a common foundation, and the Open Semantic Interchange is the critical step in building that bedrock,” said Josh Klahr, Director of Analytics Product Management at Snowflake. “Our collaboration with partners like Denodo establishes a unified, vendor-neutral standard for semantic data, ensuring clarity and consistency across the entire ecosystem. This initiative is essential for simplifying data operations, fostering innovation, and preparing organizations to build the next generation of AI applications.”

OSI is poised to revolutionize interoperability within the data and AI ecosystem by providing a transparent, community-driven standard. This collaborative effort simplifies data operations, unlocks new possibilities for innovation, and gives organizations the flexibility and efficiency they need to build a future-ready data infrastructure.

To learn more about the Open Semantic Interchange visit Snowflake’s blog here.

About Denodo
Denodo is a global leader in data management, enabling trustworthy agentic AI, applications, and analytics at scale. The Denodo Platform, an award-winning logical data management solution, provides a governed, AI-ready semantic layer with live access to operational and analytical data across on-premises, multi-cloud, and sovereign environments. As a Snowflake Premier partner, Denodo integrates with the Snowflake AI Data Cloud to help organizations leverage their full data estate to power modern AI and analytics. For more information, visit denodo.com.

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LONDON, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The newly released Henley Opportunity Index 2026 quantifies the impact of access to leading global economies on the long-term value of a top-tier education. While a world-class degree remains a powerful asset, its true return depends on where graduates have the right to live and work. The index ranks the most effective residence and citizenship pathways — by investment and merit — that unlock access to countries offering not only exceptional education, but also the economic strength, career opportunities, and global mobility needed to turn talent into lasting success.

Published as part of the Henley Education Report 2026 and updated annually to reflect shifting economic, geopolitical, and education trends, the index evaluates jurisdictions across six drivers of long-term prosperity — earning potential, career advancement, top-tier employment prospects, premium education, economic mobility, and high livability.

The 2026 ranking identifies the Top 15 jurisdictions worldwide where residence or citizenship can be secured through investment or merit, and where the strongest institutional ecosystems drive long-term outcomes. As Dominic Volek, Group Head of Private Clients at Henley & Partners, notes, “our index shows where academic credentials and ambition translate most effectively into sustained career success and long-term economic advantage.”

Where Education Delivers the Greatest Returns

Switzerland leads the 2026 ranking with a total opportunity score of 86 out of 100, combining a stable economic framework, world-class education, and exceptional career prospects. The professional ecosystems of Zurich and Geneva — spanning private banking, commodities trading, and pharmaceutical research — create powerful long-term career networks.

Singapore ranks 2^nd (with a score of 81) as a strategic hub linking Asian capital flows, global trade networks, and high-growth innovation ecosystems leading to high earning potential and top-tier employment prospects. Australia comes in 3^rd (80), supported by globally ranked universities, strong research ecosystems, and an exceptional quality of life.

The UK and the US share 4^th place (79), reflecting their unmatched concentration of leading universities, global financial centers, and innovation-driven economies. Canada ranks 5^th (78), benefiting from a highly international labor market and globally respected universities.

The remaining opportunity-rich destinations in the Top 15 accessible through residence and citizenship programs each offer distinctive advantages for the next generation — whether through strong earning potential, dynamic career ecosystems, or an excellent quality of life.

Austria ranks 6^th (69) as an EU gateway combining economic mobility with attractive earning potential and high livability, while the UAE comes in 7^th (68), with Dubai and Abu Dhabi having emerged as major global hubs for wealth, entrepreneurship, and international talent. New Zealand ranks 8^th (67), widely recognized for its education system and quality of life.

Hong Kong, a longstanding financial gateway linking global markets with Asia, shares 9^th place with Italy (both scoring 65), which is supported by major economic centers such as Milan and Rome. Latvia and Malta share 10^th place (both 62), offering strategic access to Europe’s integrated education and labor markets, while Portugal (11^th, 61) and Greece (12^th, 59), which both offer high livability and excellent economic mobility, complete the 2026 ranking.

Degrees Create Opportunity but Passports Determine Access

Tess Wilkinson, Director of Education Services at Henley & Partners, notes that “families often focus on getting their children into the best universities, but the real strategic advantage is graduating with a passport that allows them to stay and build a career in the world’s leading economies. A degree from Oxford or Harvard is valuable, but its long-term return depends on where it can actually be deployed.”

Real-world cases from Henley & Partners’ clientele illustrate how access to additional jurisdictions can reshape opportunity for families.

For example, an Indian family secured permanent residence in America through the US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program before their child began university, positioning the next generation within the world’s largest private wealth and education ecosystem. While India (with an opportunity score of just 39) has a rapidly growing economy, access to globally ranked universities and international professional networks remains more limited.

Similarly, a South African family secured residence through Portugal’s Golden Residence Permit Program, placing the next generation within Europe’s wider academic and professional landscape. While South Africa (37) offers a dynamic regional economy, Portugal (61) combines strong economic mobility and high livability, with a pathway to citizenship and long-term access to broader EU opportunities.

As Dr. José Caballero, Senior Economist at the IMD World Competitiveness Center, explains, “the true value of residence and citizenship planning lies in the institutional environments it unlocks. Ultimately, investment migration is best understood not as a financial transaction but as a deliberate intergenerational strategy, one whose returns are measured not in years, but across lifetimes.”

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LONDON, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The newly released Henley Opportunity Index 2026 quantifies the impact of access to leading global economies on the long-term value of a top-tier education. While a world-class degree remains a powerful asset, its true return depends on where graduates have the right to live and work. The index ranks the most effective residence and citizenship pathways — by investment and merit — that unlock access to countries offering not only exceptional education, but also the economic strength, career opportunities, and global mobility needed to turn talent into lasting success.

Published as part of the Henley Education Report 2026 and updated annually to reflect shifting economic, geopolitical, and education trends, the index evaluates jurisdictions across six drivers of long-term prosperity — earning potential, career advancement, top-tier employment prospects, premium education, economic mobility, and high livability.

The 2026 ranking identifies the Top 15 jurisdictions worldwide where residence or citizenship can be secured through investment or merit, and where the strongest institutional ecosystems drive long-term outcomes. As Dominic Volek, Group Head of Private Clients at Henley & Partners, notes, “our index shows where academic credentials and ambition translate most effectively into sustained career success and long-term economic advantage.”

Where Education Delivers the Greatest Returns

Switzerland leads the 2026 ranking with a total opportunity score of 86 out of 100, combining a stable economic framework, world-class education, and exceptional career prospects. The professional ecosystems of Zurich and Geneva — spanning private banking, commodities trading, and pharmaceutical research — create powerful long-term career networks.

Singapore ranks 2^nd (with a score of 81) as a strategic hub linking Asian capital flows, global trade networks, and high-growth innovation ecosystems leading to high earning potential and top-tier employment prospects. Australia comes in 3^rd (80), supported by globally ranked universities, strong research ecosystems, and an exceptional quality of life.

The UK and the US share 4^th place (79), reflecting their unmatched concentration of leading universities, global financial centers, and innovation-driven economies. Canada ranks 5^th (78), benefiting from a highly international labor market and globally respected universities.

The remaining opportunity-rich destinations in the Top 15 accessible through residence and citizenship programs each offer distinctive advantages for the next generation — whether through strong earning potential, dynamic career ecosystems, or an excellent quality of life.

Austria ranks 6^th (69) as an EU gateway combining economic mobility with attractive earning potential and high livability, while the UAE comes in 7^th (68), with Dubai and Abu Dhabi having emerged as major global hubs for wealth, entrepreneurship, and international talent. New Zealand ranks 8^th (67), widely recognized for its education system and quality of life.

Hong Kong, a longstanding financial gateway linking global markets with Asia, shares 9^th place with Italy (both scoring 65), which is supported by major economic centers such as Milan and Rome. Latvia and Malta share 10^th place (both 62), offering strategic access to Europe’s integrated education and labor markets, while Portugal (11^th, 61) and Greece (12^th, 59), which both offer high livability and excellent economic mobility, complete the 2026 ranking.

Degrees Create Opportunity but Passports Determine Access

Tess Wilkinson, Director of Education Services at Henley & Partners, notes that “families often focus on getting their children into the best universities, but the real strategic advantage is graduating with a passport that allows them to stay and build a career in the world’s leading economies. A degree from Oxford or Harvard is valuable, but its long-term return depends on where it can actually be deployed.”

Real-world cases from Henley & Partners’ clientele illustrate how access to additional jurisdictions can reshape opportunity for families.

For example, an Indian family secured permanent residence in America through the US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program before their child began university, positioning the next generation within the world’s largest private wealth and education ecosystem. While India (with an opportunity score of just 39) has a rapidly growing economy, access to globally ranked universities and international professional networks remains more limited.

Similarly, a South African family secured residence through Portugal’s Golden Residence Permit Program, placing the next generation within Europe’s wider academic and professional landscape. While South Africa (37) offers a dynamic regional economy, Portugal (61) combines strong economic mobility and high livability, with a pathway to citizenship and long-term access to broader EU opportunities.

As Dr. José Caballero, Senior Economist at the IMD World Competitiveness Center, explains, “the true value of residence and citizenship planning lies in the institutional environments it unlocks. Ultimately, investment migration is best understood not as a financial transaction but as a deliberate intergenerational strategy, one whose returns are measured not in years, but across lifetimes.”

Read the Full Release

Sarah Nicklin
[email protected]
+27 72 464 8965

GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 1001171454