A Journey Through Technology Eras 🔗
The Client-Server Era
Enterprises faced siloed RDBMS systems. The challenge was connecting desktop tools to backend databases. Our solution: high-performance ODBC and JDBC connectors, providing the first 360° view of data.
The Web Era
Global connectivity demanded data federation and semantic enrichment. Virtuoso emerged, offering scalable federation and paving the way for knowledge-driven interaction.
The AI Era
Today, LLMs transform software. The critical need is to de-silo data for AI agents. Our innovation, OPAL (OpenLink AI Layer), extends Virtuoso by loosely coupling LLMs with enterprise Data Spaces.
Our Vertically Integrated Product Portfolio 🔗
OPAL (OpenLink AI Layer)
A Virtuoso add-on bridging LLMs and Data Spaces. See the OPAL Assistants Examples Collection.
Learn More →Virtuoso Data Spaces Platform
A multi-model platform for building and managing Data Spaces, Knowledge Graphs, and more. Virtuoso turns hyperlinks into first-class data connectors.
Learn More →Universal Data Access Connectors
The industry benchmark for secure, high-performance ODBC and JDBC access to a vast spectrum of DBMS platforms.
Learn More →Addressing Today’s Market Needs 🔗
Reduced Software Complexity
OPAL simplifies building and deploying AI agents that link LLMs with enterprise Data Spaces.
Semantic Data Harmonization
Virtuoso constructs Knowledge Graphs that harmonize data from ERP, CRM, blogs, and social media to fuel AI-driven decisions.
High-Performance, Secure Access
Our MCP servers provide robust access via:
Frictionless Onboarding 🔗
We ensure customers and partners can deploy quickly and efficiently across any environment.
Cloud
On-Premise
Containerized
Frequently Asked Questions 🔗
OPAL (OpenLink AI Layer) is an add-on for our Virtuoso platform. It acts as a bridge, connecting Large Language Models (LLMs) with enterprise Data Spaces. This allows AI agents to access, understand, and act upon your organization's structured and unstructured data with context and precision, powering applications like advanced product support and institutional knowledge building.
A Data Space, powered by Virtuoso, is a logical, unified view over one or more physical data sources. It can encompass databases, knowledge graphs, file systems, and more. The key principle is using hyperlinks as universal connectors, allowing you to integrate disparate systems of record (like CRM, ERP) and systems of engagement (blogs, forums) into a coherent, governable whole without costly data duplication.
Absolutely. They remain the industry benchmark for high-performance, secure, and reliable access to a wide array of database management systems. While technologies like OPAL and Virtuoso address modern challenges of federation and AI integration, the foundational need for robust data access at the source has never been more critical. Our connectors are a vital part of our vertically integrated portfolio.
Completing the Mission 🔗
AI changes how we use software, but not the timeless challenge of data integration. Our mission remains clear: to finish what we started—enabling customers to break down silos through the power of hyperlinks—so they can thrive in the age of AI, and beyond.