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Sweep StaffIn the News , January 2, 2026

Our CEO Ido Gaver in Forbes: "The Path to Modernization Runs Through Metadata"

The Path To Modernization Run Through Metadata
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The Path To Modernization Run Through Metadata

Our intrepid leader, Ido Gaver, just dropped a piece in Forbes that breaks down why most AI and modernization initiatives are stall ing— and here's a big hint: it's not a tooling problem. (That is, AI is already plenty smart enough.)

The real culprit? Metadata debt.

That invisible architectural mass of fields, automations, and dependencies that erodes agility, speed, and confidence.

The key-est of Mr. Gaver's insight-filled article: "You can't scale intelligence on top of inconsistency. AI amplifies whatever structure you give it — good or bad."

Check it out here.

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