Glossary
Decision Layer
An intelligent system that sits above existing stack and activates it. Not another dashboard-a system that decides.
Definition
The Decision Layer is Sentient OS's foundational concept: an intelligent system that sits above your existing technology stack and activates it. Unlike conventional analytics platforms that add another dashboard to your collection, a decision layer answers the question 'What do we do next?' rather than 'What happened?' It processes incoming signals, applies causal modeling, and outputs actionable decisions-not reports. The layer integrates with your BI, CDP, ERP, and data warehouse without requiring migration. It consumes data through standard interfaces-APIs, SQL, Kafka, S3-and produces deterministic recommendations in milliseconds. The layer adapts its behavior situationally based on company and market state. This architecture represents a paradigm shift: from retrospective observation to prospective execution.
Why It Matters
Sentient OS is the decision layer. Every capability-from Performance Forecasting to the Psychographic Layer-serves this purpose: transforming data into decisions that execute autonomously.
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Prescriptive Analytics
Not just predicting what will happen but determining what to do. Sentient's core capability.
Real-Time Analytics
Instant processing and decision-making, not batch reports. Sentient acts in milliseconds, not days.
Dark Data
Corporate data never analyzed for decisions, rotting in silos. Sentient OS activates this invisible asset.
Deterministic Execution
Moving from probabilistic guessing to mathematically precise, causal decision-making.
Explore the Full Platform
See how these concepts come to life inside Sentient OS.