Data Solutions | MALA Technology Advisors

The challenge

AI exposes every data shortcut.

Unready pipelines

Storage and pipelines not built for AI workloads.

Missing lineage

No record of where data came from or how it's used.

Residency rules

GDPR, the EU AI Act and CPRA make location a compliance issue.

Vendor training rights

Contracts that let providers train models on your data.

Our approach

From scattered data to governed data.

01
Map
Trace where data lives, moves and is processed.
02
Assess
Review pipeline and storage architecture for AI readiness.
03
Govern
Establish lineage, access controls and ownership.
04
Protect
Review vendor contracts for data rights and residency.
05
Roadmap
Sequence platform and governance improvements.

Where MALA helps

Data that's ready for AI and defensible to regulators.

Data infrastructure

Platform and architecture options, vendor-neutral.

Pipelines & storage

Designed for analytics and AI workloads.

Storage tiering

Tiers matched to actual access patterns.

Data residency

Location reviewed against applicable regulation.

Data governance

Lineage, access controls and ownership.

Contract review

Data-processing terms and model-training rights.

Large research datasets and IP-sensitive collaboration are covered too.

By the numbers

Why this matters now.

37%of organizations had policies to manage or detect AI useIBM Cost of a Data Breach 2025

1 in 5organizations reported a breach caused by unsanctioned AIIBM Cost of a Data Breach 2025

4sovereignty dimensions: data, model, compute, operationsMALA Framework

$0fee to you. Paid by the vendor only if you move forwardVendor-Sponsored

Who it's for

Built for the people who own the decision.

CIO / CTOA data platform that supports AI and analytics.
Chief Data OfficerLineage, ownership and governance in place.
CISO / PrivacyAccess controls and residency you can defend.
LegalVendor data rights reviewed before signing.
Research teamsLarge datasets managed without slowing work.

The MALA model

Unbiased. Vendor-sponsored.

Our services are sponsored through strategic referral agreements with 330+ technology solutions providers, never billed to you.

Unbiased recommendationsNo provider pays MALA more than another qualified provider, so your requirements drive the answer.
Paid only if you move forwardThe selected vendor compensates MALA, and only when you choose a recommended vendor.
No obligationYou are never required to move forward with any recommended vendor.

Common questions

What clients ask first.

Is our data ready for AI?

We review pipelines, storage and governance against the AI workloads you plan to run.

Why does data residency matter?

GDPR, the EU AI Act and CPRA make data location a compliance question, not just a technical one.

Can vendors train on our data?

Sometimes, depending on the contract. We review data-processing terms before you sign.

Do you sell a data platform?

No. Guidance is unbiased, and MALA is paid by the vendor only if you move forward.

Engagement at a glance

Scope: Infrastructure, pipelines, residency and governance
Regulations: GDPR, EU AI Act, CPRA and sector rules
Deliverable: Data readiness and governance roadmap
Cost to you: None. Vendor-sponsored, no obligation

The first step

Talk to an advisor about data. No obligation.

A 30-minute conversation on data readiness, residency or governance. No obligation.

Talk to an Advisor Schedule a consultation

Vendor-sponsored: MALA is paid by the vendor only if you move forward with a recommended vendor. No obligation to do so.