When a growing company like Cube was recognized as both a Leader in GigaOm's Sonar for Semantic Layers and Metrics Stores and a Fast-Mover, it highlighted the hard work and innovative features such as support for YAML, SQL API, Data Graph, Orchestration API, and Integrations with AI tools. The recognition underscores the significance of semantic layers in data analysis, which consolidate complex data into understandable terms across different teams and tools. Cube's strong code-first orientation, native API support, analytics pre-processing capabilities, and open-source version have made it stand out as a platform play rather than just a feature, beating even big brands like SAP and Oracle. The report provides valuable insights for organizations considering adopting semantic layers and metrics stores.