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title: Plan data for reuse
description: Design your data model to support scalability, interoperability, and future reuse across applications on the ServiceNow AI Platform.
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# Plan data for reuse

Design your data model to support scalability, interoperability, and future reuse across applications on the ServiceNow AI Platform.

## Why plan for data reuse?

Planning data structures early helps prevent duplication, reduces maintenance costs, and enables better reporting and integration across the ServiceNow AI Platform.

## Key considerations

-   Avoid creating individual or redundant data models.
-   Use standard tables and fields wherever possible to maintain consistency.
-   Normalize data to improve accuracy and simplify analytics.
-   Verify that relationships between tables are well-defined for scalability.

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