In structural health monitoring, the question is often framed as one of data ownership—but in practice, the more critical issue is data understanding. As Prof. Anjan Dutta highlights in our conversation, modern infrastructure systems are already generating vast amounts of reliable data. Yet, without a clearly defined pathway for interpretation, much of this data remains underutilized. The real gap lies not in measurement, but in meaning—where data exists, but actionable insight does not. Bridging this gap requires shifting focus from merely collecting data to embedding interpretation into the system itself, ensuring that monitoring informs decisions rather than simply recording conditions.