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Sep 10 2025

What Makes Small Businesses’ Data Valuable to Cybercriminals?

While large corporations like Optus, Medibank, and The Iconic often dominate headlines for cybersecurity breaches, the reality is that small businesses are increasingly attractive targets for cybercriminals. Many small business owners operate under the dangerous illusion that their business is too small or insignificant to attract the attention of cybercriminals or that they have nothing of value to steal. This mindset often leads to a false sense of security…

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Open Data Fabric: Rethinking Data Architecture for AI at Scale

Enterprise AI agents are moving from proof-of-concept to production at unprecedented speed. From customer service chatbots to financial analysis tools, organizations across various industries are deploying agents to handle critical business functions. Yet a troubling pattern is emerging; agents that perform brilliantly in controlled demos are struggling when deployed against real enterprise data environments. The problem […]

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Tending the Unicorn Farm: A Business Case for Quantum Computing

Welcome to the whimsical wide world of unicorn farming. Talking about quantum computing is a bit like tending to your unicorn farm, in that a lossless chip (at the time of writing) does not exist. So, largely, the realm of quantum computing is just slightly faster than normal compute power. The true parallel nature of […]

Understanding Data Pipelines: Why They Matter, and How to Build Them

Building effective data pipelines is critical for organizations seeking to transform raw research data into actionable insights. Businesses rely on seamless, efficient, scalable pipelines for proper data collection, processing, and analysis. Without a well-designed data pipeline, there’s no assurance that the accuracy and timeliness of data will be available to empower decision-making. Companies face several […]

Reimagining Data Architecture for Agentic AI

As agentic AI and autonomous systems transform the enterprise landscape, organizations face a new imperative: Fundamentally reimagining data architecture is no longer optional; it’s required for AI success. Many enterprises are coming to the realization that traditional data architectures, which are built for structured data and deterministic workloads, are ill-equipped to support agentic AI’s demands […]

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Generative AI Calls for a Master Class in Enterprise Storage

The data that is stored in vector databases is key to the success of generative AI (GenAI) for enterprises in all industries. Up-to-date, private data in company data sources, including unstructured data and structured data, is what is required during AI inferencing to make GenAI models more accurate and relevant. To make the data systematically […]

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The Rise of BYOC: How Data Sovereignty Is Reshaping Enterprise Cloud Strategy

Enterprise technology leaders face mounting pressure to balance competing priorities. Cloud platforms offer unprecedented innovation, potential, and scale, but regulatory compliance requirements and data control mandates create friction when trying to consolidate everything in a public cloud. And shifting to a full SaaS environment just gives up too much control for these large companies, creating […]

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Continuous Delivery for Data Pipelines: A Practical Guide

What Is Continuous Delivery? Continuous delivery (CD) refers to a software engineering approach where teams produce software in short cycles, ensuring that software can be reliably released at any time. Its main goals are to build, test, and release software faster and more frequently. This process typically involves deploying every change to a production-like environment […]

The Data-Centric Revolution: The Year of the Knowledge Graph

Signals are converging and leading me to believe that 2025 is the Year of the Knowledge Graph. But before we get carried away with this prognosis, let’s review some of the previous Year of the Knowledge Graph candidates and see why they didn’t work out. 2001 The first candidate for the Year of the Knowledge […]

How IT Leaders Can Fight Back Against Vendor Lock-In

Enterprise IT leaders are experiencing growing frustration with software vendors who wield excessive control over their technology roadmaps. From restrictive licensing agreements to forced upgrades and shifting support models, IT departments often find themselves at the mercy of vendors rather than in control of their own digital strategies. With so-called vendor lock-in on the rise, […]

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The Biggest Data Backup Disasters of 2024 – and How to Avoid Them in 2025

For businesses everywhere, 2024 was a wake-up call – and not the gentle kind. Major data breaches and catastrophic outages made headlines, reminding us all that data backup isn’t a “nice-to-have” but rather a mission-critical strategy. Let’s recap the year: These high-profile failures weren’t just cautionary tales; they were full-blown cautionary sagas. The key takeaway? […]

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Identifying and Addressing Data Overload

Increased data generation requires modern businesses to manage vast volumes of information. All this data holds immense potential for insights and informed decision-making, but its value depends on effective utilization. Without the right tools, frameworks, and strategies, even established companies risk being overwhelmed by data overload. Let’s take a closer look at data overload and […]

The Data-Centric Revolution: Putting Knowledge Into Our Knowledge Graphs

I recently gave a presentation called “Knowledge Management and Knowledge Graphs” at a KMWorld conference, and a new picture of the relationship between knowledge management and knowledge graphs gradually came into focus. I recognized that the knowledge graph community has gotten quite good at organizing and harmonizing data and information, but there is little knowledge […]

The Challenges of Data Migration: Ensuring Smooth Transitions Between Systems

Data migration — the process of transferring data from one system to another — is a critical undertaking for organizations striving to upgrade infrastructure, consolidate systems, or adopt new technologies. However, data migration challenges can be very complex, especially when doing large-scale data migration projects. Duplicate or missing data, system compatibility issues, data security problems, […]

Cybersecurity Strategies for Insurers: Protecting Data in the Digital Age

We’ve become numb to the headlines. Data breaches happen almost daily, making cybersecurity a top priority for insurers. With its vaults of personal and financial data, the insurance industry is a prime target for cybercriminals. This blog post will explore effective cybersecurity strategies for insurers, highlighting real-world cases and spotlighting new technologies reshaping the cybersecurity […]

What to Expect in AI Data Governance: 2025 Predictions

In 2025, preventing risks from both cyber criminals and AI use will be top mandates for most CIOs. Ransomware in particular continues to vex enterprises, and unstructured data is a vast, largely unprotected asset. AI solutions have moved from experimental to mainstream, with all the major tech companies and cloud providers making significant investments in […]

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Focusing on Data Privacy: Building Trust and Strengthening Security

In today’s digital age, managing and minimizing data collection is essential for maintaining business security. Prioritizing data privacy helps organizations ensure they only gather necessary information, reducing the risk of data breaches and misuse. This approach addresses potential vulnerabilities at their source, mitigating the impact of breaches and avoiding regulatory penalties as scrutiny over privacy […]

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Why the Growing Adoption of IoT Demands Seamless Integration of IT and OT

Over the past year, cyberattacks on cyber-physical systems (CPS) have cost organizations around the world at least $500,000, highlighting the growing financial and operational risks of compromised security. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to emerge as a key driver in nearly every sector, the need for trustworthy, secure data becomes even more crucial. To address these challenges, […]

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Modern Data Archiving: Managing Explosive Unstructured Data Growth

As unstructured data creation rates have soared, the timeframe for active use of data has shrunk due to edge computing, IoT systems, machine-generated data, and, let’s not forget, GenAI. The data use period today has largely been reduced to around 30 to 90 days before the flood of new data appearing makes the existing data […]

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Navigating the Complex Landscape of Data Sovereignty

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, data sovereignty has emerged as a critical challenge for enterprises. Businesses must adapt to an increasingly complex web of requirements as countries around the world tighten data regulations in an effort to ensure compliance and protect against cyberattacks. Data sovereignty regulations significantly impact an organization’s ability to conduct data […]

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Through the Looking Glass: What Does Data Quality Mean for Unstructured Data?

I go to data conferences. Frequently. Almost always right here in NYC. We have lots of data conferences here. Over the years, I’ve seen a trend — more and more emphasis on AI. I’ve taken to asking a question at these conferences: What does data quality mean for unstructured data? This is my version of […]

Data Is Risky Business: Structured, Unstructured (Who Cares?)

The Irish satirist Jonathan Swift wrote “Gulliver’s Travels” almost 300 years ago, but the story of Lemuel Gulliver’s journey to Lilliput and beyond has resonance for data leaders today. There are important lessons to learn from the little people of Lilliput and the challenges encountered by the eponymous Gulliver. While Lilliput is where Gulliver first […]

Combining IoT and Blockchain Technology to Enhance Security

The Internet of Things (IoT) technology has taken the world by storm. From smart homes and wearables to connected cars and fitness trackers, IoT devices are becoming prevalent across various industries and aspects of daily life. There are approximately 15.14 billion connected IoT devices in 2023, and this number is expected to grow to around […]

Technical and Strategic Best Practices for Building Robust Data Platforms

In the AI era, organizations are eager to harness innovation and create value through high-quality, relevant data. Gartner, however, projects that 80% of data governance initiatives will fail by 2027. This statistic underscores the urgent need for robust data platforms and governance frameworks. A successful data strategy outlines best practices and establishes a clear vision for data architecture, […]

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The Rise of Cloud Repatriation in Storage Solutions

In recent years, a large number of businesses have jumped on the wave and moved their applications and data to the cloud, with nine out of 10 IT professionals considering the cloud a cornerstone of their digital strategy. While the cloud can offer flexibility, the reality is managing cloud expenses and resulting security liabilities have become significantly […]

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What Makes Small Businesses’ Data Valuable to Cybercriminals?

Open Data Fabric: Rethinking Data Architecture for AI at Scale

Tending the Unicorn Farm: A Business Case for Quantum Computing

Understanding Data Pipelines: Why They Matter, and How to Build Them

Reimagining Data Architecture for Agentic AI

Generative AI Calls for a Master Class in Enterprise Storage

The Rise of BYOC: How Data Sovereignty Is Reshaping Enterprise Cloud Strategy

Continuous Delivery for Data Pipelines: A Practical Guide

The Data-Centric Revolution: The Year of the Knowledge Graph

How IT Leaders Can Fight Back Against Vendor Lock-In

The Biggest Data Backup Disasters of 2024 – and How to Avoid Them in 2025

Identifying and Addressing Data Overload

The Data-Centric Revolution: Putting Knowledge Into Our Knowledge Graphs

The Challenges of Data Migration: Ensuring Smooth Transitions Between Systems

Cybersecurity Strategies for Insurers: Protecting Data in the Digital Age

What to Expect in AI Data Governance: 2025 Predictions

Focusing on Data Privacy: Building Trust and Strengthening Security

Why the Growing Adoption of IoT Demands Seamless Integration of IT and OT

Modern Data Archiving: Managing Explosive Unstructured Data Growth

Through the Looking Glass: What Does Data Quality Mean for Unstructured Data?

Data Is Risky Business: Structured, Unstructured (Who Cares?)

Combining IoT and Blockchain Technology to Enhance Security

Technical and Strategic Best Practices for Building Robust Data Platforms

The Rise of Cloud Repatriation in Storage Solutions

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