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Harnessing Data: From Resource to Asset to Product


Companies that are data-driven demonstrate improved business performance. McKinsey says that data and analytics can provide EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) increases of up to 25% [1]. According to MIT, digitally mature firms are 26% more profitable than their peers [2]. Forrester research found that organizations using data are three times more […]

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Author: Prashanth Southekal

AI Advancement Elevates the Need for Cloud


The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) simultaneously drives the need for cloud computing services. Enterprises aiming to effectively train huge datasets and navigate advanced neural networks will need to rely on more flexible and dependable solutions for managing challenging computing tasks. That is why organizations should look to hybrid solutions […]

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Author: Richard Copeland

New Tools, New Tech, Same Roadblocks: Data Governance in the Age of AI


Organizations are racing to adopt AI for its promise of efficiency and insights, yet the path to successful AI integration remains fraught with obstacles. Despite advancements in tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, fundamental issues with data governance – such as high costs, poor data quality, and security concerns – continue to hinder progress. Stop me […]

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Author: Bryan Eckle

Identity as Infrastructure: Why Digital Identities Are Crucial and How to Secure Their Data


Whether it’s building roads or optimizing power supplies, investing in infrastructure is vital to the safety and efficiency of nations and organizations. And in today’s digital age, this investment must extend to establishing trusted identities for all. Identity is foundational for a robust public infrastructure, initiating substantial economic growth – like using driver’s licenses to […]

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Author: Neville Pattinson

Why GenAI Won’t Change the Role of Data Professionals


The recent rise of GenAI has sparked numerous discussions across industries, with many predicting revolutionary changes across a broad range of professional landscapes. While the processes data professionals use and the volume of work they can sustain will change because of GenAI, it will not fundamentally change their roles. Instead, it will enhance their abilities, […]

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Author: Itamar Ben Hemo

Book of the Month: “AI & The Data Revolution”


Welcome to October 2024’s edition of “Book of the Month.” This month, we’re enjoying some time in the fall sun and the local library diving into Laura Madsen’s “AI & The Data Revolution.”  The central theme of this book is the management and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) disruption in the workplace. Madsen shares her […]

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Author: Mark Horseman

5 Cutting-Edge Innovations to Boost Your Cybersecurity Defenses


With everything on a business leader’s plate, cybersecurity can often feel like an afterthought. Between managing teams, pursuing new opportunities, and dealing with the bottom line, who has time to keep up with the latest hacker threats and security defenses? Especially if you don’t have your IT staff focused solely on locking down the castle […]

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Author: Ashok Sharma

How to Make Generative AI Work for Natural Language Queries


As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, the volume and complexity of data within enterprises have grown exponentially. However, processing this data and deriving actionable insights remains challenging due to the reliance on human analysts. The explosion in interest surrounding text-to-SQL (T2SQL) solutions and the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have presented […]

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Author: David Mariani

The AI Chasm: Bridging the Divide Between Research and Real-World Applications


Imagine a world where AI can accurately predict earthquakes, giving us precious time to save lives. Yet, the same technology struggles to understand essential voice commands through your home assistant during a noisy family dinner. This striking dichotomy between the potential of cutting-edge AI research and its often underwhelming real-world applications underscores a significant yet […]

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Author: Srinivasa Rao Bogireddy

Mind the Gap: Ask for Business Actions, Not Business Value


I’m not sure I know anyone in the data and analytics field whose platform doesn’t face budget scrutiny. Analytics is expensive. And when cost-cutting is the order of the day, analytics is a big target. Up shields. Time for another business value inventory. I’ve spoken with consultants who have completed analytics business value inventories at […]

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Author: Mark Cooper

Chief Officers: Do You Know What Your Data is Costing You?


CXOs this year have witnessed a rollercoaster economy amid plenty of turbulent events – from ongoing inflation affecting consumer spending to large stock market swings, major overseas conflicts, and the uncertainties of an election year. Not surprisingly, the economic forecast remains murky at best. According to a CNBC CFO survey, CFOs seem to agree that […]

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Author: Benjamin Henry

The Hidden Pitfalls of Cloud-Based Managed MySQL Services


Cloud-based managed MySQL data services are being aggressively marketed to organizations with the promise of streamlining their database management. These “managed data services” are an alternative to more traditional “non-managed data services” – software solutions with embedded intelligent proxies and cluster management using native MySQL run on-premises, in the cloud, or a hybrid cloud.  These […]

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Author: Eero Teerikorpi

Data vs. AI Literacy: Why Both Are Key When Driving Innovation and Transformation


I have written before about the 5Ws of data and how important metadata – data about data – really is. This knowledge helps connect and contextualize data in ways that previously would take hours of knowledge and information mining. We have the tools now to automate this process and display it in a knowledge model of the data, […]

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Author: Philip Miller

Data Management in an Industrial Environment


Industrial environments are rich data sources, from equipment pressure and temperature readings to real-time inventory levels. This ocean of data provides organizations with valuable insights when (and if) effectively harnessed. By transforming raw data generated across the floor 24/7 into actionable intelligence, industrial plants are equipped with data-informed insights necessary to create operational strategies that […]

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Author: Sarah Kline

The Hidden Language of Data: How Linguistic Analysis Is Transforming Data Interpretation


From Fortune 500 companies to local startups, everyone’s swimming in a sea of numbers, charts, and graphs. But here’s the thing: While structured data like sales figures and customer demographics have long been the backbone of analytics, there’s a growing realization that unstructured data is the real goldmine. Think about it. Every tweet, email, customer review, and social […]

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Author: Nahla Davies

From Instincts to Data-Driven Success: The AI-Powered Path to Product-Led Growth


Have you noticed the way that businesses grow is changing? We are moving away from standard sales-driven models to more innovative product-led tactics. And what is fueling this shift? You guessed it: AI and predictive analytics. These tools are not just fancy jargon; they are transforming how we understand customer needs, customize experiences, and upgrade […]

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Author: Lohith Kumar Paripati

Unleashing the Power of People and Culture: The Ultimate Drivers of Data Governance Success


In the high-stakes world of data governance, where organizations strive to protect and leverage their most valuable asset, one truth stands out: technology alone won’t get you there. The secret sauce? People and culture. They are the lifeblood of any successful data governance strategy, the pulse that drives data literacy, and the force that propels […]

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Author: Gopi Maren

Data Visualization in the Era of AI/ML


How will data visualization evolve in the era of AI/ML? While AI is rapidly evolving, it is ironic that business users are still using “dumb” dashboards. The challenge is to move beyond these unintelligent dashboards to a genuinely transformative visual analytics solution that harnesses the power of AI/ML. While some vendors offer a ChatGPT-like querying […]

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Author: Chaitanya Indukuri

How Retail Data Products Are Changing Customer Journey Mapping


The retail world is constantly evolving, and in this fast-paced environment, understanding your customer is more important than ever. It’s no longer just about making a sale; it’s about creating a journey that turns casual shoppers into loyal customers. With the rise of advanced retail data tools, businesses can now dig deep into customer preferences and behaviors […]

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Author: Mridula Dileepraj Kidiyur

Achieving Cost-Efficient Observability in Cloud-Native Environments


Cloud-native environments have become the cornerstone of modern technology innovation. From nimble startups to tech giants, companies are adopting cloud-native architectures, drawn by the promise of scalability, flexibility, and rapid deployment. However, this power comes with increased complexity – and a pressing need for observability. The Observability Imperative Operating a cloud-native system without proper observability […]

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Author: Doyita Mitra

Unstructured Data Hinders Safe GenAI Deployment


Enterprises are going all in on generative AI (GenAI), with the technology driving a massive 8% increase in worldwide IT spending this year, according to Gartner. But just because businesses are investing in GenAI doesn’t mean they’re broadly implementing it in actual production. Organizations are eager to wield the power of GenAI. However, deploying it safely […]

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Author: Rehan Jalil

Zero Emissions Day: How Data Centers Are Pioneering the Path to a Carbon-Free Future


In this ever-changing world, responsible management of our limited resources is increasingly important. It’s no secret that data centers consume a lot of power, but there are multiple ways in which data center operators reduce their energy consumption and optimize their power utilization. Aside from tracking energy consumption, energy intensity and PUE, many have even […]

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Author: Jenny Gerson

Data Lake Strategy: Its Benefits, Challenges, and Implementation


In today’s hyper-competitive business environment, data is one of the most valuable assets an organization can have. However, the sheer volume, variety, and velocity of data can overwhelm traditional data management solutions. Enter the data lake – a centralized repository designed to store all types of data, whether structured, semi-structured, or unstructured.  Unlike traditional data warehouses, data […]

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Author: Rohail Abrahani

Putting Threat Modeling into Practice: A Guide for Business Leaders


Recognizing the value of threat modeling – a process that helps identify potential risks and threats to a business’s applications, systems, and other resources – is easy enough. By providing comprehensive insight into how cyberattacks might pan out before they occur, threat modeling helps organizations prepare proactively and reduce the risk of experiencing a successful […]

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Author: Scott Wheeler and Jason Nelson