Data Sips is a new video miniseries presented by Ippon Technologies and DATAVERSITY that showcases quick conversations with industry experts from last month’s Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference in Washington, D.C. The seventh episode of the Data Sips series features Seth Maislin, director of data, privacy, and AI governance at MassMutual, chatting with host Steve […]
DGIQ + AIGov Conference: Takeaways and Trending Topics in Data Governance
I had the opportunity to conduct a workshop at DATAVERSITY’s DGIQ + AIGov Conference 2024. Events like this provide a chance to stay updated on the latest trends in the global data management field, exchange ideas, and learn directly from experienced professionals in an in-person setting. In this series of blog posts, I aim to share […]
The 2025 Data Center Blueprint: Reducing Energy Consumption Through Virtual Twins
In 2024, we saw a significant surge in data center demand fueled by the rapid growth of AI technology, which is projected to increase 160% by 2030. This unprecedented growth introduced a defining challenge of the AI era: how to balance the environmental impact of data centers with the urgent need to scale infrastructure to support AI advancements. […]
Overcoming Modern Data Warehouse Challenges
Data warehouses fuel modern business intelligence but are not without their challenges. With data growing faster than ever and the need for real-time insights, many organizations struggle to keep up. But here’s the thing: These challenges are not roadblocks. They are, in fact, opportunities. With the right approach, modern data warehouses can become powerful tools […]
Beyond Data Access: Cracking the Code of True Data Enablement (Part 1)
“We’re implementing a data enablement strategy across the organization!” The executive’s eyes gleam with pride. Yet across the conference room table, blank stares and polite nods mask a troubling reality. Despite billions invested in data democratization, organizations keep force-feeding data initiatives to an unready workforce. The result? Expensive tools gather dust while critical insights remain […]
Three Ways Causal AI Can Drive Your Business in 2025
Emerging AI technologies such as causal AI, which Gartner defines as “a solution that identifies and utilizes cause-and-effect relationships to go beyond correlation-based predictive models and toward AI systems that can prescribe actions more effectively and act more autonomously,” are set to revolutionize traditional approaches and will have a positive impact across the board this year. From helping […]
Data Sips: Interview with Mark Cooper
Data Sips is a new video miniseries presented by Ippon Technologies and DATAVERSITY that showcases quick conversations with industry experts from last month’s Data Governance & Information Quality (DGIQ) Conference in Washington, D.C. The sixth episode of the Data Sips series features Mark Cooper, founder of The Data Brains (and a DATAVERSITY columnist), chatting with host Steve […]
The Tug of War Between Data Consumption and Data Protection: A Strategic Imperative
In today’s digital-first economy, data is the lifeblood of growth. Companies create, gather, and analyze vast amounts of information daily, harnessing insights that fuel innovation and drive competitive advantage. Yet, as data volumes soar, so does the risk of exposure. This insatiable need to consume data has created a dangerous imbalance: While companies rush to […]
How Data Fabric and GenAI Will Enable Organizations to Seize the Day in 2025
Chief data officers (CDOs) are at the forefront of data modernization and AI adoption. In 2025, the leaders who successfully embrace innovative technologies, such as data fabric and generative AI (GenAI), will shape the future of their industries. By focusing on collaboration, governance, and scalability, data leaders can address evolving challenges and seize new opportunities. […]
Ask a Data Ethicist: How Can Organizations Build Capacity for Data and AI Ethics Work?
In January, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote at EDGO 2025. There were so many fantastic questions – too many to get to during the event. Afterwards, I got a note from the CEO of Measured Strategies, Karen Menard, with a great question: “One of the things I keep hearing about is the […]