Large language models (LLMs) are the backbone of modern natural language processing. They predict words, craft sentences, and mimic human language at scale. But underneath their polished outputs lies a limitation: They only replicate patterns seen in their given or training data. What happens when we want LLMs to go beyond this – when they […]
Rethinking Public Sector Data Centers for AI-Driven Digital Transformation
Artificial intelligence has become a cornerstone of public sector modernization, putting a higher importance on data centers, the energy they consume, and how to make them operate more efficiently. Generative AI models require immense computational power to operate. For example, an AI workload like a ChatGPT query can take more than 10 times the energy of […]
Agentic Models, Smaller LLMs, and Other AI Trends for 2025
Global AI spending will surpass $749 billion by 2028, IDC predicts. Furthermore, the research firm expects AI investments to outpace new spending for cloud and digital service providers by then. Simultaneously, executives are transitioning from the bright-eyed AI experimentation phase into a new era, in which they increasingly expect to see tangible evidence of AI’s return […]
Transforming Real-Time Analytics with AI-Powered Digital Twins
Data management professionals face growing challenges in handling the vast amounts of live data generated by live systems, such as transportation networks, power grids, and security infrastructures. IoT devices have proliferated widely and produce real-time data on an unprecedented scale, placing significant demands on traditional data processing methods. Legacy approaches – often reliant on batch […]
2025’s Game-Changers: The Future of Data Engineering Unveiled
As the digital world grows increasingly data-centric, businesses are compelled to innovate continuously to keep up with the vast amounts of information flowing through their systems. To remain competitive, organizations must embrace cutting-edge technologies and trends that optimize how data is engineered, processed, and utilized. From decentralized frameworks to AI-driven advancements, 2025 is poised to […]
Beyond GPT-4: Exploring the Next Frontier in Language Models
Language models, the engines driving modern artificial intelligence, have revolutionized how machines understand and generate human-like text. These models are not merely tools for automating mundane tasks; they are the foundation of numerous cutting-edge applications, from automated customer service chatbots to sophisticated systems that generate news articles, write poetry, or compose music. One cannot overstate […]
AI Roadmap: Overcoming Tech Challenges to Achieve Long-Term Success
As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption surges, modern organizations face increasing pressure from all angles. Stakeholders demand the implementation of AI, media headlines hype its boundless potential, and employees are expected to leverage AI-driven efficiencies. Yet, despite the excitement, many companies struggle to realize the promised value of AI investments. The reason? There is a critical […]
AI Technologies and the Data Governance Framework: Navigating Legal Implications
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how organizations use data, and these big changes are providing capabilities for improved decision-making and predictive insights. However, as AI becomes more integrated into business and daily life, it also introduces legal complexities that require careful oversight. Issues like intellectual property rights, bias, privacy, and liability are central concerns that […]
Reflecting on 2024: What We Got Right, What We Got Wrong, and What We Learned
Around this time of year, many data, analytics, and AI organizations are planning for the new year, and are dusting off their crystal balls in an effort to understand what lies ahead in 2025. But like all predictions, they are only helpful if they are right. If you are a fantasy sports fan like me, […]
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 […]