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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AI-Powered Data Preparation: The Key to Unlocking Powerful AI Use Cases
Generative AI (GenAI), specifically as it pertains to the public availability of large language models (LLMs), is a relatively new business tool, so it’s understandable that some might be skeptical of a technology that can generate professional documents or organize data instantly across multiple repositories. On the one hand, AI-powered data preparation sounds too good to be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]