Whither, cloud computing? As organizations look to modernize their information systems, the cloud is now the primary choice, at least for many. But for certain workloads, on-prem still looks attractive. How can you make the best choice for the future of your enterprise? Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will speak with legendary Cloud Evangelist David Linthicum, who just published another book: An Insider's Guide to Cloud Computing!
Feb 13, 2024•45 min
Dive into the world of artificial intelligence with special guest Usama Fayyad, Executive Director of the Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University. Join us as we uncover the intersection of AI and human experience, driving innovation and training the next generation of AI practitioners. Tune in to InsideAnalysis for a glimpse into the evolving landscape of technology and its impact on society.
Feb 10, 2024•49 min
From Vegas to Davos, the future continues its rapid evolution. AI is everywhere, and that has business and world leaders at once excited and concerned. What does this mean for you and your organization? Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview world-renowned broadcaster and social media influencer, Jim Harris, who has attended both events for the past decade!
Jan 29, 2024•53 min
Forget long lines and mountains of paperwork! The payments industry is making life easier for people to hand over their cash, and not just in stores, but with government agencies as well! Thanks to a new collaboration between CrimsonLogic and Mastercard, the process of paying for government services will soon be much easier. This dynamic duo is on a mission to make paying for your passport renewal, renewing your car registration, or even applying for government grants, as effortless as ordering ...
Jan 22, 2024•51 min
Seems like you can get anything as-a-service these days, from data to software to networks. Most people know about those first two, but what about Network-as-a-Service? Can this new technology really provide a next-gen experience for commercial properties? Wouldn't it be nice to have one robust, secure, lightning-fast network for a whole building? We'll find out on this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews industry veteran Rob Tiffany of Red Bison!
Jan 08, 2024•52 min
Creepy or cool? This has long been a question for consumers about the AI-based personalization that many social and shopping sites use to remember visitors and offer suggestions. These practices are now reaching the workforce and employees who tend to be in favor of this tech. They want personalized learning recommendations and technology that remembers who they are. But what are the implications for small business owners when it comes to using AI for human resources? Join us as we interview Geo...
Dec 19, 2023•50 min
Data may be the lifeblood of modern business, but harnessing it efficiently gets harder by the day. Two related disciplines are evolving to address this situation: Data Fabric and Data Mesh. The former is all about integration, automation and unification; the latter embraces decentralization and agility. Which is right for your organization? Or can you do both? Check out this special Virtual Summit to find out! Bloor Group CEO Eric Kavanagh will explain why a Data Fabric can prove invaluable for...
Dec 12, 2023•51 min
We’ve all heard about the proverbial “conversation with your data” but it really hasn’t been much of a dialogue, just a few queries here and there. Well, that’s all changing thanks to a whole new approach. Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to hear Host @eric_kavanagh talk with Jignesh Patel of DataChat.ai, who explains how his company designed a way to leapfrog over the traditional, manual processes of building and deploying data science models. They’ll explore how chatting directly with ...
Dec 05, 2023•45 min
In this episode of InsideAnalysis, host Eric Kavanagh explores the evolving landscape of customer experience (CX) and the role of AI-driven automation in enhancing it. Featuring insights from Dan Bodner, CEO of Verint, and Andy Roberts from Sabio Group, the discussion delves into how AI-powered bots are transforming call centers, optimizing agent workflows, and improving service quality. The episode highlights how organizations can leverage automation to deliver superior CX while maintaining bud...
Nov 27, 2023•54 min
How is the government using AI to improve services? How can we all benefit from this amazing technology? Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Wyatt Kash of Scoop News Group, along with Eugene Burke of Digital Strategies. They talk about the good and the bad of generative AI, and how our public officials are leveraging AI to make life easier for constituents.
Nov 20, 2023•45 min
Data is the new sand! So mused Boomi CEO Steve Lucas on his company's recent world tour. The idea is that sand, by itself, is relatively useless. Only when processed and refined can it become glass. And most companies are building sand castles, as one astute LinkedIn user pointed out. So, what's an organization to do? One starting point is to ask the Data Whisperer, Scott Taylor! He knows all about the business case for data management. And he has awesome sock puppets, to boot! You can also talk...
Nov 13, 2023•51 min
Connecting AI to your business processes requires tremendous focus and serious attention to detail. Once that fusion is complete, amazing things can happen: better customer experience, faster time-to-market, improved data quality, the list goes on. One company that’s tackling this challenge head-on is FPT Software. Headquartered in Vietnam with offices all over the globe, FPT recently doubled down on its partnership with Landing.ai, the premier company for computer vision. Check out this episode...
Nov 06, 2023•48 min
How do your favorite products wind up in stores near you? Well, that’s the supply chain, and it’s seen some serious turbulence over the last half-decade. First, there were the tariffs, and then the Covid. Now, interest rates and gas prices put added pressure on suppliers and retailers alike. In the middle, one company bridges the gaps between these worlds. Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to hear Host @eric_kavanagh interview Eric Linxwiler of Trade Beyond, and Analyst Eugene Burke of Di...
Nov 06, 2023•51 min
In this episode of Inside Analysis, we delve deep into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on data and business strategies. Join our expert guests as they share insights on harnessing the potential of AI, from utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) for data interpretation to optimizing data warehousing for greater efficiency. Check out this interview with DJ Murphy to discover how AI is reshaping data analytics and learn strategies to make the most of your dat...
Oct 24, 2023•44 min
Be careful what you wish for, because your GenAI engine can easily create it! And best be careful where you point that AI gun, because fully 80% of your corporate information is essentially dark data: You don't know what it is, where it is, or what someone might do with it. So what's an enterprise data pro to do? Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews industry legend Andrew Turner, General Manager of PraxiData. They get into the details of why ontologies matte...
Oct 17, 2023•53 min
AI is everywhere, but not everyone knows how to use it yet, at least not practically. But that’s all changing, even as you read this! Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to hear from several experts, including the legendary Andreas Weigend, former Chief Scientist of Amazon and data coach for former German Chancellor, Angela Merkel and Chinese billionaire Jack Ma; along with Kenneth Maglio of World Wide Technology, a Boomi expert; Ajay Nataranjan, also a Boomi expert, of United Techno; and a...
Oct 05, 2023•54 min
The whole purpose of the analytics industry is to help organizations make better, more informed decisions. But the actual decisioning process often remains opaque and difficult to qualify. That's where a business rules management system can come into play. How does it work, and what benefit can you accrue? Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Sarang Bapat, Mitsubishi Electric, and Denzil Wasson, Sapiens Decision. Topics discussed will include: ...
Sep 25, 2023•53 min
Ask any cloud engineer and they'll tell you: APIs are the new gateways to innovation. As such API management is now a top concern for CxOs everywhere. To use these tools effectively, companies should employ a multifaceted approach that encompasses documentation, security, backward compatibility, performance optimization, reliability, scalability, and interoperability. Ignoring any of these considerations can lead to poor integration, security vulnerabilities, and bad user experiences. Learn all ...
Sep 18, 2023•52 min
With the Turing Test now in our collective rearview mirror, we need some means of discerning what's real from what's... generated! Deep Fakes and GenAI engines are causing quite a stir, and it's no wonder. How can we navigate through these turbulent times without jeapordizing the trust that underpins all business? Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview industry veteran Wes Kussmaul, creator of the first online encyclopedia. And this conversation ...
Sep 11, 2023•51 min
Who are you, really? Do you deserve access to this information? That’s a question that corporate systems ask all the time, any time someone tries to log in! Passwords still rule the day, but biometrics are coming on strong. And the evolution of cloud computing is certainly a driving force for change! Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to learn more, as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Art Poghosyan, Founder of Britive. Kavanagh will also offer a teaser of a stealth project that he’s currentl...
Aug 28, 2023•45 min
With the cloud maturing rapidly into a center of gravity for data and functionality, most organizations recognize the need to optimize their information architecture, and redesign critical workflows. Cloud-native is the new standard, and it's just in time for leveraging the remarkable power of AI. How can this nexus of disciplines super-charge your organizational transformation? Check out this inaugural episode of #theConnection to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview esteemed cloud Anal...
Aug 21, 2023•51 min
Careful is as careful does! Never before has that truism carried more weight than today, as businesses all over the world look to leverage the remarkable power of Generative AI. Solutions like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Bard and others are already revolutionizing how content is created, and the race is on to fine-tune models for individual organizations. But wait! There's likely some bad data hiding in your systems! With GenAI, the old rule of garbage in, garbage out is amplified. You don't want...
Aug 14, 2023•51 min
The thirst for analytics has never been greater, as organizations look to leverage vast troves of data to better understand their business, and their markets. But the scale of today's information landscape is so much greater than ever before, which puts tremendous strain on traditional solutions. What's an enterprise to do? One solution is a hyperscale data warehouse, designed from the ground up to embrace the scale and speed of modern business requirements. Learn more on this episode of InsideA...
Aug 07, 2023•45 min
The GTM game today looks (almost) nothing like it did 10 years ago. The one-two punch of AI and Automation puts us all on a track to innovate or die. How are today's tech-focused organiztions adapting? Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Brett Hansen of Semarchy.
Jul 31, 2023•51 min
The dirty secret of Natural Language Processing (NLP) is that data science teams must still build artisanal, one-off data connectors and preprocessing pipelines manually, which takes extensive time and significant effort. This is a serious bottleneck which inhibits time to value, and ultimately blunts the potential impact of expensive Ai projects. What if that process could be automated, such that vast amounts of unstructured data could be quickly ingested, dynamically cleansed, then loaded into...
Jul 24, 2023•50 min
Open the pod bay doors, pal! The generative AI cat is officially out of the bag. With Databricks investing $1.3 billion in MosaicML Google sporting a fast-improving Bard, GitHub rocking Co-Pilot, and serial inventor / billionaire Elon Musk launching yet another company, Xai, the honeymoon is already over for the recently crowned ChatGPT. What does it all mean for you and your company? A new chapter has just begun! The race is on to form meaningful strategies that leverage these remarkable, if re...
Jul 17, 2023•50 min
The business world knows that digital transformation must happen. It's not a question of whether, but how. One company that took a unique approach is Mendix, which created a visual programming language to enable business and IT leaders to collaborate directly on redesigning critical business processes. Learn how on this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews VP Sheryl Koenigsberg.
Jul 10, 2023•45 min
You’ve surely heard about Large Language Models by now, so-called LLMs such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, Databricks’ Dolly or GitHub’s Co-Pilot. But how do they work, exactly? And what can you do with them? Find out on this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Mike Finley of AnswerRocket! They’ll get into the nuts and bolts of connecting LLMs to your traditional BI and Analytics program.
Jul 03, 2023•45 min
What, exactly, is a data mesh? Google the concept and you'll find 20 software vendors sponsoring content to explain it to you. But they don't all agree! The innovators, Zhamak Dehghani and her team at NextData are working on it, but they're a small startup and the cat is way out of the bag now. What does that portend for end users everywhere? Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Yves Mulkers of 7wData, as they cover a wide spectrum of challenges an...
Jun 26, 2023•53 min
The third major iteration of the Internet will be a far cry from the earliest days! That's especially true in terms of distribution. In many ways, Web 3.0 is all about the distributed Web. That's true already for storage, but some forward-looking innovators are working on the next major phase: compute! Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to hear Host @eric_kavanagh interview Stefaan Vervaet of Protocol Labs, and Peter Maddocks of Seagate Technologies.
Jun 19, 2023•52 min
