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In this episode of Inside Analysis, host Eric Kavanagh delves into the evolving landscape of AI-driven fraud and the crucial role of advanced technology in combating it. He interviews Thomas Lo, co-founder of Good Labs Studio, to gain insights into their innovative approach to fraud detection using streaming data and AI. Additionally, Eric Kavanagh explores the integration of MongoDB and Confluent in modern application architectures. Lars Herrmann, Vice President of Partner Ecosystem at MongoDB,...

The Building Blocks of an Information Strategy

When You Know Better...

Knowledge is power, but only if it's achieved in a timely, efficient fashion. Traditional Business Intelligence has for years sought to fulfill this objective, and many times has. But the complexity of today's information landscape often thwarts first-generation tools. Success in this modern world requires unified analytics, and the ability to connect to virtually any data source. Find out more on this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Yves Mulkers of 7wData, and Jay Go...

Safe and Seclore

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital security, staying ahead of threats is more critical than ever. Join us on this episode of InsideAnalysis as we delve into the world of cybersecurity with Isaac Roybal from Seclore and Lucky Effendy from Eugenus. Our guests will explore the importance of security in software and on the internet, discussing the various strategies organizations can deploy to safeguard their assets.

Understanding Data in the GenAI World

As the AI industry rapidly advances, understanding the foundational role of data across a variety of infrastructures has never been more crucial. In this episode of Inside Analysis, Eric Kavanagh, along with guests Danielle LeBlanc of DiKayo Data, Venkat Ramakrishnan of Pure Storage and Jordan Tewell of Securiti explore how data shapes the capabilities of generative AI while staying within boundaries that improve security. By listening in, you will be examining the parallels between AI’s informa...

Real-World Solutions with GenAI

Analyst firm Gartner reports that 30% of GenAI projects will fail. Many independent analysts think that number is optimistic, but there are definitely solutions in play right now! Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to learn about real-world GenAI solutions for everthing from fraud detection to supply chain optimization. Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Erica Schroeder, CMO for Symphony AI, and a special guest.

Destination AI — Questions and Answers on Auto-Pilot

Ask a good question, get a trustworthy answer! That's the promise of the latest tech in the AI/LLM space. Using "anchors of truth" via embeddings, combined with clear citations for the answers provided, this platform is revolutionizing the entire Decision Support industry. Check out this special episode of DM Radio to learn about the long-sought fusion of unstructured and structured data for Analytics. Host @eric_kavanagh will be joined by Athena Solutions CEO Alex Kangoun, and Field CTO Ryan We...

Economic Development Organizations: Bridging the Innovation Gap

The value of innovation ideally extends beyond one company or a single community. That's why public-private partnerships can yield such remarkable results. By forging collaboration across government and business, Economic Development Organizations create lasting value that benefits the public at large. Like innovation catalysts, these partnerships spark whole ecosystems into motion. Learn more on this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host @eric_kavanagh speaks with Eli Promsel and Chad Shurford of S...

Insight by Association — Exploration Without Constraints

The associative power of analytics provides the ability to traverse a visualization quickly and easily, revealing the paths to meaningful insights. How does it work? Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to find out! Aaron Wilson of Athena Solutions will deliver a presentation that explains his company's methodology for optimizing discovery while preserving data governance. He'll be joined by Jim Smith of Qlik, who will demonstrate how his company's Associative Engine fast-tracks analysis by ...

The Data Catalog as a Center of Gravity

The new center of gravity for many knowledge workers is the data catalog. These tools improve reporting and analytics, foster collaboration across and between teams, and help keep important projects on track. Simply put, data catalogs help organizations make better sense of their data. This is valuable for both strategic and operational use cases, but it's especially important as companies begin their AI journey. Register for this InsideAnalysis Virtual Summit to find out! Aaron Wilson of Athena...

Practical Sustainability: Sensible Solutions for Earth

Reduce, reuse, recycle! That was long the mantra for environmentalists. In recent years, a pivot has focused specifically on CO2 emissions and sustainability. But there are many other important goals for achieving harmony with our environment. Responsible design and use of petrochemicals, research into biodegradable packaging, sensible use of electricity—these are all valuable components to a healthy program for eco-awareness. Learn more on this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host @eric_kavanagh i...

The Innovator's Dilemma's Dilemma

What to do? The whole world keeps changing faster than most adjustment devices can handle! Technology, the markets, behaviors, competition — all seem aligned to generate maximum disruption. But the Chinese character for chaos is very similiar to the one for opportunity. All bets are now off! Find out how you can take advantage of today's amazing transformations on this episode of InsideAnalysis! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview the inimitable Christina Garnett, social media maven, fractional C...

Against the Headwinds: Global Supply Chains Level Up

With years of adversity under their belts, today's supply chain leaders have earned their stripes. First, the tariffs; then the pandemic; and now, a world challenged with warfare on multiple fronts: suppliers have their work cut out for them. Luckily, new technologies like AI are stepping into the breach to solve previously intractable challenges in new, dynamic ways. How so? Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Neal Hansch, CEO of Silicon Foun...

The Power of Good Policy for AI and Data

Whether it’s hitting the gym, visiting the doctor, or building a diet plan, you do a lot to ensure your own health and livelihood. How can you do the same for your data? Chris Mohr, President of the Software and Information Industry Society, explains how the policies behind AI’s development significantly affect the industry’s day-to-day operations, right here on InsideAnalysis.

Knowledge Graph — The Ultimate Center of Excellence

The job of business analysts distills to connecting the dots. Most people know that discrete data offers limited value, but connected data leads to information. But that's just the beginning of the journey. By connecting patterns of dots, knowledge is gained. Go a bit deeper and insights are derived. Take it one step further and you've got wisdom. Facilitating that journey with enterprise data is the mission of a knowledge graph. While not new, this construct takes on significantly greater impor...

Fixing the Foundation: Modern Database Management

If your database is only as good as it performs, how can you ensure it meets every standard? Kevin Kline of Solarwinds is here on InsideAnalysis to tell you ALL about the best management hacks tailored for the databases of today. Think like a developer while operating at the speed modern consumer’s expect! The sweet spot is near and we’ll show you how to reach it on this episode of Future Proof!

Which Data Catalog Do You Need? Part 1

Finding the right data catalog is crucial for modern organizations seeking to understand, govern and leverage their vast data resources. But which solution makes sense for your organization? That depends on many factors: industry, company size, business model, culture, tools, and existing information architecture, to name a few. Register for this episode of InsideAnalysis to learn from Kristi Gale and Alla Zaykin of Athena Solutions, as they outline key considerations for choosing the right data...

Hammer Time! Why a Unified Namespace Rocks

Imagine having all of your data at your fingertips, all the time. No messy data movement projects, worried about network speed or processing power—you just get your data, big or small, in almost no time. Sounds too good to be true? It isn't anymore! That's because a company called Hammerspace did the unthinkable: They took a page out of HPC's playbook, and created a massively parallel marshaling area for enterprise data, and deployed it inside a unified namespace. Find out what that means on thi...

A Roadmap to Responsible AI

As the AI juggernaut continues to transform business at record speed, many industry leaders are asking hard questions about what can be done to ensure ethical, responsible policies. There are many factors in play, including open-source versus closed-source, training protocols and fair use of Web data. Learn more on this episode of InsideAnalysis, as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews KNIME CEO and Visionary, Michael R. Berthold.

Welcome to the Ice House: A New Way to Fly

The data keeps coming at blistering speed, and the sources get more varied by the day. Data Warehouses thus gave way to Data Lakehouses, but isn't there a better solution? With the industry converging on Iceberg, the innovative open table format, one vendor is now focused on a new concept: the Ice House! Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to hear Host @eric_kavanagh interview Justin Borgman, CEO and Co-Founder of Starburst, which is taking analytics to the data, wherever it may live! You'l...

Shift Difficult Problems Left with Graph Analysis on Streaming Data

Register for this episode of InsideAnalysis to learn how a unique technology, streaming graph, can solve some of the most significant challenges in real-time data analysis. Host @eric_kavanagh will interview former Gartner Analyst Sanjeev Mohan, ExxonMobil Senior Technical Engineer H. Alexander Huskey, and Paige Roberts, Director of Product Innovation at thatDot, who will explain the value of shifting tough analysis to earlier in the process. She'll discuss how a graph analysis of flowing data c...

Secret Machines: Who or What Can Access Your Data?

Deploying into the cloud can be a game changer for your organization's level of efficiency. But how can you ensure your sensitive information is safe, not just from fellow human beings, but also the machines that have access to your infrastructure? In this episode of Inside Analysis, Brendan Hannigan of Sonrai Security dives into the permissions that non-human entities such as applications, bots and scripts might hold within your cloud environment. How can you reliably shut down unwanted access ...

The Jury's Out? To Cloud Or Not

There are so many reasons to cloudify: 1) outsource the hard part of data centers; 2) optimize access from anywhere; 3) enable API access to any business process. But there are reasons to love on-prem: 1) data security, especially for IP or PII; and, 2) dependency on Internet connectivity. Find out more on this episode of InsideAnalysis, as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews two expert guests.

Cause and Effect: Solving the Observability Conundrum

The pressure on application teams has never been greater. Whether for Large Language Models, Cloud-Native Apps, Hybrid Cloud, IoT, or other critical business services, these teams are accountable for solving problems quickly and effectively, regardless of growing complexity. The good news? There's a whole new array of tools and technologies for helping enable application monitoring and troubleshooting. Observability vendors are everywhere, and the maturation of machine learning is changing the g...

Profiles in Data: Alla Zaykin of Athena Solutions

Data catalogs keep teams focused. Data governance is crucial, but not every company needs the most robust technology to do it. These are two kernels of wisdom readily shared by Alla Zaykin of Athena Solutions! She loves to organize data and witness the business benefits that accrue! Learn more on this episode of InsideAnalysis!

Profiles in Data: Kent Graziano!

Few people know as much about data as Kent Graziano! He was there when the data warehouse became famous. He watched the Hadoop movement rise and fall. He knew what a big deal it was when Snowflake separated compute and storage! What else has he embedded in that Data Sage mind of us? Find out on this episode of InsideAnalysis! Host @eric_kavanagh dug deep into the weeds with this master of information as they teased their upcoming Fireside Chat at Data Universe!

Heavy Lifting for AI’s Context and Brain

With AI touching every last aspect of business these days, it’s no wonder that companies are finding new ways of doing things. Todd Mostak, CTO and Co-Founder of Heavy.ai, is using GPU-acceleration to enable massive number-crunching to expand the footprint of analytics. Peter Voss, meanwhile, CEO, Founder and Chief Scientist for Aigo.ai, is working hard on chatbots with brains! Between the two of them, they’re paving new pathways for getting things done quickly and efficiently. Learn more on thi...

Origin Story: Blue Street Data

How do you go from zero to 1486 in under two years? Ask Andy Hannah, Adjunct Professor for the University of Pittsburgh, President of Othot, and now the Executive Director of 1486 Labs, creator of Blue Street Data! Oh, and he's also now the Chairperson for Pitt's Responsible Data Science Advisory Board! That's a lot of responsibility for one person, so we'll talk to him about how these efforts dovetail, and what the future of responsible AI looks like!

Ready, Set... Wait! Are You Ready for GenAI?

The most powerful technology on earth continues to tantalize businesses with tremendous promise. It can write, it can code, it can summarize complex documents in a jiffy. What can't GenAI do? Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Bao-Ha Bui, SVP with FPT Americas, and Jim Wilt, Factional CTO and Distinguished Architect! They'll share practical guidelines for getting started with GenAI, and offer advice for how to maximize the benefit of this tec...

What Is Responsible AI?

Careful is as careful does. That's the mantra for Responsible AI. But what are the policies, rules and guidelines needed to steward this explosive technology? How can we govern AI without letting the air out of its tires? Register for this very special episode of InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview several esteemed experts, including Cansu Canca from the Institute of Experiential AI, Andy Hannah of 1486 Labs, David Linthicum, and a special guest. Attendees will learn: ...