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Don't Panic! It's Just DataCan AI Agents Be Trusted With Enterprise Data? | Big Data LDN SpecialTwo different teams in an enterprise built two AI agents, but both asked the AI the same question: What are last quarter’s customer stats? Both agents answer promptly and quite assertively. However, the figures on the same inquiry are different. The agents’ answers don’t match. Nothing has broken because neither team is aware of the other’s AI agent.What happened here is that each agent drew the answer from different contextual data. The business holds two variations of truth delivered with equal confidence.This is the kind of oblivious failure Angelita Frozza Sanches...
2026-10-2033 min
Tech TransformedWhat Is Self-Driving Production? The Future of AI SRE ExplainedEnvision this: A ServiceNow ticket arrives at a big bank, and 50 customers can't log into their accounts. All the dashboards show a red indicator. About 60 to 100 people end up in a war-room meeting and remain there for about two hours. They discover the problem was a slow SQL query in a database ten hops down the stack, a system neither the login team nor their monitoring system had originally identified.That is the situation which Anish Agarwal, CEO of Traversal, alludes to when explaining why incident response is becoming more difficult and why he believes the solution...
2026-10-0732 min
The Security StrategistWhat Are Self-Improving AI Agents? Ask OpenAI’s Rogue AgentIn the recent episode of The Security Strategist podcast, host Shubhangi Dua, podcast host and producer at EM360Tech, sits down with Chenxi Wang, Managing General Partner at Rain Capital, a cybersecurity veteran of more than two decades, a Fortune 500 board member and a VentureBeat Women in AI Award winner. They talk about self-improving AI agents (SIA) and their more advanced cousin, recursive self-improving agents (RSIA), from what they are, why they're suddenly dominating research conferences, and why most enterprises, especially regulated ones, aren't remotely ready to run them without a human in the loop.Key Takeaways
2026-09-3023 min
Tech TransformedVibe-Coding: Will Software Engineers Disappear by 2028?“Vibe coding is already present in your company,” according to David Hsu, CEO of Retool and governance is the only way to secure it.Let's put this into context. Think of a Fortune 500 company’s CIO who has recently come across a vibe-coded application spotted on the public internet. This app was developed by an employee of the Fortune 500 company in question. The developer obtained a data dump from Salesforce pertaining to customers, then fed this data to an external AI tool not part of the company’s set of AI tools. The employee prompted the tool to host...
2026-09-2827 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataHow to Increase Agent Accuracy & Reduce Cost with ContextWhat happens when an enterprise data agent asks you: “What is our churn this quarter?” The AI agent has access to the warehouse, the tables, and the query engine. It carries out the necessary calculations. However, the answer it provides turns out to be inaccurate. Why?It’s not because the model is inadequate. It’s because it didn’t know which definition of the term 'churn' the business had in mind, which table was out of date, or which join resulted in customers being counted twice. When you apply this situation to all the questions your enterprise...
2026-09-2232 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataCan AI Agents Make Decisions Without Real-Time Enterprise Data?Envision a fraud detection model embedded in a bank's AI system, continuously monitoring transactions for unusual activity. The warehouse behind it updates itself every 15 minutes; however, that seems like a short interval. A fraudulent transaction took place 13 minutes ago, and the model still hasn't picked it up. The thing is, the model is not faulty. The data being fed to it had already overlooked the critical moment. But how?In this episode of the Don't Panic! It's Just Data podcast, host Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Producer and B2B Tech Journalist at EM360Tech, sat down...
2026-09-2126 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataWhat Happens When Your AI Agent Finds Two “Correct” Answers?Two teams pitch the same figure for ‘active customers’ right before a leadership meeting. One dashboard displays 40,000 while the other dashboard displays 52,000. No mistakes were detected by the teams; however, the difference in the stats is due to one team or employee deploying a different data filter and the other using another join path.Now there's an AI agent involved, who is simply asked to 'retrieve the most recent number of active customers'. Not realising that there are two versions, it selects one, states that figure with complete confidence, and then goes about its business. In that mome...
2026-09-0222 min
The Security StrategistWhy AI Is Creating New Security Challenges for CISOsAI adoption is moving faster than ever, and many organisations are struggling to put controls in place. Employees are already using AI to analyse information, write content, support decisions and solve problems. As a result, this often happens before security teams have had the opportunity to understand which tools are being used or what data is being shared with them.For Alan Hamilton, Global Chief Information Security Officer at GAM Investments, this is where the security challenge begins. With more than 20 years in security and responsibility spanning 16 jurisdictions and 32 regulators, Hamilton has seen how quickly a technology...
2026-08-2724 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataWhat Is "Agent Debt" and Why Is It Breaking Your AI Code?While AI-generated code, also known as vibe coding, is aiding developers in releasing software faster than ever, it seems to be simultaneously causing a greater number of production failures.According to research carried out by New Relic, 94% of technology leaders think that AI-generated code is of higher quality when it is reviewed, but 78% say they are experiencing more incidents after deployment. Let’s explore why this is happening.In the recent episode of the Don't Panic It's Just Data podcast, host Christina Stathopoulos, Founder of Dare to Data, was joined by Nic Benders, Chief Technology St...
2026-08-2026 min
The Security StrategistWhy Backup Immutability Doesn’t Guarantee Ransomware RecoveryYou’re in an argument with your AI bot on ChatGPT; suddenly, your screen is locked. None of the keys on your keyboard work, and then you see a ransom note displayed on the screen. The systems have been encrypted, and the incident response team has been activated. The executives go to the one thing they had been told would save them, which is the backups.Enterprises may believe their data is safe because of their immutable backups. But according to Mark Grazman, CEO of Fenix24, they are likely mistaken and often realise this after ransomware has al...
2026-08-1223 min
The Security StrategistDefensible Prioritisation: A Story CISOs Can Stand BehindPrioritisation is the way to tackle enterprise data challenges. It may seem like a simple solution, and it might be too. If you’re an enterprise overwhelmed by vulnerabilities in data, especially with the evolution of AI and automation, this conversation is for you. In the recent episode of The Security Strategist podcast, host Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Producer and B2B Tech Journalist at EM360Tech, sat down with James Walta, Vice President of Product Management at Brinqa. The agenda for this episode was to break down why enterprises are overwhelmed by vulnerability data. Additionally, Walta lays ou...
2026-08-1120 min
The Security StrategistShadow AI to Shadow Agents: What's Actually Changed in 2026?Key frontier models are now capable of spotting vulnerabilities that no one thought even existed. They are finding software vulnerabilities at scale without any prompting, presenting both opportunities and challenges for security teams. For instance, recently, the Associated Press reported on the Anthropic Mythos model, spotting vulnerabilities in highly sensitive U.S. government computer systems during a testing exercise. Security researchers describe this ability as dual-use.The Mythos model, part of Anthropic’s project Glasswing, partnered with national intelligence agencies to find and fix vulnerabilities in critical systems before attackers get to them, as per AP. The fr...
2026-07-1720 min
Tech TransformedCan Your Observability Stack Handle 24/7 Agentic Query Volume?With enterprises now rushing to integrate AI agents into their operations and security, the most imperative focus now becomes the AI model itself. However, Eric Tschetter, Chief Architect at Imply, believes the real challenge is within the data infrastructure that supports these systems.In the recent episode of the Tech Transformed podcast, Kevin Petrie, BARC Vice President of Research, sat down with Tschetter to talk about how AI is actually increasing the current needs around scale, performance, and data access.“Agents are always running queries. They’re always doing stuff,” Tschetter stated.Unlike human...
2026-06-2331 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataWhy Enterprise RAG Systems Still Produce AI HallucinationsPodcast: Don’t Panic! It’s Just DataGuest: Michael Marolda, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Agentic RAG at Progress SoftwareHost: Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Producer and B2B Tech Journalist at EM360TechGenerative AI has been brewing in the enterprise tech industry for at least three years now. AI pilots are launching every other day, internal copilots are deployed across enterprise divisions, and now teams themselves are experimenting with large language models (LLMs) to automate business workflows. Such additions have sped up research and notably improved productivity.While the exci...
2026-05-2228 min
The Security StrategistThe Cybersecurity Blind Spot Leaders Are Missing, and Why It’s About to Get WorsePodcast: The Security StrategistGuest: Garrett Hamilton, CEO, Reach Security, and Jay Wilson, CIO & CISO, InsurityHost: Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Producer and B2B Tech Journalist, EM360TechThere’s a growing disconnect at the core of enterprise cybersecurity, and most enterprise leadership teams don’t recognise it yet. With budgets increasing, tools improving more than ever, and AI quickly being integrated into both offensive and defensive strategies. On paper, this should be a golden era for cyber resilience. However, many enterprises feel more exposed, not less. The issue isn’t a lack...
2026-05-1341 min
The Security StrategistNon-Human Identities and Agentic AI: The New Frontier in Identity SecurityOver 95 per cent of leaders now say identity security is core to their strategy. A decade ago, this wasn’t even part of the conversation. The awareness is there, but awareness alone isn’t enough. Many organisations feel secure, yet the metrics they track often tell a different story. In this episode of Security Strategist, EM360Tech’s Trisha Pillay sits down with Craig Ramsay, Senior Field Strategist, and Rod Simmons, VP of Product Strategy at Omada, to unpack the State of Identity Governance 2026 report. Together, they explore why confidence in identity security doesn’t always equal true protection a...
2026-04-2728 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataAI Is Replacing BI — Here’s What CIOs Need to KnowPodcast: Don’t Panic! It’s Just DataGuest: Adrian Estala, VP, Field Chief Data & AI Officer, StarburstHost: Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Producer, Host and B2B Tech Journalist, EM360Tech"AI is replacing BI,” stated Adrian Estala, VP and Field Chief Data & AI Officer at Starburst.When Shubhangi Dua, host of Don’t Panic, It’s Just Data, put the statement back to Estala, the tension was intentional. In enterprise tech, few systems are as ingrained as business intelligence (BI) dashboards. For two decades, they have been the common language of decisio...
2026-04-0829 min
The Security StrategistSpeed vs. Privacy: Navigating Digital Threats in Modern Counter TerrorismThere is a moment in every investigation where time becomes the deciding factor.Not capability, not intent, but time. In modern counter-terrorism, that moment arrives faster than ever because the evidence is no longer waiting to be found. It already exists, scattered across devices, platforms, and networks, growing silently in volume.The question is no longer whether the data is there. It’s whether it can be understood quickly enough to matter.In this episode of Security Strategist, EM360Tech host Trisha Pillay and Chris Johnson, CEO of Cyacomb, explore how digital evidence is resh...
2026-04-0123 min
The Security StrategistDemocratising Cybercrime: How AI is Changing Enterprise SecurityAI isn’t introducing entirely new cyber threats, but it is changing how easily they can be executed, and by whom. In this episode of Security Strategist, EM360Tech host Trisha Pillay speaks with Darren Anstee, Chief Technology Officer for Security at NETSCOUT, about how conversational AI is lowering the barrier to entry for cyberattacks. Drawing on real-world telemetry from thousands of enterprises and service providers, Anstee outlines how the threat landscape is shifting not through new attack types, but through scale, speed, and accessibility. At the centre of that shift are two forces, in his words, simplifica...
2026-03-3122 min
The Security StrategistCyber Resilience in Microsoft 365: What Security Leaders Must KnowMany organisations assume that moving to the cloud means much of their security posture is handled automatically. But that assumption can create blind spots. In the latest episode of the Security Strategist Podcast, Trisha Pillay from EM360Tech speaks with Rob Edmondson, Senior Director of Product Marketing at CoreView, about cyber resilience in Microsoft 365 environments and what tenant hardening means in practice.As organisations rely more heavily on Microsoft 365 for collaboration, identity management, and device control, understanding how the environment is configured becomes increasingly important for security teams.Microsoft 365 Has Grown Beyond Its Original Scope
2026-03-3029 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataRevenue-Ready Data Is Not Magic, It’s EngineeringArtificial intelligence is everywhere right now, in boardrooms, strategy meetings, and product roadmaps. Organisations are investing heavily in machine learning, automation, and generative AI, all with the same promise: unlock new revenue and work smarter.In the latest episode of the Don’t Panic It’s Just Data podcast, EM360Tech’s Trisha Pillay explores this challenge with Chief Technology Officer Paul Brownell and Sergio Morales, Data and AI Engineering Leader from Growth Acceleration Partners. Their discussion unpacks why so many AI initiatives fail to translate into revenue and why the real starting point isn’t the model itself, bu...
2026-03-1930 min
The Security StrategistAre You Testing Cyber Recovery or Just Hoping Your Backups WorkPodcast series: The Security StrategistGuest: Sam Woodcock, Senior Director of Solutions Architecture at 11:11 SystemsHost: Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Producer and B2B Tech Journalist at EM360TechIn the recent episode of The Security Strategist podcast, host Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Producer and B2B Tech Journalist at EM360Tech, spoke with Sam Woodcock, Senior Director of Solutions Architecture at 11:11 Systems. They discussed what he sees as one of the biggest issues in cybersecurity today: the gap between confidence and ability.Their conversation, based on findings from the company’s latest gl...
2026-03-1627 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataAre You Scaling Intelligence — or Just Scaling Errors?What if the real advantage in AI lies not in having more data, but in having less?In this episode of the Don’t Panic, It’s Just Data podcast, host Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Producer and B2B Tech Journalist at EM360Tech, sits down with Herb Blecher, Research Director of Data and Analytics at Enterprise Management Associates (EMA). This conversation challenges a common belief in enterprise tech – that gathering everything ensures insight. Blecher, alluding to the modern-day AI craze, cautions the enterprise audience that just because you can access vast amounts of unstructured data doesn’...
2026-03-1027 min
The Security StrategistAre CISOs Blind to the Biggest Cloud Attack Surface?Podcast series: The Security StrategistGuest: Doug Merritt, Chairperson, CEO, and President of AviatrixHost: Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Host, Producer and B2B Tech Journalist at EM360TechCloud security now involves more than just protecting a single environment. As organisations grow across multiple clouds, integrate SaaS platforms, modernise applications, and deploy AI-driven workloads, the attack surface expands in complex ways that are hard to see and even harder to manage.In the recent episode of The Security Strategist podcast, Doug Merritt, Chairperson, CEO, and President of Aviatrix, a cloud network...
2026-02-2431 min
Tech TransformedAre “Vibe-Coded” Systems the Next Big Risk to Enterprise Stability?Podcast: Tech Transformed PodcastGuest: Manesh Tailor, EMEA Field CTO, New Relic Host: Shubhangi Dua, B2B Tech Journalist, EM360TechAI-driven development has become obsessive recently, with vibe-coding becoming more common and accelerating innovation at an unprecedented rate. This, however, is also leading to a substantial increase in costly outages. Many organisations do not fully grasp the repercussions until their customers are affected.In this episode of the Tech Transformed Podcast, EM360Tech’s Podcast Producer and B2B Tech Journalist, Shubhangi Dua, spoke with Manesh Tailor, EMEA Field CTO at...
2026-01-2221 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataAre “Vibe-Coded” Systems the Next Big Risk to Enterprise Stability?Podcast: Tech Transformed PodcastGuest: Manesh Tailor, EMEA Field CTO, New Relic Host: Shubhangi Dua, B2B Tech Journalist, EM360TechAI-driven development has become obsessive recently, with vibe-coding becoming more common and accelerating innovation at an unprecedented rate. This, however, is also leading to a substantial increase in costly outages. Many organisations do not fully grasp the repercussions until their customers are affected.In this episode of the Tech Transformed Podcast, EM360Tech’s Podcast Producer and B2B Tech Journalist, Shubhangi Dua, spoke with Manesh Tailor, EMEA Field CTO at...
2026-01-2221 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataThe Modern CFO is the Product Owner of DataIn the recent episode of the Don’t Panic It’s Just Data podcast, Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Producer and B2B Tech journalist at EM360Tech, reports on the podcast shot live in London. Guest speakers, Pavel Dolezal, the CEO at Keboola, sit down with Vineta Bajaj, Group CFO, Holland & Barrett. They get specific about how modern finance leaders move faster: start with one governed source of truth, then layer automation, and only then AI. They explore how the CFO role is evolving. From reporting numbers to also owning the non-financial “whys” behind them.In the age...
2026-01-1322 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataIs Your Financial Reporting Ready for the Future?The challenge all organisations, big and small, face is answering and implementing solutions to solve this key question: How can finance and accounting teams work faster, smarter and more accurately?In the recent episode of the Don’t Panic It’s Just Data podcast, host Scott Taylor, The Data Whisperer and Principal Consultant at MetaMeta Consulting, speaks with Kevin Gibson, CPA and Principal Solutions Engineer at insightsoftware. They talk about the constantly changing nature of financial reporting. Additionally, they discuss the pros and cons of modern financial reporting and the importance of connecting financial data with famil...
2025-11-0619 min
Tech TransformedBeyond the Hyperscalers: Building Cyber Resilience on Independent Infrastructure“Cyber resilience isn’t just about protection, it’s about preparation.”Every business in this day and age lives in the cloud. Our operations, data, and collaboration tools are powered by servers located invisibly around the world. But here’s the question we often overlook: what happens when the cloud falters?In this episode of Tech Transformed, Trisha Pillay sits down with Jan Ursi, Vice President of Global Channels at Keepit, to uncover the real meaning of cyber resilience in a cloud-first world. Are you putting all your trust in hyperscale cloud providers? Think again. Trisha and Jan...
2025-11-0323 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataHow enterprises can enable the Agentic AI Lakehouse on Apache Iceberg"A flaw of warehouses is that you need to move all your data into them so you can keep it going, and for a lot of organisations that's a big hassle,” says Will Martin, EMEA Evangelist at Dremio. “It can take a long time, it can be expensive, and you ultimately can end up ripping up processes that are there."In this episode of the Don’t Panic It’s Just Data podcast, recorded live at Big Data LDN (BDL) 2025, Will Martin, EMEA Evangelist at Dremio, joins Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Host and Tech Journalist at EM360Tech. They talk abou...
2025-10-2914 min
Tech TransformedHow are 5G and Edge Computing Powering the Future of Private Networks?"5G is becoming a great enabler for industries, enterprises, in-building connectivity and a variety of use cases, because now we can provide both the lowest latency and the highest bandwidth possible,” states Ganesh Shenbagaraman, Radisys Head of Standards, Regulatory Affairs & Ecosystems.In the recent episode of the Tech Transformed podcast, Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Host, Producer, and Tech Journalist at EM360Tech, speaks to Shenbagaraman about 5G and edge computing and how they power private networks for various industries, from manufacturing, national security to space.The Radisys’ Head of Standards believes in the idea of combining 5G wi...
2025-10-2725 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataThe Real Future of Data Isn’t AI — It’s Contextual AutomationAt Big Data LDN (BDL) 2025, Keboola CEO Pavel Dolezal presented a new data agent designed for all business users, not just engineers. With a mission to make AI, automation, and data easy to access, relevant, and useful across the organisation, Dolezal revealed that the data agent has been embedded with contextual intelligence and generative AI.“While we typically assist data engineers with building the pipeline, we took the same data agent and built a different environment for it — a chat-like environment. By default, the chat has context, knows what to do, knows where not to go,” the Keboola ...
2025-10-2718 min
Tech TransformedHow To Maintain Human Connection in an AI WorldFor CISOs and technology leaders, AI is reshaping business process management and daily operations. It can automate routine tasks and analyse data, but the human element remains critical for workforce oversight, customer interactions, and strategic decision-making.In this episode of Tech Transformed, Trisha Pillay talks with Anshuman Singh, CEO of HGS UK, about AI in the workplace. They discuss how AI can support employees, improve customer service, and require careful oversight. Singh also shares insights on preparing organisations for AI integration and trends leaders should watch in the coming years.Questions or comments? Email info@em360t...
2025-10-2123 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataFrom Chaos to Launch: Your Product is Ready, Your Data Isn't"Most companies still juggle with multiple different platforms; the communication between these tools and these platforms is happening in spreadsheets, and that is tedious, it's error-prone,” states Søren Lundtoft, Sr. Director of Product Management at Stibo Systems.On the Don't Panic, It's Just Data podcast, host Doug Laney and Søren Lundtoft dive into how business leaders can overcome digital-first challenges, especially when managing product information across a fragmented landscape. They discuss how PXDC—Product Experience Data Cloud—provides a unified, cloud-native solution for centralizing, governing, and syndicating product data. PXDC eliminates manual bottlenecks, automates data onboardi...
2025-10-1316 min
The Security StrategistHow Do You Stop an Encrypted DDoS Attack? How to Overcome HTTPS Challenges"When you're encrypting the traffic and giving the keys only to the owner of the traffic, it provides a specific door for attackers to walk right in,” stated Eva Abergel, the Senior Solution Expert at Radware.In this episode of The Security Strategist Podcast, Richard Stiennon, the Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, an author and a trusted cybersecurity advisor, speaks with Abergel about how Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) encryption is creating new challenges for cybersecurity professionals. They also talked about how DDoS attacks have changed to take advantage of new weaknesses that are hidden in pla...
2025-09-1018 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataData Experts Question: Is Data Infrastructure Ready for Responsible AI?Welcome back to Meeting of the Minds, a special podcast episode series by EM360Tech, where we talk about the future of tech.In this Big Data special episode of the Meeting of the Minds, our expert panel – Ravit Jain, Podcast host, Christina Stathopoulos of Dare to Data and a data and AI evangelist, Wayne Eckerson, data strategy consultant and president of the Eckerson Group and Kevin Petrie VP of Research at BARC, come together again to discuss the key data and AI trends, particularly focusing on data ethics. They discuss ethical issues related to using AI, t...
2025-09-1036 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataHow RAG and Graph RAG Take Generative AI to the Next LevelGenerative AI has captured global attention, powering everything from chatbots to intelligent assistants. Yet in the enterprise, its promise often hits a dead end. According to Gartner, 80 per cent of enterprise data remains unused or “dark,” because conventional AI struggles to interpret complex, domain-specific information.In this episode of the Don't Panic It's Just Data podcast, EM360Tech host Trisha Pillay speaks with Andreas Blumauer, Senior Vice President at Graphwise, about how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and its advanced application, Graph RAG, are levelling up enterprise AI. Together, they explore the limitations of traditional AI, the critical role of kno...
2025-09-0427 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataThe 10-Year Journey: AI Madness, Data Governance, and the Future of Big DataBig Data LDN (BDL), the ultimate data event of the year, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. This year’s event is scheduled to take place on September 24 and 25, with a brand-new deep-dive conference held on September 23. In this episode of the Don't Panic, It's Just Data podcast, host Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Producer and B2B Tech Journalist at EM360Tech, speaks with Michael Ferguson, CEO of Intelligent Business Strategies and BDL Conference Chair, and Palesa Amadi, BDL Conference Manager. The speakers provide a sneak peek of the upcoming Big Data LDN conference. They discuss how AI af...
2025-08-2834 min
Tech TransformedHow Enterprises Can Leverage IoT and AI to Improve Efficiency and SustainabilityAs global industries face mounting pressure to operate more efficiently and sustainably, many are turning to the combined power of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). From optimising energy usage to enabling real-time decision-making, these technologies are reshaping how businesses think about infrastructure, impact, and innovation. But the road to adoption isn’t without its challenges, from data literacy to greenwashing.In this episode of Tech Transformed, Em360Tech host Trisha Pillay talks with Akanksha Sharma, Senior Director at the GSMA Foundation, about how these emerging technologies are creating tangible value, especially for small an...
2025-08-1925 min
Tech TransformedWhy Data Strategy Fails Without Data and AI LiteracyMany companies spend a lot on data technology, but often forget about the importance of data and AI literacy. Without the right skills, even the best platforms can fail to deliver results. Teams need to understand how to work with data and AI to make any strategy successful.In this episode of Tech Transformed, EM360Tech’s Trisha Pillay chats with Greg Freeman, the founder of Data Literacy Academy about why knowing data and AI matters for anyone building a digital strategy.Data and AI LiteracyFreeman points out that many data strategies en...
2025-08-1326 min
Tech TransformedWhat Does the Future of CX Look Like with Agentic AI?"As agentic AI spreads across industries,” states Rishi Rana, the Chief Executive Officer at Cyara. “Everybody is curious to understand how that is going to transform customer experience across all the channels?"In this episode of the Tech Transformed podcast, Shubhangi Dua, the Host and Podcast Producer at EM360Tech, talks with Rishi Rana, the CEO of Cyara, about how agentic AI is changing customer experience (CX). They look at how AI has developed from simple chatbots to advanced systems that can understand and predict customer needs. Rana spotlights the need for ongoing testing and monitori...
2025-08-0723 min
Tech TransformedWhy an Agentic Data Management Platform is the Next Generation Data StackEnterprise data management is undergoing a fundamental transformation. The traditional data stack built on rigid pipelines, static workflows, and human-led interventions is reaching its breaking point. As data volume, velocity, and variety continue to explode, a new approach is taking shape: agentic data management.In this episode of Tech Transformed, EM360Tech’s Trisha Pillay sits down with Jay Mishra, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Astera, to explore why agentic systems powered by autonomous AI agents, Large Language Models (LLMs), and semantic search are rapidly being recognised as the next generation of enterprise data architecture.The c...
2025-07-1523 min
Tech TransformedAre AI Agents the Future of Developer Productivity in the Enterprise?"There's a lot of hype with the AI agents and their productivity and potential outcomes. AI Agents are quite amazing, says Eric Paulsen, EMEA Field CTO at Coder.In this episode of the Tech Transformed podcast, Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Host and Producer at EM360Tech, talks to Paulsen about the constantly advancing role of AI agents in development environments. Paulsen explains how AI agents can help developers by handling simpler tasks, almost like having assistants or junior developers to assist them. Not only would this boost productivity and time efficiency, but the technology will also en...
2025-07-1020 min
Tech TransformedThe Death of Expertise: What AI Won’t Teach UsAre we heading for a future where AI knows everything but won’t bother explaining it to us?Advancements in artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming the way industries operate and influencing the future of society as a whole. AI has become a force behind breakthrough technologies such as big data analytics, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The rise of generative AI has only accelerated its adoption and broadened its impact across multiple sectors. Navigating the Displacement DilemmaIn this episode of Tech Transformed, host Trisha Pillay at EM360Tech sits down with...
2025-07-0923 min
Tech TransformedWho Speaks for the Algorithm? The Emerging Role of the AI AnalystTakeaways#AI #analysts are crucial for integrating AI into business processes.Organisations need to rethink their data management strategies for AI.AI #data clearinghouse concepts help manage data access and security.Cross-functional collaboration is essential for successful AI integration.AI can enhance employee effectiveness rather than replace jobs.The future of work will see AI analysts in various business functions.Companies must adapt quickly to remain competitive in the AI landscape.SummaryThis episode of the #TechTransformedPodcast explores the role of AI Analysts. Host Keyari Page is joined by guest speaker Andy MacMillan, CEO...
2025-05-2330 min
Tech TransformedCan AI Eliminate IT Tickets? Exploring the Future of Automated IT"The concept of Zero Ticket IT is that instead of reacting to the ticket and trying to solve the ticket, you go directly to the source of the issue." This statement by Sean Heuer, CEO of Resolve Systems, sets the stage for this episode of the Tech Transformed podcast.Shubhangi Dua, podcast host and producer at EM360Tech, , sits down with Heuer to unpack the ambitious yet achievable vision of Zero Ticket IT and how both agentic AI and intelligent automation are poised to change IT operations.Traditional IT ticketing systems, with their reactive nature and re...
2025-05-2235 min
The Security StrategistIs Your Current Security Strategy Enough to Stop Sophisticated Cybersecurity Attacks?“The types of attacks that we're seeing today are malicious in nature. They go to the very heart of the functioning of businesses,” stated Brett Ley, VP, Global Technical Sales at A10 Networks.This observation from Ley sets the stage for a crucial discussion on The Security Strategist podcast. Shubhangi Dua, podcast producer and Tech journalist at EM360Tech sits down to talk about the critical need for a strong and unified approach to safeguarding digital assets against threats like DDoS attacks.Expanding on the pervasive nature of these threats, Ley emphatically agrees that no organisati...
2025-05-2130 min
Tech TransformedCan Old Hardware Run New AI? How Businesses Can Make Current Hardware Future-ForwardAre you a CIO, CTO, CISO, or IT decision maker in the restaurant or retail industry, grappling with rising costs and tariffs to keep up with the rapid pace of technological change? The pressure to create high-quality solutions with AI while managing existing infrastructure can be challenging.In this episode of the Tech Transformed Podcast, Shubhangi Dua, podcast host and producer at EM360Tech sits down with Keith Szot, SVP Chief Evangelist at Esper, to talk about how enterprises can extend the lifespan of their current edge devices. They also discuss how such enterprises can easily integrate Edge...
2025-05-2136 min
Tech TransformedCan AI Agents Help You Achieve Data Trust and Compliance?The ability to effectively manage and optimise data is key in an organisation today. But with the sheer volume and complexity of enterprise data, traditional methods are struggling to keep up with the change. This is where the agentic AI approach has swooped in to transform how organisations handle their most valuable resource. "The promise of AI and agentic AI is that we're now building very meaningful automation into the platform such that these teams of 10 are now able to basically actually capture all of the metadata about all of the data cataloged across their entire company," sta...
2025-05-1926 min
The Security StrategistThe Never-Ending Chess Game in Personnel SecurityTakeaways#Personnelsecurity is crucial for organisations and individuals.There is a significant talent shortage in the #cybersecurityindustry.#AI can enhance security measures but cannot replace human instinct.Outsourcing security functions can be beneficial for smaller organisations.The pressure on cybersecurity roles is immense and can lead to high turnover.AI will play a larger role in automating security responses in the future.Understanding the risks of outsourcing versus insourcing is vital for businesses.On this episode of #TheSecurityStrategist, host Keyari Page welcomes Tony King, Senior Vice President of International Sales at NETSCOUT. They discuss what personnel...
2025-05-1627 min
The Security StrategistBeyond The App Store: Cloud Marketplace SecurityTakeaways#Cloudmarketplaces function like a digital mall for various services.Continuous monitoring and detection of threats are essential.Legislation like NIST 2 and Dora impacts cloud security practices.Zero trust methodology is advised in securing cloud connections.Regular penetration testing and vulnerability management are necessary.Data strategy is key when implementing #AI in cloud services.Centralising identity management can limit security risks.SummaryOn the #SecurityStrategistpodcast, host Keyari Page delves into the dynamic world of cloud marketplace ecosystems with Mostyn Thomas, Senior Director of Security at Pax8. Listeners can gain a comprehensive understanding o...
2025-05-1627 min
The Security StrategistData Backups: The Digital Safety Deposit BoxTakeaways#Databackups are essential for business continuity.The 3-2-1 backup #strategy is crucial for data protection.Testing backup systems is necessary to ensure data recovery.Businesses should back up all critical data sets.#AI can assist in data classification for backups.Avoid keeping backups in the same location as primary data.Understanding when data became corrupted is vital for recovery.SummaryJoin host Keyari Page as she welcomes Jon Fielding, Managing Director of Apricorn to discuss data backups. They break down the basics of what data backups are and explain why t...
2025-05-1520 min
The Security StrategistDDoS Demystified: Understanding the ThreatTakeaways#DDoS can mimic legitimate traffic, making detection difficult.#Botnets are often created from compromised IoT devices.Motivations for DDoS attacks range from hacktivism to personal grievances.Residential IP proxy networks complicate DDoS defense.#AI is increasingly being used in both attacks and defenses.The future of cybersecurity will require AI-assisted solutions.Organisations must understand their traffic to defend effectively.SummaryIn this episode of The Security Strategist podcast, host Keyari Page leads an engaging conversation with David Warburton, Director of Threat Research at F5 Labs, focusing on Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
2025-05-1524 min
Tech TransformedCan Open Source Ensure AI Works For Everyone, Not Just The Largest Enterprises?“Before starting a new AI project, it is really worthwhile defining the business priority first,” asserts Joanna Hodgson, the UK and Ireland regional leader at Red Hat.“What specific problem are you trying to solve with AI? Do we need a general purpose AI application or would a more focused model be better? How will we manage security, compliance and governance of that model? This process can help to reveal where AI adoption makes sense and where it doesn't," she added. In this episode of the Tech Transformed podcast, host Shubhangi Dua, podcast producer at EM360Tech ...
2025-05-1232 min
Tech TransformedAre Your Field Teams Disaster Ready and Safe?Takeaways#Satellitecommunications are essential for remote field teams.They provide safety and tracking for workers in isolated areas.Disaster preparedness involves proactive planning and communication.User-friendly #technology is crucial for effective utilisation.Reliable communication impacts day-to-day operations positively.Employers show care for employee safety through #satellitetechnology investment.SummaryIn this episode of #TechTransformed, Jonathan Care discusses the importance of satellite communications for field teams. He is joined by Mark O'Connell, EMEA & Asia Pacific General Manager at Globalstar, and Grace Finn, Senior Account Manager at Peoplesafe. Together, they explore how satellite technology enhances safety, disaster...
2025-05-0619 min
The Security StrategistCan You Afford to Ignore Exploitability?Takeaways#ExposureManagement involves assessing multiple factors, not just single scans.Organisations must optimise their remediation capacity due to limited resources.Visibility is crucial, but finding the most important exposure is essential.#TraditionalVulnerability management programs are becoming ineffective.Exploitability is the key criterion for prioritising remediation efforts.Automated scanning can provide rapid insights into vulnerabilities.Time taken to remediate is critical for effective security management. SummaryIn this episode of the Security Strategist, Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT Harvest and industry leader, speaks with Marc Gaffan, the CEO of IONIX. They...
2025-04-3019 min
Tech TransformedAI Agents: The Rise of the AutonomousTakeaways#AIagents are #autonomous entities that can perceive and act.Human oversight is essential in the initial stages of AI implementation.Data quality and trust are critical for effective AI agents.Guardrails must be integrated into the design of AI agents.Modularity in design allows for flexibility and adaptability.#AI should be embedded in data management processes.Collaboration between data and application teams is vital.SummaryIn this episode of #TechTransformed, Kevin Petrie, VP of Research at BARC, and Ann Maya, EMEA CTO at Boomi, discuss the transformative potential of AI agents and intelligent...
2025-04-2827 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataLeading Up to The Peak: Can Data Integration Solve Key Enterprise Challenges?In this episode of the Don't Panic, It's Just Data podcast, hosted by EM360Tech's podcast producer, Shubhangi Dua speaks to Donnie Owsley from Snohomish County, and Jeff Burton and Tom Lavery from the University of British Columbia. All of the speakers will be presenting at the upcoming Peak of Data and AI event, organised by Safe Software, the creators of FME. Scheduled to take place in Seattle from May 5th to 8th, 2025, The Peak is an exciting gathering for data and AI innovators. This conversation offers a preview of some of the practical applications and insights that...
2025-04-2810 min
The Security StrategistFrom Peacetime to Wartime: Is Your Cloud Secure?Takeaways#Peacetimesecurity is no longer sufficient in modern cloud environments.AI and automation are essential for effective security management.Real-time security platforms can prevent breaches before they occur.Integrating security into the development process is crucial for success.Key metrics include mean time to detect and remediate vulnerabilities.A unified #dataarchitecture is vital for effective security operations.Automation can significantly reduce analyst workload and alert fatigue.Organisations should evaluate vendors based on their ability to adapt to evolving threats.SummaryIs your organisation still relying on outdated “peacetime” security solution strategies in the face of r...
2025-04-2832 min
The Security StrategistHow to Streamline IT Operations and Enhance Security with RMM and AutomationRemote Monitoring and Management (RMM) solutions are quite ambitious, promising to identify the issues before they have a chance to impact your IT operations. “A good RMM offers a combination of tools for you to do this properly,” stated Elias Moura, the Head of Product Marketing at Pulseway. “You have automation to enable auto-remediation, built-in remote control, automated patching, mobile device management, and other features that make RMM an effective tool,” he added. “The RMM is usually the central piece to make sure that IT management is consistent and tackling different issues that your end user could face.” I...
2025-04-2437 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataIs Your Finance Team Stuck in the Past? Real-Time AnswersTakeaways#Financeteams are often resistant to change, clinging to outdated tools.Real-time data integration can help break down data silos and better decision-making.The shift from FP&A to XP&A emphasises collaboration across departments.#Datagovernance is crucial when handling financial data.Real-time data enables more accurate forecasting and budgeting.Organisations should define their data strategy before implementation.Proactive adaptation to data technologies is essential for future success.SummaryIn this episode of "Don't Panic, It's Just Data," host Christina Stathopoulos explores the world of real-time analytics and its impact on financial decision-making. She...
2025-04-2327 min
Tech TransformedCustomer Success: Your Revenue Compass in the AI StormTakeaways#Customersuccess is about helping customers get value from products.The perception of customer success is shifting from a cost centre to a revenue generator.#AI can enhance customer success by providing predictive insights and automating processes.Customer success teams are uniquely positioned to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.Collaboration between customer success and sales teams is essential for maximising revenue.The integration of AI tools can streamline customer success operations.SummaryEver wonder how to transform existing customers into your company’s most powerful growth engine? According to Gainsight’s Chief Revenue Officer, Mari...
2025-04-2219 min
Tech TransformedAre You Ready for the Rise of Agentic AI Workforce?Takeaways#AgenticAI systems can string tasks together for efficiency.Real-world applications include supply chain optimisation and knowledge worker augmentation.#Dataquality is crucial for effective AI implementation.Education and understanding of AI's potential are essential for organisations.Governance is key to ethical AI deployment.Leadership is critical in adopting AI technologies.AI will create new job opportunities, not just displace existing ones.SummaryJeff DeVerter, Field Chief Technology Officer at Pythian, describes agentic AI as “little workers that are going to go off and all do a job. You're now a manager of these AIs th...
2025-04-1424 min
Don't Panic! It's Just DataWhy is a Customer Data Strategy a Competitive Edge?Takeaways#CMDM is essential for creating a unified and accurate view of the customer. Trust comes from how responsibly data is handled.Ethical data use is a competitive advantage and builds trust.Executive sponsorship and cross team buy-in is crucial for MDM projects.A strong customer #datastrategy is a competitive edge, not a side project. SummaryCustomer Master Data Management (CMDM) as Matthew Cawsey, Director of Product Marketing at Stibo Systems describes, "about having a master record of a customer, as opposed to many organisations where customer data gets created and authored in potentially d...
2025-04-1130 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataThe Future of Data Centres EnergyThe digital age is fueled by data, and the engines powering that data are data centres. However, this growth comes at a significant energy cost. In the latest episode of the EM360Tech Don’t Panic It’s Just Data podcast, Shubhangi Dua speaks with Rolf Bienert, Technical & Managing Director of the OpenADR Alliance, to shed light on the urgent need for sustainable energy practices within the data centres industry. In this episode, we discuss the stark reality of escalating energy consumption, driven by factors like the rise of AI, and the critical importance of moving beyond super...
2025-03-0535 min
Tech TransformedReal-Time AI: The Next Evolution of Enterprise IntelligenceThe world is changing faster than ever. Businesses are drowning in data, yet struggling to extract the insights they need to stay ahead. Artificial intelligence (AI) holds the key, but traditional AI models are too slow, too static, and too disconnected from the real world. This is where real-time AI comes in. Real-time AI empowers businesses to make decisions in milliseconds, reacting to changing conditions and seizing fleeting opportunities. It's about more than just analysing historical data; it's about understanding the present and predicting the future, all in the blink of an eye.Imagine a w...
2025-02-2126 minThe Security StrategistThe Evolving Cyber Threat Space: A Geopolitical PerspectiveIn today's deeply connected world, cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue—it's deeply intertwined with geopolitics. This episode explores this complex relationship, talking about the ever-shifting threat space and examining how international regulations and geopolitical tensions impact organisations' cybersecurity posture. The episode also discusses the double-edged sword of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, acknowledging its potential to enhance defenses while also requiring skilled personnel to effectively leverage its capabilities. It further spotlights that achieving zero risk in cybersecurity is an unrealistic goal, and enterprises must focus on building strong risk management frameworks and selecting the...
2025-02-2028 minTech TransformedCode Less, Build More: The AI future of Low-Code DevelopmentAI is catalysing the evolution of low-code platforms and reshaping the landscape of low-code development tools. These new technologies can provide a strategic advantage in streamlining internal operations. By leveraging AI effectively organisations are able to deliver truly personalised, adaptive, and intuitive interactions.However, organizations face challenges adopting these new technologies and risks like AI hallucinations need to be mitigated to ensure reliable outcomes.In this episode, Paulina Rios-Maya, Head of Industry Relations at EM360Tech, speaks with Nikhil Nandagopal, Co-founder and CPO of Appsmith, about the transformative impact of AI on...
2025-01-0228 minTech TransformedThe AI Summit New York: What to ExpectIn this episode, Paulina Rios Maya, Head of Industry Relations at EM360, speaks with Caroline Hicks, Senior Event Director of the AI Summit Global Series, about the upcoming AI Summit New York, which will take place December 11-12, 2024. They discuss the event's focus on AI's practical applications across various sectors, the importance of ethical considerations in AI, and the collaborative efforts among different industries to harness AI technology responsibly. The conversation highlights key discussions and innovations that will be showcased at the summit, emphasizing the transformative impact of AI on businesses and societyRe...
2024-12-0309 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataDoubleCloud: Mastering Real-Time Data with Open-SourceOpen source technologies are transforming how businesses manage real-time data on cloud platforms. By leveraging flexible, scalable, and cost-effective open-source tools, organisations can process and analyse large volumes of data with speed and precision. These technologies offer unmatched transparency, customisation, and community-driven innovation, making them ideal for real-time monitoring, analytics, and IoT applications.As data demands grow, open-source solutions ensure that businesses stay agile, reduce vendor lock-in, and maintain full control over their cloud infrastructure. The result? Faster insights, smarter decision-making, and enhanced performance—all powered by open source. In this episode, Paulina Rios Maya, Hea...
2024-09-1617 minThe Security StrategistHow is Proactive CDR Revolutionising Cloud SecurityAs cloud adoption accelerates, the demand for effective cloud threat detection solutions is snowballing. Organisations face increasing challenges in securing their cloud environments due to the complexity of modern infrastructures and cyber threats. Traditional security measures often fail to identify and respond to sophisticated cloud-based attacks, leaving businesses vulnerable to breaches, data loss, and service disruptions.Skyhawk addresses these challenges with its cutting-edge autonomous purple team approach. By combining AI-based red teaming with continuous detection and response capabilities, Skyhawk’s solution proactively identifies and mitigates cloud threats before they cause harm. This advanced strategy ensures that organisations ca...
2024-09-1616 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataWhat to Expect from Big Data LDN 2024Big Data LDN 2024, the UK’s leading data, analytics, and AI event, is less than a week away – promising two days filled with ground-breaking stories, expert insights, and endless innovation.Taking place at the Kensington Olympia in London on September 18-19, this year’s event features fifteen theatres and over 300 expert speakers sharing insights on some of the industry’s hottest topics – from generative AI to data analytics and privacy. With the event less than a week away, EM360Tech’s Head of Podcast Production, Paulina Rios Maya, grabbed Big Data LDN’s Event Director, Andy Steed, for...
2024-09-1109 minThe Security StrategistDefend Like a Pro: Comprehensive Threat Detection & Response with Proactive Risk ManagementCritical Start's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service is designed to provide24x7x365 monitoring, human-driven threat investigation, and flexible deployment acrossIT and OT environments.By leveraging deep technical expertise, robust API integrations, and contractual SLAs,they offer comprehensive protection against evolving cyber threats.Critical Start tackles attack vectors such as phishing, brute force attacks, andvulnerability exploitation by combining advanced threat detection & response, incidentresponse, and proactive risk management.These capabilities empower organizations to continuously map, monitor, and mitigate...
2024-09-1118 min
Tech TransformedThe Growth of Enterprise Tech PodcastingPodcasts have become a valuable tool for sharing knowledge on topics like cybersecurity, AI, data management, and infrastructure. EM360Tech took it even further with their expertly curated content and engaging discussions featuring industry leaders and experts.Michael Lodge, founder and CEO of EM360Tech, shares his valuable insights on the evolution of enterprise tech podcasting on Podcast Gurus by GHA Marketing.Who is EM360 Tech?EM360Tech, founded by Michael Lodge in 2008, is a leader in enterprise tech podcasting.Our platform provides podcasts and digital content for IT a...
2024-08-1239 minTech TransformedBeyond the AI Hype: The Challenges AI Brings to the IT IndustryWhile generative AI and large language models often receive inflated acclaim, their true value is found in harnessing intelligence and data-driven insights. Despite the hype, AI has its shortcomings, such as large language models sometimes being solutions looking for problems and challenges in understanding its impact on advertising and making savvy investment decisions.In this podcast, Dana Gardner, President & Principal Analyst of Interarbor Solutions, and Paulina Rios Maya, Head of Industry Relations at EM360Tech, discuss why AI should be seen as a transformational technology rather than just another automation tool. Key Takeaways...
2024-07-2510 minThe Security StrategistWhy the Cybersecurity Industry Needs PodcastsPodcasts are revolutionising how we raise awareness about cybersecurity. They offer an interactive and engaging way to bring essential topics like AI, zero trust, and the human element into everyday conversations. By breaking down these complex issues into relatable and exciting discussions, podcasts make cybersecurity accessible and understandable to a broader audience.In this podcast, Chris Steffen, VP of Research at EMA and Paulina Rios Maya, Head of Industry Relations at EM360Tech, discuss the transformative power of podcasts in the cybersecurity world. Key TakeawaysPodcasts are a valuable tool for educating an...
2024-07-2418 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataBreaking Barriers With Accessible Data VisualisationOne of the biggest challenges businesses face when it comes to data visualisation is handling the volume of data and the need for faster processing methods. There's a common misconception that effective data visualisation must be fancy and interactive, but simple visuals can be just as powerful. Ann K. Emery, an expert in the field, believes that accessibility doesn't have to be time-consuming or expensive. In this podcast, she shares actionable strategies for creating accessible visualizations with Paulina Rios Maya, Head of Industry Relations at EM360Tech. Key TakeawaysAvo...
2024-07-2314 minTech TransformedCountdown to Infosecurity Europe 2024Infosecurity Europe is a cornerstone event in the cybersecurity industry. It brings together a diverse array of cybersecurity services and professionals for three days of unparalleled learning, exploration, and networking. At its essence, the event is committed to delivering indispensable value to its attendees through meticulously crafted themes and discussions.This year's focus revolves around resilience, artificial intelligence, legislation and compliance, leadership and culture, and emerging threats. With a comprehensive program featuring keynote speakers, strategic talks, insightful case studies, state-of-the-art technology showcases, dynamic startup exhibitions, and immersive security workshops, Infosecurity Europe offers a comprehensive immersion into the...
2024-05-1519 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS4E9: The Power of an Analytics Operating SystemAs businesses endeavour to effectively action their data, business intelligence (BI) software and analytics operating systems have become all the more important and cherished. Not only do BI software fulfil their purpose of helping companies attain useful business insights, but they can also support flexibility and strengthen governance.Joining Ronald van Loon and EM360 to lend his BI expertise is Ian Macdonald, Principal Technologist at Pyramid Analytics. Firstly, Ian gives a comprehensive introduction to analytics operating systems, before giving an overview of the BI market. He also delves into the improved work capabilities that BI provides to b...
2020-09-0137 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS4E8: Data Integration and AnalysisWhen an organisation talks about data integration, there are a lot of hurdles to overcome. To achieve results they need to make sure their data is of high quality, organised and formatted. However, this is easier said than done as data engineers are trying to extract data from an ever-changing source. With cloud-based applications and siloed data, it raises a lot of questions as to how to achieve a unified view and gain insightful analytics.In this podcast, Ronald van Loon speaks to Mark Maxwell, Head of UKI Strategic Sales at Fivetran. Firstly, Mark outlines why an org...
2020-08-2526 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS4E7: Guiding DataOps Teams Through Rapid Change and UncertaintyData pipelines are becoming a quintessential part of every organisation that is wanting to be data fluent. This means DataOps is becoming increasingly more important in this process as it is used by analytic and data teams, to improve quality and reduce the cycle time of data analytics. However, now organisations are facing unprecedented challenges with current events and widespread lockdown. It's important to understand how to guide DataOps teams through these rapid changes and uncertainties so that data can remain functional.In this podcast, Ronald van Loon speaks to Suki Dhuphar, EMEA Field Engineering Lead at Ta...
2020-08-1822 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS4E6: Modern Data Management Enabled by Data VirtualisationFor organisations of any size, data management is key and data virtualisation is the next logical step in making that a reality. The role that data virtualisation plays within data management is to bridge the gap between IT and the business. This allows the combination of data in real-time and allows for true business transformation, so that the data is available to everybody while keeping it secure, allowing users or other applications to gain the access and insights they need.In this podcast, Ronald van Loon speaks to Paul Moxon, Senior SVP of Data Architecture & Chief Evangelist, Charl...
2020-08-1132 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS4E5: How to Manage your Data and Analytics JourneyOrganisations who are in the early stages of data analytic maturity struggle with poor data quality, inconsistent processes and lack of co-ordination across their organisation. Also, those organisations with low BI maturity don’t have formal governance programs in place at all. These low maturity organisations often have BI platforms that are more traditional and reporting centric. In this podcast, Ronald van Loon speaks to Ed Thompson, CTO at Matillion about how an organisation can achieve data and analytics maturity.Firstly, Ed outlines a typical customer experience and how you define data milestone along with the tools nee...
2020-08-0431 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS4E4: Transforming Enterprise Application through NoSQLAcross organisations, we see a drive for next-generation systems as organisations require more scalability and flexibility. With these demands comes the need for a change in architecture so that businesses can help develop the next generation of systems and move from traditional relational databases to NoSQL databases. In this podcast, Ronald van Loon speaks to Dr Mohammed Haji, Manager - EMEA North Solutions Engineering at Couchbase and Mritunjay Singh, Principal Solution Architect at BT to understand how NoSQL can transform enterprise application. Firstly, they discuss NoSQL integration for supporting cloud-native applications, and the key role NoSQL plays in ne...
2020-07-2848 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS4E3: The Strategic Power of Data Warehousing and People AnalyticsAll businesses understand that there is real value in data and that it is a strategic asset for all organisations. However, a lot of companies are still struggling to rapidly unlock this value due to a lack of resources and time. In order to capitalise on this, organisations need to have a solid data warehousing solution in place. In this podcast Ronald van Loon speaks with Weelin Lim, Chief Product Officer at TrueCue and Pratim Das, Head of Solutions Architecture, Data and AI at Microsoft to understand the strategic power of data warehousing and people analytics.Firstly...
2020-07-2132 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS4E2: How Real-Time Data Supports Application Development in the CloudData has become a valuable asset for businesses in every industry. In particular, it enables organisations to fine-tune their strategies, deliver better customer experience, and much more. As a result, cloud has become increasingly commonplace within enterprise environments. Simultaneously, Internet of Things (IoT) has also grown in popularity and will continue to do so as our future becomes increasingly connected.In light of this, Ronald van Loon, Director at Adversitement, speaks with Hannu Valtonen, VP Product & Co-founder at Aiven, to explore real-time data's role in application development in the cloud. Firstly, Hannu delves into how companies use da...
2020-07-1421 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS4E1: The Evolution and Revolution of RPA TodayRobotic process automation (RPA) has gained significant traction within the last year. However, despite having secured a place in the market, RPA is still fairly new. In light of this, Ronald van Loon speaks with Rob Hughes, VP – Head of Marketing EU at Automation Anywhere to find out more about this exciting technology.Firstly, Rob defines RPA and what makes it such a hot topic today. In particular, he addresses the confusion between artificial intelligence (AI) and RPA and outlines AI's role in the RPA realm. Then, Rob explores what is driving the increasing popularity of RPA and...
2020-07-0727 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS3E11: How is Data Transforming Business? An Augmented Intelligence Podcast with Cosmo TechAugmented intelligence is driving the well-overdue reevaluation of data models. Michel Morvan at Cosmo Tech and Robert Plana at Assystem join us on this podcast to talk with us about augmented intelligence, as well as Cosmo Tech’s role in it. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2019-11-1222 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS3E10: How Business Intelligence and AI Are Powering Today’s Data-Driven OrganisationsA recent 451 Research survey of enterprise users showed that 84% found at least some of their strategic decisions at their organisations are data-driven. Further to this, the survey found that data is becoming increasingly important to organisations. So, how should companies be acting on their data? Here to lend his expertise on the matter is John Walls at Looker. John shares his thoughts on the opportunities related to self-service analytics and how to deliver the benefits without compromising governance or unified metrics. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2019-11-0543 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS3E9: Enabling Real-Time Data Management For The Modern EnterpriseAdvanced analytics are powering today's decision making and operational efficiency. Today’s organisations can now take advantage of real-time decision making with thanks to newer technologies. However, does this guarantee quality? Joining us in this episode to discuss how to manage the quality of real-time data is Syncsort’s Aisan Baird. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2019-10-2924 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS3E8: Data Preparation and Advanced Analytics - How Data Practitioners Are Changing the LandscapeBig data, IoT, and cloud are just three technologies that encourage businesses to become more data-driven. More and more organisations are recognising the benefits of leveraging data for strategic advantage. However, this boom in data has uncovered an IT skills gap, leaving business-centric staff trying their hand at filling it. Fortunately, the tools available today are easy to use, taking some of the burden off. Chris Maddox at Paxata and Jean-Luc Chatelain at Accenture, a key partner of Paxata, join us to talk about these tools. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2019-10-2209 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS3E7: Cloudy Skies Lie Ahead - The Question Is: Public or Private?The promise of the public cloud has instead paved the way for inconvenient costs. This is a result of applications becoming more refined, leaving companies wondering where to deploy them. Does this mean that private cloud is the way forward? Joining us in this episode to talk public versus private is JR Rivers, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Cumulus Networks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2019-10-1520 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS3E6: Transforming Business Intelligence with MetadataToday’s business intelligence groups can take advantage of Octopai’s automated centralised cross-platform metadata search engine. This allows such groups to quickly discover and also govern shared metadata. While metadata management is nothing new, new methodologies are transforming the effect it can have on business success. Joining us in this episode to talk about Octopai’s platform and optimising metadata is Amnon Drori, CEO and Co-Founder of the company. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2019-10-0817 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS3E5: Building Analytics Applications for Driving Business ValueOrganisations are turning to business intelligence (BI) and data analytics to give their strategy a competitive edge. This is especially so in an age of digital transformation. At hand to lend their expertise on the matter are Yellowfin’s Glen Rabie and TreeHive Strategy’s Donald Farmer. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2019-10-0118 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS3E4: How SAS is Moving to the Forefront of Providing Data VisualisationData visualisation is increasing in popularity as companies move towards making intelligent data-driven decisions. Analytics providers are recognising this and, as a result, are offering innovative ways to visualise insights. Joining us on this podcast today is Jimmie Lenz, Principal at The Financial Risk Group, to demonstrate how SAS are moving to the forefront of data visualisation. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2019-09-2412 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS3E3: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Transforming BusinessToday’s episode explores the ways that AI is reshaping how organisations do business in this digital economy. In particular, the discussion focuses on what it means for the future and the million dollar question: will AI replace human beings? Spencer Doyle, Chief Business Developer at Noodle.ai, joins us to give his perspective on AI in the industry. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2019-09-1721 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS3E2: The Impact of Business Machine LearningGlobally, companies have been redressing themselves as more data-driven, or as data companies. This is due to data becoming widely acknowledged to drive innovation today. One company that has embraced this is Deutsche Telekom. Notably, the company launched a data intelligence hub that became the first marketplace offering secure data exchange for business customers and AI. In this episode, Sven Löffler at Deutsche Telekom and Chris Darvill at Cloudera discuss the innovative platform. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2019-09-1018 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS3E1: Architecting Big Data Across the EnterpriseKickstarting our third series of Data Transforming Business, EM360’s David Argent met with Nick Curcuru, formerly at Mastercard, and Matt Maccaux, formerly at Dell EMC, to talk big data. In this episode, our speakers go back to basics, starting by exploring where the term ‘big data’ came from. As well as this, they strip back any confusion surrounding big data and tell us what it means fundamentally. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2019-09-0330 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS2E3: Unlocking Business Insights from ERP SystemsMost organisations today rely on ERP systems to manage their complex business processes, but are often frustrated in integrating these systems due to their technical complexity. Sage provides a unique solution that provides a robust ERP systems with a strong focus on business insights and analytics. A prime focus of the solution is to unlock the business value of ERP systems by analysing the valuable data from these systems, and integrating them with other key data sources such as data warehouses and data lakes. Join David Rawling from Sage and Donna Burbank from Global Data Strategy as they discuss...
2017-06-0543 minDon't Panic! It's Just DataS2E2: Self-Service Business Intelligence for ERP Systems – Dream or Reality?Self-service business intelligence (BI) is a growing trend as more and more business users want to be in greater control of their own reporting and analytics. Business users are often frustrated, however, when faced with the underlying complexities of the data structures and interrelationships between data sources. ERP systems are notoriously complex in terms of their underlying data structures, given the vast amount of tables and undecipherable data structures & business context. Given the fact that the majority of businesses today run on ERP systems, much of the data that’s most critical to the business resides in these systems. Is...
2017-05-2911 min