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DM RadioWhat Are You Imply-ing?Dive into the evolving modern data stack through the lens of observability, security, and log analytics as host Eric Kavanagh interviews Eric Tschetter of Imply and Mark Madsen of Third Nature about why vertically integrated observability platforms are giving way to more decoupled, composable architectures. Unpack how logs differ from traditional BI data, why schema-on-read changed the game, and how multiple query languages (SPL, KQL, SQL, and more) shape real-world workflows. Learn more about the cost and complexity trade-offs of data lakes, cloud storage, and retrieval at scale in this episode of DM Radio.
2026-01-2955 minDM RadioCyber, AI and the Economics of StorageJoin this episode of DM Radio as host Eric Kavanagh welcomes back Eric Herzog of Infinidat to explore the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and data storage economics. They dive into the escalating arms race between cybercriminals and enterprise defenders, highlighting how AI is being used on both sides. Learn why storage is often the weakest link in cybersecurity strategies and how Infinidat's InfiniSafe technology guarantees rapid recovery, even for petabytes of data.
2025-06-2651 minDM RadioData for Good: Leading by ExampleData for good? Well, there's not much data for bad, right? So notes Daniel Castro of Information Technology Innovation Foundation. He joined long-time industry Analyst and all-around smart guy John Ladley, plus Eric Polet of Arcitect in this exploration of the many ways in which data helps humanity. Topics covered include healthcare, Large Language Models, and also… a personal favorite of Ladley and Host @eric_kavanagh, mortgage-backed securities!
2024-05-0352 minDM RadioGreat Expectations? Focus on Practical AIWe all know that AI will change everything, but it won't really change everything, at least not all at once. That said, big changes are underway right now, and the rate of change will likely continue. What's a savvy business person to do? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Dr. Eric Siegel, author of a new book; and Paul Marca of Ikigai Academy. They'll discuss what to expect from AI, and especially how that will affect the workforce.
2024-01-1849 minDM RadioWhere in the World? The Reality of Geospatial DataTune in to this episode of DM Radio to explore how geospatial data is shaping the way we understand and interact with the world around us. Whether you're a data enthusiast, a business leader, or simply curious about the power of location-based data, this episode promises to be an informative and engaging discussion you won't want to miss. Join host Eric Kavanagh as he delves into the fascinating world of geospatial data. Eric is joined by two esteemed experts in the field: Eugene Burke, a data strategy leader, and Nima Negahban, the CEO of Kinetica.
2023-10-0552 minDM RadioIs It Dead? What's the Deal with Actual PrivacyThe eyes have it! And by "it" we man visibility into what you're doing. So, is privacy dead? The short answer is not really; but the longer answer is... sorta kinda, yeah. We'll talk about what that means for consumers and businesses on this episode of DM Radio! Join us to hear Host @eric_kavanagh interview two experts: Stephen Cavey, CEO at Ground Labs; and Gary LaFever, Co-CEO & General Counsel at Anonos.
2022-12-0253 minDM RadioFast Cars and Faster Data: Start Your IoT Engines!Screaming around a turn at Circuit Zold in Belgium, a modern Racer X takes the lead. He just got word that his traction slipped a bit, so ease up on the juice next time around. That tip came from the pit crew monitoring and analyzing the race in real-time thanks to sensors in the vehicle streaming their data continuously to a IoT platform in the cloud. Sound futuristic? Nope, this race was in July, at the Software AG ERA Championship! Register for this very special episode of DM Radio to learn all about this electrifying flavor of...
2022-11-2453 min
DM RadioA Stitch In Time – How Analytics Optimize Operations With Nick Jewell, Navin Sharma, And Shruti BhatHost @eric_kavanagh welcomes Nick Jewell, Ph.D., of Incorta, Navin Sharma, VP of Product at Stardog, and Shruti Bhat of Rockset, to talk about how analytics optimize operations. The razor's edge of innovation today reaches operations' front lines. Companies use data-driven analytics to optimize key business processes at scale, improving performance, customer experience, and just about any other metric that can be measured. Of course, the devil's always in the details somewhere. To learn from the experts, check out this episode of DM Radio!
2022-11-2250 minDM RadioWhat Will Tomorrow Bring? Or the Next Moment?The power of predictive analytics gets closer to now every second. And the means of achieving effective predictive models keep improving and diversifying. That drives down cost, and usually results in better outcomes for the business. Find out more on this episode of DM Radio, as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews several guests: Faisal Khan, Talend; Surya Shanmuga Sundaram, Tredence; and, Zehra Cataltepe, TAZI AI.
2022-11-1854 min
DM RadioLearning Curve? Understanding ML's Growing RoleFrom 0-60 in just a few short years, Machine Learning is now pervasive in business. It's being used by lots of different large and small organizations, whether for optimizing pricing, procurement, or processes. ML algorithms are everywhere, and the ML process is getting easier to understand, from low code to no code. Join Eric Kavanagh as he talks with three other guests who are using machine learning to their advantage. Join VP of Open Source at Alluxio, Inc., Bin Fan, Director of Data Science at Fiddler.ai, Joshua Rubin, and Practice Lead at Mission Cloud Services, Ryan Ries. Find...
2022-11-1543 minDM RadioA Stitch in Time - How Analytics Can Optimize OperationsThe razor's edge of innovation today reaches all the way to the front lines of operations. Using data-driven analytics, companies are optimizing key business processes at-scale, improving performance, customer experience, and just about any other metric that can be measured. Of course, the devil's always in the details somewhere, so to learn from the experts, check out this episode of DM Radio! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Nick Jewell, PhD, of Incorta, alongside Navin Sharma of Stardog, and Shruti Bhat of Rockset.
2022-11-1053 min
DM RadioHow Low Can You Go? With Code, That Is! With Rich Waldron And Silvia RochaFrom low code to pro code, the enterprise software landscape continues to expand and evolve in a remarkable fashion. Automation is the rule of the day, and when done properly, gives companies the ability to adjust key business processes without having to call IT, or bring in consultants. Learn more on this episode of DM Radio as host Eric Kavanagh interviews Rich Waldron of Tray.io, and Silvia Rocha of OutSystems.
2022-11-0950 min
DM RadioOpen The Pod Bay Doors, Please? With Luuk van Dijk And Avinash MisraWhat is an intelligent system, and why might we want one? Good questions! Siri is an example of an intelligent system in that "she" can answer questions somewhat successfully. But what about in the enterprise? We'll tackle this topic on today's DM Radio, as Host Eric Kavanagh interviews Luuk van Dijk, Daedalean and Avinash Misra, Skan.AI.
2022-11-0140 minDM RadioHow Low Can You Go? With Code, That Is!From low code to pro code, the enterprise software landscape continues to expand and evolve in remarkable fashion. Automation is the rule of the day, and when done properly, gives companies the ability to adjust key business processes without having to call IT, or bring in consultants. Learn more on this episode of DM Radio as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Rich Waldron of Tray.io, and Silvia Rocha of OutSystems.
2022-10-2754 min
DM Radio: Reality On The Ground - And In The Cloud! With Dr. Stefan Sigg And Dion HinchcliffeThe cloud continues to change everything, but the rumors of on-prem's demise have been exaggerated. Traditional data centers will have a very long tail, even as cloud computing giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google bolster their offerings. Cloud Native is the new call to arms. Organizations look to optimize their mission-critical workflows across an increasingly heterogeneous technology topography. But what, exactly, is Cloud Native? How are today's innovators spanning multiple cloud environments while protecting their on-prem investments? Check out this episode of DM Radio to hear Host @eric_kavanagh interview Dr. Stefan Sigg, Software AG Chief Product Officer...
2022-10-2550 minDM RadioOpen the Pod Bay Doors, Please?What is an intelligent system, and why might we want one? Good questions! Siri is an example of an intelligent system in that "she" can answer questions somewhat successfully. But what about in the enterprise? We'll tackle this topic on today's DM Radio, as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Luuk van Dijk, Daedalean; and Avinash Misra, Skan.AI.
2022-10-2153 minDM RadioFaster Than A Speeding Bullet? Probably! With Li Kang And Kevin MergruenHow fast is fast enough? Every hour, every minute, every second? Data has to move fast. Especially with the technology today, you have to be up to date on everything. The market is changing rapidly, so you need to get your analytics in real-time. Once you get to sub-second demands for analytics, that's a different class of solution, especially if you have hundreds or even thousands of analysts querying that data! Join Eric Kavanagh as he talks to the SVP of Sales at GigaSpaces Technologies, Kevin Mergruen, and VP of Strategy at CelerData, Li Kang. L...
2022-10-1846 min
DM RadioThe Next Frontier: Why Edge Changes Everything With Kris Beevers, Tony Craythorne , And Saimon MichelsonCloud may be the new center of gravity, but the edge really does change everything: architecture, assumptions, workloads, and possibilities. You name it, and edge computing affects the end-to-end workflow of modern business. How can your company take advantage of this exciting new frontier? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview several guests, including Kris Beevers of NS1, Tony Craythorne of Zadara, and Saimon Michelson of CTERA. They discuss how to deal with the constraints faced by customers out on the edge, the right way to handle moving data...
2022-10-1847 min
DM RadioDiversity And Inclusion: A Database For All Seasons!Years ago, there were precious few choices for database technology. You had IBM, Oracle, SAP, and some stuff from a Microsoft company. Today, there are hundreds of database technologies to choose from, each of them designed for a particular purpose. What's the latest? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out as host @eric_kavanagh will interview guests, including Keshav Pingali, Katana Graph; David Wang, Imply; and Jim Walker, Cockroach Labs.
2022-10-1449 minDM RadioReality on the Ground - And in the Cloud!The cloud continues to change everything, but the rumors of on-prem's demise have been exaggerated. Traditional data centers will have a very long tail, even as cloud computing giants like Amazon, Microsoft and Google bolster their offerings. Cloud Native is the new call to arms, as organizations look to optimize their mission critical workflows across an increasingly heterogeneous technology topography. But what, exactly, is Cloud Native? And how are today's innovators spanning multiple cloud environments while protecting their on-prem investments? Check out this episode of DM Radio to hear Host @eric_kavanagh interview Dr. Stefan Sigg, Software...
2022-10-1453 minDM RadioThe Next Frontier: Why Edge Changes Everything Cloud may be the new center of gravity, but the edge really does change everything: architecture, assumptions, workloads, possibilites. You name it; edge computing affects the end-to-end workflow of modern business. How can your company take advantage of this exciting new frontier? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview several guests, including Kris Beevers of NS1, Tony Craythorne of Zadara, and Saimon Michelson of CTERA.
2022-09-2353 minDM RadioDiversity and Inclusion: A Database for All Seasons!Years ago, there were precious few choices for database technology. You had IBM, Oracle, SAP, and some stuff from a company called Microsoft. Today? There are hundreds of database technologies to choose from, each of them designed for a particular purpose. What's the latest? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview several guests, including Keshav Pingali, Katana Graph; David Wang, Imply; and Jim Walker, Cockroach Labs.
2022-09-1953 min
DM RadioAlive And Well: Modern Data Warehousing With Philip Russom, Tyler Owen, And Chris GladwinRemember when Hadoop was predicted to replace the data warehouse? How’d that work out for Hadoop? Data Warehousing is doing just fine, and has evolved in a variety of customer-friendly ways in the last few years. It can also play nice with data science and data lakehouses, as well as modern data pipelines and other interesting analytics architectures. There are even hyperscale data warehouses these days! Find out more on this episode of DM Radio, as Host Eric Kavanagh interviews veteran analyst Philip Russom, along with Tyler Owen of Teradata, and Chris Gladwin of Ocient
2022-09-1649 min
DM RadioThe March Of Ops: Dev To Data And Beyond With Steve Wallo, Ryan Yackel, And Brian SingerOps, ops, ops! The march of ops! Why is this term everywhere now? Well, ops is where the work is, really. And that's a moving target. Thanks to DevOps, we got better at building. Thanks to DataOps, we got better with managing data. Now there's MLOps and AIOps? That's a good sign! Check out this episode of DM Radio to learn more! Host Eric Kavanagh will interview several guests: Steve Wallo, Vcinity; Ryan Yackel, Databand; Brian Singer, Nobl9.
2022-09-1348 min
DM RadioSee What I Mean? The Power Of Visuals With Laurent Paris And Scott MassonGerman Philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein once wrote: “Some things cannot be said. They must be shown.” He was prophetically speaking about the power of visualization! These days, it’s not just data visualization that matters, but process viz as well. To wit: the wildly popular orchestration tool, Airflow, which boasts 8 million downloads per month, is now being used by many organizations to map out a wide range of cloud and hybrid cloud scenarios. The broader trend line also shows classic Intranets and Web portals coming back, now serving as both process and analytics hubs. The goal is to synthes...
2022-09-0949 min
DM RadioSee What I Mean? The Power of VisualsGerman Philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein once wrote: "Some things cannot be said. They must be shown." He was prophetically speaking about the power of visualization! These days, it's not just data visualization that matters, but process viz as well. To wit: the wildly popular orchestration tool, Airflow, which boasts 8 million downloads per month, is now being used by many organizations to map out a wide range of cloud and hybrid cloud scenarios. The broader trend line also shows classic Intranets and Web portals coming back, now serving as both process and analytics hubs. The goal is to synthesize...
2022-09-0154 min
DM RadioCrystallizing Now: Data Science Comes Of Age With Gurol Kurt, Mary MacCarthy, And Zohra LadhaWith every passing day, the discipline of Data Science becomes clearer. Thanks to the hyperscalers plus the availability of proven algorithms, practically any company in the world can get involved. How so? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh interviews several guests, including: Gurol Kurt, Alterna CX; Mary MacCarthy, Hightouch; and Zohra Ladha, Tredence. Together, they break down what data science really means, why businesses need it to drive their processes, and how it is shaping our world. More and more, we are seeing data crystallizing into a force whose...
2022-08-2846 min
DM RadioThe March of Ops: Dev to Data and BeyondOps, ops, ops! The march of ops! Why is this term everywhere now? Well, ops is where the work is, really. And that's a moving target. Thanks to DevOps, we got better at building. Thanks to DataOps, we got better with managing data. Now there's MLOps and AIOps? That's a good sign! Check out this episode of DM Radio to learn more! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview several guests: Steve Wallo, Vcinity; Ryan Yackel, DataBand; Brian Singer, Nobl9.
2022-08-2553 min
DM RadioQuality Is As Quality Processes Do! With Rohit Choudhary, Kyle Kirwan, And Marie HenseAlmost everything is complex in businesses. Careful is as careful does! An old cliche but a good one whose wisdom strikes at the heart of the ongoing data quality renaissance. In the old days, data quality initiatives were one-off projects of cleansing addresses or fixing misplaced surnames. But on day one after the project, entropy slowly crept in again as false data overwrote the excellent stuff. For today's savvy practitioners, many effective ways of fixing data quality are much more durable and efficient. Find out how this episode of DM Radio as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews several experts, including R...
2022-08-2249 min
DM RadioCrystallizing Now: Data Science Comes of AgeWith every passing day, the discipline of Data Science becomes more clear. Thanks to the hyperscalers, plus the availability of proven algorithms, practically any company in the world can get involved. How so? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview several guests, including: Gurol Kurt, Alterna CX; Mary McCarthy, High Touch; Zohra Ladha, Tredence; and Jana Thompson, NYU
2022-08-1953 min
DM RadioFoundations For Success: Data Platforms Evolve With Chris Jones And Saket SaurabhSo much more than a database, the modern data platform delivers a range of functionality that enables better experiences for customers, partners and corporate employees. Whether for customer data, third party data or other use cases, modern data platforms enable organizations to be more aware, responsive and accountable. How can your company take advantage? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Chris Jones of Amperity and Saket Saurabh of Nexla.
2022-08-1250 min
DM RadioQuality Is as Quality Processes Do!Careful is as careful does! An old cliche but a good one, whose wisdom strikes at the heart of the ongoing data quality renaissance. In the old days, data quality initiatives were one-off projects of cleansing addresses, or fixing misplaced surnames. But on day 1 after the project, entropy slowly creeped in again as false data overwrote the good stuff. For today's savvy practitioners, there are many effective ways of fixing data quality in much more durable and efficient ways. Find out how on this episode of DM Radio as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews several experts, including Rohit...
2022-08-1252 min
DM RadioFoundations for Success: Data Platforms EvolveSo much more than a database, the modern data platform delivers a range of functionality that enables better experiences for customers, partners and corporate employees. Whether for customer data, third party data or other use cases, modern data platforms enable organizations to be more aware, responsive and accountable. How can your company take advantage? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Chris Jones of Amperity and Saket Saurabh of Nexla.
2022-08-0553 minDM RadioFar Beyond ETL - The Modern Data PipelineThe data analytics industry once relied almost exclusively on the brute-force power of Extract-Transform-Load technologies to move the data in place. Then came ELT, which enabled more context to be preserved, and also expedited matters nicely. Data Virtualization has also made a name for itself, and remains in force. But what of the modern data pipeline? Check out this episode of #DMRadio to learn more, as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Industry Analyst Philip Russom, along with Tomas Kratky of MANTA and Sean Martin of Cambridge Analytics.
2022-07-2850 min
DM RadioStrike Up The Band: Data Orchestration Takes The StageIf you haven't looked into data orchestration to streamline your data analysis, listen up. Joining Eric Kavanagh in today's episode are esteemed guests here to discuss a new spin on data orchestration. "The whole world is up for grabs right now with respect to data!" notes Houseware Co-Founder Divyansh Saini, whose technology gives business users direct access to data-driven metrics in Snowflake. And when they say metrics, they're referring to the actual, live data of the business, thus (finally) empowering business people to quickly and easily cobble together meaningful views of what's really happening. Check out this episode of...
2022-07-2147 min
DM RadioPrepare to Scale - How Data Ops Enables GrowthWe all know that data drives the information economy, but the efficiency of that engine makes all the difference. That is why DataOps came to be. Savvy practitioners realized that taking a quality manufacturing approach to data management could yield wonders for agility, awareness, and growth. Find out more on this episode of #DMRadio as Eric Kavanagh interviews Yves Mulkers of 7wData and Christopher Bergh of DataKitchen, a pioneer of DataOps.
2022-07-1450 minDM RadioData Integration at Scale: New Rules and RolesThe rules for data integration have certainly changed! Long the domain of batch-processed ETL (Extract-Transform-Load), today's innovators are now moving to ELT; and many companies are choosing to stream data via Kafka and similar engines. What's a data professional to do? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Robin Tandon of Denodo, Michael Nixion of Snaplogic, and a special guest.
2022-06-3050 minDM RadioReally Real: Real-Time Analytics Happening Now!There's never a wrong time for real-time! Historically, the challenge around real-time analytics was mostly the cost, but times have changed. A whole host of new solutions have recently arrived, with others coming down the pike. Check out this episode of #DMRadio to learn more! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview several expert guests, including Analytics veteran Greg Michaelson, formerly of DataRobot, along with Fadi Azhari of Star Rocks and Damian Black formerly of SQLStream. Topics discussed will include analytic databases, MPP architecture, the power of indices, and how to leverage vectorization for the optimal query engine.
2022-06-2451 minDM RadioDomain Specific - Why Data Mesh WorksCould there be a hotter topic than Data Mesh these days? Some say it's still largely theoretical, but the promise of data mesh does make sense: Give discrete groups within an organization dominion over their own data sets, which would be housed within a broader data platform that enables self-service development. A key aspect of the vision is to build data products that are designed and managed by focused departmental teams. Ideally, computational power (and cost) would be carved out according to business value. Sound intriguing? Check out this episode of DM Radio to learn more! Host...
2022-06-1652 minDM RadioCrawl, Walk, Run, Fly -- Modern Data ManagementManaging data has never been more fun! At least, for those doing it well! Some companies are still doing things the old-fashioned ways, but increasingly, innovators are leveraging an array of technologies to move past the crawl phase, and start walking, even running. And for the leaders? They're flying at-scale in the clouds! Find out more by checking out this episode of DM Radio! Host @eric_kavanagh and Co-Host Danielle Oberdier will interview "Data Whisperer" Scott Taylor, along with Peggy Tsai, Big ID; and Nadine Francis, Toronto Star.
2022-06-1052 minDM RadioLIVE from Airside at the TWA HotelPrepare for takeoff! DM Radio Host @eric_kavanagh will interview speakers and delegates from the Airside.Live Conference in NYC! We'll learn about the rise of Analytic Governance, and why it's central to the Information Economy with Patrick Connolly of DataOps.live and Bobby Napiltonia of Okera.
2022-05-2744 minDM RadioTrust Data Revolution: Analytic Governance ArrivesAnalytics are now table stakes in business. Every company needs a strategy for capturing, processing and enriching data to create insights. In fact, the scale of today's analytics landscape is now so vast -- whether in terms of data sources, or just the raw number of analysts trying to examine data -- that old-fashioned ways of governing analytics are falling over. Automation is increasingly important for granting access to critical data sets. And the companies who crack that code? They'll be the winners. Check out this episode of DM Radio to learn more! Host @eric_kavanagh will...
2022-05-1944 minDM RadioWhat Gets Governed? The Data That MattersWith Analytics going mainstream, organizations face a critical bottleneck: Authorizing access to the right people at the right time, a job that can no longer be done manually. Forward-looking companies now realize that dynamic governance is key to success in the Information Economy. How can your organization solve this expanding riddle? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview several experts, including Jonathan Andrews, Charter Communications; Steve Fazio, Talend; Sanjeev Mohan, SanjMo; and Nong Li, Okera. This show will also preview the upcoming AIRSIDE22 Conference in New York City, May 24...
2022-05-1258 minDM RadioAccess, Agility and Durability: The Keys to Data FabricThe Information Economy runs on data, 24/7, 365 days a year. There's no down time; and no more excuses. The criticality of data has in fact created new imperatives that are shaping the technologies and methods that deliver information assets. The solution is increasingly not an either/or on the choice of database; but rather a comprehensive data fabric, one which provides the kind of access, agility and durability that companies need today. What are the keys to success? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out, as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Industry Analyst Sanjeev Mohan, Christopher Gi of U...
2022-05-0548 minDM RadioShare and Share Alike: It's a ThingWhy generate your own data when you can buy or borrow someone else's? That's the value prop for Data Exchanges, and they are taking off. Check out this episode of DM Radio to learn ore as Host Eric Kavanagh interviews several innovative companies, including Nexla, iGrant.io and ProcureDox.
2022-04-2851 minDM RadioDewey Decimal Proud: Why Catalogs RockMaking sense of data is the cornerstone of analytics. Data Catalogs are increasingly a valuable tool for achieving this critical goal. Find out why on this episode of DM Radio, as Host @Eric_Kavanagh interviews Ken Barth, CEO of Catalogic; and Tim Gasper, VP of Product at data.world
2022-04-2250 minDM RadioTeamwork Makes the Dream Work!Before COVID-19, only 6 percent of US office employees worked remotely - a figure that quickly rose to 65 percent throughout the pandemic. This dramatic change in structure demands an even stronger need for communication between teams, especially those that work with data. So what metrics are used to track teamwork efficiency in this brave new world? Are the KPIs that previously defined success the same? Join Eric Kavanagh of Bloor Group and Danielle Oberdier of DiKayo Data as they glean insights from a panel of experts on DM Radio.
2022-04-0851 minDM RadioA Single Pane of Glass? The Key to CloudIf you're used to watching Netflix on one computer, working on another and sporadically checking Twitter on your phone, you may not believe in the existence of "a single pane of glass." The term refers to a sole interface that presents data consolidated from many sources in one display. In the realm of multi-cloud management, it's increasingly a must-have. What makes a pane of class attractive to businesses? The usual constructs apply: an intuitive GUI, connections to critical data sources, sensible alerts and anomaly detection, and collaborative functionality. Find out more on this episode of DMRadio as...
2022-03-1751 minDM RadioData Gravity? Why Cloud Databases Will PrevailInformation assets may not have physical weight, but that doesn't mean data has no gravity. And in the new, cloud-centric world evolving around us, many new data sets are born in the cloud, where they will likely remain, whether for analytical or transactional workloads. That said, on-prem data centers will have a very long tail. What's an organization to do? Join us for this episode of #DMRadio to explore how cloud-borne databases are changing business. There are solutions for revolutionizing the design and deployment of analytic apps. And on the transactional side, distributed architectures are key. To...
2022-03-1051 minDM RadioWelcome to the Industrial CloudWhat is the industrial cloud? It's a network architecture that leverages the strongest aspects of extant cloud offerings. AWS, Azure, GCP - all have their strengths, as do any number of niche players. And now, thanks to the burgeoning role of the Cloud Architect, forward-looking enterprises are building bulletproof infrastructure that optimizes performance, scalability, and of course, security. What does that look like? Check out this episode of DMRadio to find out! Host @Eric_Kavanagh will interview MIchael Gibbs of Go Cloud Careers and Don Boxley of DH2I.
2022-03-0452 minDM RadioFostering Virtuous Circles: The Power of AnalyticsThe flywheel of innovation occurs when you're hitting on all cylinders. You've fostered a culture of data awareness, and it's paying serious dividends. What are your keys to success? Vision? Execution? Evangelism? Check out this episode of #DMRadio to hear Host @eric_kavanagh interview: Kenya Davis, Microsoft; Tony Ayaz, Scuba Analytics; Damon Carr, Data Lake Shore; and Paul Guenther, Knowledge Hub Media.
2022-02-1154 minDM RadioBigger and Wilder? The Data Is EverywhereThe Big Data wave continues to wash over businesses large and small. Thanks in part to the proliferation of cloud-based services, companies in all industries are redefining their core processes to use all manner of big, previously unwieldy data sets. And it's not just for traditional B2B players; but consumer produces and services are now deeply enabled by a range of big data sources and types. Check out this episode of DMRadio to learn more! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Carla Gentry and Whitney Myers of Zuar, and Barry Golombek, SportsDataIO.
2022-02-0353 minDM RadioBeyond Boring: The Backup RenaissanceTime was, backup and restore was a sleepy business. Everyone had to do it, but it wasn't very exciting. Those days are gone! Backup is now an innovative discipline as companies are finding creative ways to leverage backup data, in some cases using copies as de facto data lakes! Check out this episode of DMRadio to learn more as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews: Sathya Sankaran, Catalogic Software; Chris Cummings, FalconStor; and Alistair McKenzie, Predatar.
2022-01-2752 minDM RadioThe Essence of Digital TransformationWhen you get right down to it, automation is the fabric of digital transformation. The blessing and curse of today's business world? There are a thousand ways to get anything done. That's why success requires focus, but ideally after the big picture has been assessed. Find out more on this episode of DMRadio as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Pat Conte of Opsani, Michael Krigsman of CXO Talk and Gray Hardell of Workato.
2022-01-2051 minDM RadioAuthentic Meets Artificial - The New IntelligenceUnderstanding the world around us increasingly involves Artificial Intelligence. Once the stuff of elite corporations, the barrier has now dropped substantially, and practically anyone can get in on the game! Check out this episode of DMRadio to learn more, as Host Eric Kavanagh interviews Robert Nishihara, Anyscale and Jans Aasman, Franz Inc.
2022-01-1452 minDM RadioThe New Gold -- Why Insights are 'Nuggets'Are things panning out for you? Found any good nuggest lately? The gold rush created many stories, and a few rich speculators. Even today, the language of that phenomenon pervades our culture. Today, the nuggets are insights. Check out how forward-looking companies are making the grade by analyzing data, then changing their processes. Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Yves Mulkers of 7wData, Hyoun Park of Amalgam Insights, and Ryan Keane of WGSN.
2022-01-0752 minDM RadioPredictions of Predictions: 2022 In Focus What does the immediate future hold? We're peering over the horizon right now, trying to ascertain which megatrends will shape the future. AI? Analytics? Big Data in the Cloud? Don't forget Data Mesh, or that expanding landscape called the Edge! Join us as host @eric_kavanagh interviews Joe Gaska of GRAX, Gleb Mazhensky of DataFold, and Dave Blaszkowsky of Helios Data.
2022-01-0153 minDM RadioThe Formerly Missing Link: How Data Catalogs Work The concept of a business glossary goes back decades, but it never really worked out. Today, data catalogs have been catapulted to enterprise fame, helping organizations weave together meaningful understanding of even the most complex environments. Find out all the latest on this episode of #DMRadio, as host @eric_kavanagh interviews several experts: Juan Sequeda, Data.World; Rick Sherman, Athena IT Solutions; Sarbjeet Johal, Analyst; Luc Legardeur, Zeenea.
2021-12-2454 minDM RadioYou *Can* Step in the Same Stream TwiceStreaming technology has upended the data business, largely thanks to Apache Kafka, but also because of other technologies such as Apache Flink and Apache Pulsar. In this episode, Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Paul Brebner, Instaclustr; along with Tim Spann and David Kjerrumgaard of StreamNative.
2021-12-1853 minDM RadioManage "At Your Service: From Compute to Storage and More"What changes when you go from a traditional data center environment, to a fully managed as-a-service business model? From an IT costs perspective, just about everything! This is mostly good news, but the transformation should certainly be done with great care. Check out this episode of #DMRadio to learn more as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Kevin Liebl and Alyson Langon of Dell. They'll discuss the impact of CapEx vs OpEx, how as-a-service enables agility, the growing importance of data sovereignty, and the reality of hybrid cloud architectures.
2021-12-1051 minDM RadioTraining Day: How to Optimize Predictive Algorithms The power of prediction is well known in the analytics industry. The big question for today: How do you optimize, both from a design and production perspective? Join this conversation to hear Host @Eric_Kavanagh interview Kathleen L. D. Maley of Experian, David Sweenor of Alteryx, and Tim Wyatt from Lookout.
2021-12-0353 minDM RadioAnalytics Everywhere - The New Rallying Cry for BusinessIn a data-driven world, insights rule the day. The big question is: How? Data Science or Data Warehousing? Python, R or SQL? Embedded or standalone? These are just some of the decisions that today's analytics leaders must answer. Check out this episode of DMRadio to hear host @eric_kavanagh interview several guests, including Bruno Aziza of Google, Eyal David of Model9, and Gael Gioux of Groupe Mutuel.
2021-11-1852 minDM RadioBlocking and Tackling: A New Kind of Marketplace Blockchain technology enables a whole new paradigm for conducting and managing eCommerce. The immutability of the chain combined with smart contracts provides a bulletproof foundation for transactions, and a broad tapestry for analytics. How does it all come together? Check out this episode of DMRadio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Sean Brehm and Nadab Akhtar of CrowdPoint Technologies.
2021-11-1236 minDM RadioData Mesh vs Data Fabric: What Gives?Inside-out or top-down? Those two options now dominate discussion in the data field, as analytic teams decide whether to embrace a data mesh, or a data fabric. The former is federated, focused on domains of data and a largely self-service approach; the latter leverages the traditional, centralized approach to data management, and a specific information architecture that requires strong organizational leadership. Register for this special edition of DMRadio to hear Host @eric_kavanagh interview Bruno Aziza of Google Cloud, along with Gavin Robertson of WhamTech, and a special guest. They'll discuss the key differences between these two...
2021-11-0557 minDM RadioMarketing Lessons of 2020 in HindsightAnalytics drives the MarTech Industry, and in a post-COVID world, online data is central to just about any business strategy. But how can companies assemble the right stack for their needs? With nearly 8,000 sales and marketing solutions on the market, knowing which ones will work for you is the critical question to answer. Hear author and Visionary Mark Schaefer offer his take on the "complex cocktail" that can solve the mystery of the new somewhat-normal in marketing. He'll by joined by Bloor Group CEO Eric Kavanagh, who will give his take on the state of the industry; and...
2021-10-2954 minDM RadioPrivate Eyes Are Watching You! The Privacy Conundrum Does privacy still exist? In many ways, the answer is no. But efforts are being made across industries to instill respect for privacy. PII data, aka Personally Identifiable Information, is a hot topic, and a lot of innovation continues to focus on protecting this info. Register for this show to hear Host @eric_kavanagh interview: Colin Constable, The @ Company; and Ameesh Divatia, Baffle.
2021-10-2553 minDM RadioDesigning the Optimal Hybrid Cloud ArchitectureCloud adoption is often driven by modernization efforts, but the increased investment usually represents a broader approach to digital transformation because, in reality, the public cloud is not always the best option. And once organizations undergo modernization efforts, they often find the increasing complexity creates new challenges. As more companies have gained confidence in the benefits of cloud computing (scalability, operational velocity, elasticity), they have learned new tricks of the trade, including: avoiding vendor lock-in; ensuring resource management and capacity planning; and blending legacy applications and infrastructure. Register for this episode of DMRadio to learn...
2021-10-1454 minDM RadioSense Something, Say Something: Using Sensor Data Sensors, sensors everywhere, but who's got the right architecture to drink from their font? We'll find out on today's episode of DMRadio! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview several guests, including: Brian Sathianathan, Iterate.AI; Christian Lutz, Crate.io; and Sridhar Iyengar, Elemental Machines.
2021-10-0755 minDM RadioMagnum, P.I.I. -- Best Practices for Privacy and Governance Private Eyes have been around for centuries, but these days, they have countless electronic tools at their disposal. Does privacy even exist anymore? The short answer is yes! In fact, there's a renaissance in privacy-related tech happening right now! Register to learn all about it Thursday! Join Eric Kavanagh on DM Radio as he discusses the best practices for privacy and governance with industry experts. Guests: Chase Harmer, ProfitPay; Nick Halsey, Okera; Andrew Milich, Skiff.
2021-09-2452 minDM RadioThe Rise of Data Orchestration Data migration is so 20th Century! The modern enterprise must enable a more strategic marshaling of information assets, one that respects the complexity of business scenarios, and provides visibility across the information supply chain. Some folks call this... Data Orchestration! Register for this episode of DM Radio to hear Host @eric_kavanagh interview several guests, including Bin Fan, Alluxio; Blake Burch, Shipyard; Guillaume Hervé, Zetane Systems and Cameron Turner, Kin + Carta.
2021-09-1744 minDM RadioDecisions, Decisions... How to Choose an Analytics Tool Host, @Eric_Kavanagh, will be discussing how to choose an analytics tool with industry experts Don Vadakan, Chief Sales Officer at Fractal Analytics; Rohit Choundhary, Founder & CEO at acceldata; and, Ben Schein, Domo’s VP of Data Curiosity.
2021-09-0952 minDM RadioDefining the Modern Data Platform Host, Eric Kavanagh discusses the modern data platform with industry experts: Simon Crosby, Swim.ai Ray Chohan, PatSnap Anand Babu Periasamy, MinIO Kendall Clark, Stardog
2021-09-0642 minDM RadioManage "By the Numbers: Making MarTech Work, Part II"Eric Kavanagh discusses MarTech with guests: David Henry, Amperity Lisa Spira, Persado Christina Mautz, MOZ
2021-08-2853 minDM RadioTime After Time: Why Time-Series Databases Matter Database schemas can help optimize performance for all kinds of tasks: operational, analytical, transactional. But the element of time is sometimes overlooked. Not anymore, as a whole host of time-series database technologies take hold! Check out this episode of DM Radio to learn more! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Hyuon Park, Amalgam Insights; Lori Witzel, TIBCO; and Tim Hall, InfluxData.
2021-08-2055 minDM RadioSeeing Is Understanding: A Visual Path to Transformation Digital transformation is happening everywhere these days, and there are countless paths to success. One of the more creative routes uses a visual programming language to allow the business and IT to collaborate in real-time. Find out more on this episode of DM Radio as Host @eric-kavanagh interviews Sheryl Koenigsberg of Mendix and Conway Solomon of WRSTBND.
2021-08-1753 minDM RadioMeet Me at the Lakehouse: A New Era in Data?What do you get when you cross a Data Warehouse with a Data Lake? You get the comprehensive storage and versatility of a Data Lake, but also the performance of a Data Warehouse. Some are calling this concept a Lakehouse! Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out how you can bring Data Warehouse capabilities to your Data Lake and gain insights from your data by using a Lakehouse architecture. Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Dipti Bokar of Ahana and Li Kang from Kyligence.
2021-08-0952 minDM RadioBy the Numbers: Making MarTech WorkNumbers don't lie, but making sense of your marketing metrics can be a real challenge. That's mostly because vendors for sales and marketing software use their own mechanisms for tracking engagement. And then there are the cloud platforms, which tend to change their policies without much notice. What's a marketer to do? Check out this episode of DM Radio, as host @eric_kavanagh interviews an all-star cast of experts: Auseh Britt, Terminus; Beth Gostanian, Vidmob; Steffen Schebesta, Sendinblue.
2021-07-2454 minDM RadioMasters of Data: Why MDM Matters More Than Ever Master Data Management has been a critical discipline for more than 20 years, as organiations have sought to virtually reconcile all manner of information systems. It started with products, and Product Information Management; but now has spread to finance and many other verticals. Hear the latest on this episode of DM Radio, as host @eric_kavanagh talks to Bill Okane of Profisee, and Joe Northern of MDM Strategies.
2021-07-0953 minDM RadioFrom One Machine to Another: The Learning ContinuesYou see it everywhere these days, the telltale signs of machine learning! Business processes are being optimized. Consumers are being targeted more effectively by advertisers (at least sometimes). And a lot of the nitty-gritty cleanup work is being done automatically, at least in the data world. We'll talk about that and more on today's episode of DM Radio, as host @eric_kavanagh interviews Sri Sundaralingam, ExtraHop; Muddu Sudhakar, Aisera; Harish Doddi, Datatron; and Japjt Tulsi, Matterport
2021-06-2553 minDM RadioBack Up, Restore, and So Much MoreOn this episode of DM Radio, Eric Kavanagh delves into Data Continuity with guests: Barr Moses, Monte Carlo Michael Ferranti, Portworx at Pure Storage Ranga Rajagopalan, Commvault JG Heithcock, Retrospect
2021-06-1053 minDM RadioSharing Is Caring! The Rise of Data ExchangesShare and share alike! That's what our parents taught us, right? So it's high time we take that message to the world of data! And it's happening right now. Data Exchanges are really taking off, as companies share data about products, trends, transactions, you name it. Find out more in this episode of DM Radio! Host: Eric Kavanagh Guests: Bruno Aziza, Google Cloud Brian Platz, Flur.ee Matt Heelan, Illumisoft Peter Swanson, Pieces, inc. & Bowtie BI
2021-05-2854 minDM RadioBlocking and Tackling: Why Blockchain Matters NowPodcast Host: Eric Kavanagh Guests: Sean Brehm, CrowdPoint Technologies Oliver Oram, Chainvine Mance Harmon, Hedera Hashgraph
2021-05-1852 minDM RadioRumors of the Data Center's Demise? Exaggerated Everything's going to the cloud, right? That's what people say! But rest assured, on-prem data centers will have a very long tail. Just how long? Only time will tell! But we see a strong future for data center technologies, and the value that they accrue. Learn from several experts on this episode of DM Radio, as host @eric_kavanagh interviews: Charles Mokuolu with EdgeMicro; Jeremy Fitzpatrick , NFINIT; and Alex Chircop, StorageOS.
2021-05-1846 minDM RadioProcess Makes Perfect: From RPA to IPA and BeyondToday's successful companies know how to automate critical business functions. The biggest winners found a way to get strategic about this process, leveraging a range of technologies, from traditional automation to RPA and ultimately IPA. Robotic Process Automation, as it's called, enables traditional workflows to be automated, step by step. More recently, Intelligent Process Austomation took this practice a large step forward, by enabling dynamic automation. What's next? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Pankaj Chowdry of FortressIQ, Harald Nehring of SAP, and Prince Kohli of Automation Anywhere.
2021-04-3052 minDM RadioIntentions Speak Louder: Another Win for AIUnderstanding intent represents a major milestone in the world of Artificial Intelligence. The practice of ascertaining a person's intent (or that of a machine, frankly) is similar to the long-standing discipline of predictive analytics, but it's arguably a deeper view into the psyche (or inner workings). This is just another way in which AI is transforming business. Check out this episode of DM Radio to hear host @eric_kavanagh interview several experts, including Andrew Feldman of Cerebras Systems, Chris Nicholson of Pathmind, and a special guest!
2021-04-2653 minDM RadioSolving Data Drift: The Many Benefits of DataOpsData keeps on driftin', driftin', driftin' away! Well, that's how rockstar legend Steve Miller would describe it had he gone into the data biz. Good thing he didn't! But back to that data drift: it's not so good, and really can send a business sideways if not detected and corrected. That's why DataOps showed up. Like the DevOps of data, this new discipline can do wonders for your information strategy. Find out more in this episode of DM Radio, as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Christopher Bergh of DataKitchen, Sheel Choksi of Ascend.io, and a Floyd Smith from Unravel...
2021-04-0953 minDM RadioWaves of Innovation - Why IoT Is Just Getting StartedThe Internet of Things grows by leaps and bounds every day. And so do the solutions that enable this massive industry to get better at tracking and managing technology assets all over the world! What's the latest? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Christian Lutz, Crate.io; Lucas Funes, Webee; and Victor Wollesen, Per Vices.
2021-04-0253 minDM RadioA Platform Approach: The Key to Data Science SuccessThe practice of data science can improve any business, but there are key success factors, including quality data, an understanding of business processes, and a commitment to remain focused. One way to solve many of these objectives "out of the box" is to employ a data science platform. Register for this episode of DM Radio to hear host @eric_kavanagh interview several guests about the nature, possibilities and real-world practice of data science! He'll talk to Loretta Faluade of PROS, Josh Poduska of Domino Data Lab, and Shawn Rogers of TIBCO.
2021-03-2655 minDM RadioManage "Execution Management: The Next Big Thing?"Original Broadcast Date: March, 18th 2021 The most pervasive function of enterprise software boils down to one critical concept: Automation! Every application since the dawn of computing automates something. But hitherto, most solutions focused on automating fairly granular processes. That's now changing as a suite of technologies now focuses on automation that is decidedly more strategic. The end result is a whole new order of business value that promises to usher in a new era of enterprise agility. Check out this episode of DM Radio to hear host @eric_kavanagh interview Rich Waldron of Tray.io, And Bich-Thuy...
2021-03-2453 minDM RadioStreams of Data: Why Real-Time Wins the RaceEveryone wants the freshest data, and why not? Yesterday's information can still provide value, and last year's as well, but there's nothing so powerful as knowing what's happening right now. That's why streams of data are gaining tremendous traction. Apache Kafka is everywhere these days, as are orchestration platforms that leverage it. And Kafka isn't the only game in town. How can your company stay up to speed? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview several industry visionaries, including Neil Barton, CleanData; Shawn Rogers, TIBCO; and Justin Reock of Perforce.
2021-03-1356 minDM RadioTogether, We Got This! The New Age of CollaborationTeamwork makes the dream work! And these days, there are so many technologies that can help. But tech is only 20% of the challenge. The other 80%? That requires leadership; depends on culture; resides in the hearts and minds of your people. How can you optimize? Register for this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview David Yang of Yva.ai, and the inimitable Judwith Hurwitz, of Hurwitz Associates!
2021-03-0529 minDM RadioMasters of the Universe? How MDM Leaders Solve Broadcast Date: February 25, 2021 at 3 PM ET Master Data Management remains a cornerstone of information systems. It's essentially a methodology for virtually reconciling specific entities across a variety of sources. Done correctly, MDM allows companies to track inventory, revenue, and a range of other entities. Why does this matter in the modern world of far-flung systems? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host Eric Kavanagh will interview MDM experts Aaron Zornes of the MDM Institute, Scott Taylor, the "data whisperer," and Bob Eve of TIBCO.
2021-02-2652 minDM RadioData Integration At-Scale: New Rules for the RoadEric Kavanagh CEO at The Bloor Group Guests: Nir Livneh CEO & Founder, Equalum Rick Sherman Managing Partner at Athena IT Solutions Eugene Burke Program Director, Content & Shared Services at Clarivate Analytics
2021-02-1953 minDM RadioThe Decline of Dashboards? Not So Fast, Vizzy!Once the pinnacle of analytics projects, dashboards are reportedly falling out of favor with business users. How so? The various arguments say they're too static, too simple, too complex, or just too staid. Other luminaries suggest that most use cases for data enrichment should bypass the dashboard and get plugged right into an operational system. That's fair enough, but are dashboards really going away? Don't count on it! Host: Eric Kavanagh Guests: Myles Gilsenan Director – Oracle Business Analytics at Perficient Jen Stirrup CEO & Founder of Da...
2021-02-1254 minDM RadioANALYTICS EVERYWHERE: UPPING THE ENTERPRISE ANTEOnce the domain of elite organizations, the power of analytics now pervades the business world. And there are so many choices for how to generate that analysis. Data Warehousing is alive and well, but so is Data Science! And you can even just rent the analysis these days to find the insights you want. What's a data professional to do? Register for this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview several guests. Guests: David Leichner, SQREAM Darren Pierce, Magnitude George Demarest, Kyligence Chris Hillman, Teradata
2021-02-0553 minDM RadioData Science, Writ LargeEric Kavanagh CEO at The Bloor Group Eric Siegel Founder at Predictive Analytics World John Brunn Chief Information Security Officer at Domino Data Lab Joe Gaska CEO of GRAX
2020-10-2854 minDM RadioThe Strategic CDO with TIAA Eric Kavanagh CEO at The Bloor Group Eric has nearly 30 years of experience as a career journalist with a keen focus on enterprise technologies. He designs and moderates a variety of New Media programs, including The Briefing Room, DM Radio and Espresso Series, as well as GARP's Leadership and Research Webcasts. His mission is to help people leverage the power of software, methodologies and politics in order to get things done. Oleg Aspis Managing Director, Office of the CDO at TIAA Oleg Aspis is the Managing Director an...
2020-09-2555 minDM RadioMappy Hour: Learning to Leverage Spatial Data At ScaleHost: Eric Kavanagh CEO, The Bloor Group Guests: Kent Marten, Tableau Richard Cooke, Esri Marc Goldman, Esri Join today's episode of DM Radio to learn from several of the world's savviest experts in geospatial! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview three visionaries who use this technology to optimize all manner of business processes, saving millions of dollars, and expediting once-laborious and cumbersome timelines.
2020-01-3153 minDM RadioModern Data Warehousing: On-Prem and in the CloudOriginal airdate 11/21/19 Host: Eric Kavanagh Guests: Krish Krishnan, Sixth Sense Advisors Kent Graziano, Snowflake Brian Bulkowski, Yellowbrick Yes, it's true: The rumors of data warehousing's demise have been greatly exaggerated! Despite all the hullabaloo around Hadoop, reality ultimately set in, and businesses realized that data warehousing remains a viable mechanism for understanding important corporate data at scale. Part of the resurgence in data warehousing as a practice resulted from the skyrocketing success of cloud-based services such as Amazon RedShift, and Snowflake. What does this mean for the average...
2019-12-1653 min
InsideAnalysisState of The Enterprise With Eric Kavanagh & Tendu YogurtcuOnce a year our President, Eric Kavanagh, updates us on The State of the Enterprise and he assures us the enterprise is strong and growing thanks to the power of the cloud and Big Data. Tendu Yogurtcu of Syncsort joins Eric for a discussion about the state of today's enterprise and how Syncsort provides specialized solutions to enterprises in over 100 countries and to over 80% of the Fortune 100 companies. Syncsort helps companies to optimize their data on Big Data platforms such as Hadoop, Splunk, NoSQL & cloud to improve data quality allowing for for, actionable analytics and trusted business i...
2019-01-2921 min