The Transformation of Data Warehouse Appliances

Jay Allardyce is the Chief Product Officer and Head of Customer Success at Uptake Software.  Our conversation touched on his extensive background in technology and analytics from his time at HP, Vertica, and GE prior to joining Uptake.  We discuss the evolution of the market around analytic software, some of the key experiences and lessons from working with different types of customers and business problems, and the unique value-add that AI provides when embedded in business process.  We discuss the landscape of IoT platforms and the critical elements for success both in terms of the platform as well as in organizations adopting advanced connected solutions, and dive into some of the aspects of the energy industry that make it a unique, and exciting sector for innovation.  Lastly, he shares his vision for AI-powered transformation and the unique opportunities across different industries today.