The Ravit Show

How should organizations protect data in the AI era? At Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, security and data governance are top of mind. I spoke with Murali Balakrishnan, Data Security Expert, and Ganesh Kirti (Hiring), CEO of TrustLogix, about the biggest security challenges organizations face today.We discussed data access governance, AI data protection strategies, and the guardrails needed for secure data movement across cloud and on-prem environments. Murli also shared insights on how data platform owners can collaborate effectively with security teams.#GartnerDA #GenAI #GartnerOrlando2025 #theravitshow

Why is data observability a must-have? I had an insightful conversation with Salma Bakouk, CEO & Co-Founder, Sifflet on The Ravit Show, about why data observability is no longer optional for businesses.We discussed why every organization needs a proactive approach to data quality, why data engineers shouldn’t be solely responsible for it, and what companies can do to ensure trustworthy, reliable data for decision-making.As data complexity grows, having visibility into your pipelines is more important than ever.#GartnerDA #GenAI #GartnerOrlando2025 #theravitshow

Is your data infrastructure ready for AI? I had an insightful conversation with Drew Clarke, GM, Data Business Unit at Qlik, on The Ravit Show about the evolving landscape of data management and AI readiness. We discussed Qlik’s recent acquisition of Upsolver (acquired by Qlik) and how it enhances low-latency data ingestion and optimization, particularly with Apache Iceberg. Drew also shared insights on modern data product strategies and how businesses can maximize value from their data.A key takeaway? AI success starts with data quality. We explored how companies can assess if their data is AI-ready using Trust Scores and how to balance data innovation with compliance and governance.For organizations looking to build a scalable, AI-driven data strategy, this conversation is packed with valuable insights!!!!#data #ai #gartnerorlando2025 #theravitshow

How is Agentic AI transforming analytics? I had a great conversation with Brendan Grady, GM, Analytics Business Unit at Qlik, on The Ravit Show about the future of AI-driven analytics.We explored how Agentic AI is reshaping decision-making, the role of generative AI in automating analytics workflows, and the steps organizations need to take to transition from traditional models to AI-driven insights. Brendan also shared key pitfalls to avoid when integrating AI into an analytics strategy.Please note — Qlik Connect is happening in May 13-15, 2025 you will hear from us again there!Learn more about Qlik Connect — https://www.qlikconnect.com/#GartnerDA #GenAI #GartnerOrlando2025 #theravitshow

At Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, I spoke with Raj Bains, CEO of Prophecy on The Ravit Show, about why they’re back at Gartner, the key data challenges they’re solving, and how AI is playing a bigger role in modern data transformation. We also discussed their latest funding, real-world customer use cases, and what to expect from their panel discussion with Sanjeev Mohan on Wednesday: "The Impact of GenAI on Data Teams."#GartnerDA #GenAI #GartnerOrlando2025 #theravitshow

Is Data Fabric the key to solving AI challenges?I had a great chat with my good friend Kaycee Lai, Founder of Promethium, at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando about the biggest trends shaping Data & AI today.We talked about why Data Fabric is the hot topic at the conference, what analysts and enterprise leaders are saying, and how companies are using Promethium to tackle AI and data challenges. Kaycee also shared some real-world use cases and what’s next for Promethium.A must-watch for anyone thinking about the future of AI-driven data management!#GartnerDA #GenAI #GartnerOrlando2025 #theravitshow

Is your data ready for GenAI? I had a great conversation with Simon McVeigh, Global VP, Sales Engineering at K2view on The Ravit Show, about what it really takes to prepare enterprise data for Generative AI.We discussed the critical requirements for using data in GenAI projects, how to maintain privacy and security, and what’s needed to scale AI initiatives successfully.Getting data AI-ready isn’t just about access—it’s about trust, governance, and scalability.#GartnerDA #GenAI #GartnerOrlando2025 #theravitshow

Is your data truly GenAI-ready? I’m here at Day 1 of the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, and there’s a lot of buzz around GenAI and data readiness!I just sat down with Ronen Schwartz, CEO of K2view on The Ravit Show, to dive into what it really means to get your data AI-ready. We discussed key insights from the conference, what Gartner analysts are saying, and how K2view is helping organizations move from exploration to execution. Ronen also shared why data integration tools are more critical than ever in the GenAI era.#GartnerDA #GenAI #GartnerOrlando2025 #theravitshow

Is your data ready for GenAI-driven customer service? At Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando, I spoke with Iris Zarecki, Product Marketing Director at K2view, about how GenAI is transforming customer service and what it takes to make these projects successful.We discussed why customer service is one of the biggest use cases for GenAI, the critical role of data in ensuring AI delivers real value, and the key infrastructure requirements businesses need to move from pilot to production.#data #ai #gartnerorlando2025 #theravitshow

Is a Data Lakehouse the key to unlocking AI success? I had a great discussion on how Data Lakehouses are shaping the future of AI with Edward Calvesbert, VP, Product Management - watsonx, IBM, on The Ravit Show!We explored the evolving relationship between data quality and AI success, the biggest misconceptions companies have about using their data for AI, and how data architects and engineers need to adapt.We also tackled the challenge of data silos, the explosion of unstructured data, and the crucial balance between security, governance, and scaling AI across the enterprise.AI is only as good as the data behind it—so how do we ensure businesses are using the right data?#watsonx #sponsored #ibm #theravitshow