

Speaking of Data
TDWI
TDWI presents, Speaking of Data, the premier Data, AI, & Analytics podcast for businesses and practitioners. Speaking of Data delivers information, insights, and tangible advice around the latest topics, trends, and events in the data management, AI, and analytics industry! Episodes feature our expert analysts, instructors, tech thought leaders and members of the TDWI community that are in the trenches doing the work everyday.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 15min
Blowing Up Data Governance with Laura Madsen
Laura Madsen, co-founder and partner at Moxy Analytics, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss blowing up data governance - including common misnomers, hallmarks of success, and a preview of the courses Laura will be teaching at TDWI Transform 2024 in Las Vegas. For more information on Laura's courses and to view the full agenda please visit: TDWI Transform 2024.

Nov 6, 2023 • 34min
The State of Analytics in 2023 with James Kobielus
James Kobielus, senior research director for data management with TDWI, joins host Andrew Miller to explore the state of analytics in 2023 - including analytics practices, modernization trends, and governance. To download and explore Jim's report please visit: TDWI "State of" Reports.

Oct 30, 2023 • 25min
Data Strategies for AI in the Enterprise with David Stodder
David Stodder, Senior Research Director for Business Intelligence with TDWI, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss data strategies for AI in the enterprise - including data management and data governance for artificial intelligence and machine learning as well as a preview of TDWI's upcoming Modern Data Leader's Summit in 2024. For more information on TDWI Las Vegas and the Modern Data Leader's Summit please visit TDWI upcoming Events.

Oct 23, 2023 • 20min
The House of Data with Dr. James Barker
Dr. James Barker, director of professional services for data strategy with Alation, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss the House of Data - including key concepts, stewardship roles, and data councils. For more information about data governance please visit TDWI.

Oct 17, 2023 • 20min
Modern Data Architectures with John O'Brien
John O'Brien, principal advisor and industry analyst with Radiant Advisors, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss modern data architectures - including a preview of the courses John will be teaching at TDWI Orlando. For more information and to view the full agenda please visit: TDWI Orlando.

Oct 9, 2023 • 16min
AI and Advanced Analytics with Sam Wong
Sam Wong, Senior Director for Data, Analytics, and AI with Mark Anthony Group, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss AI and advanced analytics - including the ways Mark Anthony Group is implementing new initiatives and a preview of Sam's upcoming presentation at TDWI Orlando's Executive Summit. For more information and to view the agenda please visit: TDWI Orlando Executive Summit.

Oct 3, 2023 • 34min
In the Know: Generative AI with Fern Halper
Fern Halper, Ph.D., TDWI vice president and senior research director for advanced analytics, joins host Andrew Miller to define some of the most commonly used terminology when discussing generative AI - including foundation model, prompt engineering, and hallucinations. To learn more about this topic please visit What is Generative AI?

Sep 25, 2023 • 20min
Data Strategy and Privacy with Evan Levy
Evan Levy, industry consultant and parnter at Integral Data, LLC, joins host Andrew Miller to discuss the evolution of the concept and execution of a data strategy - including the need for a data strategy, the challenges of operating without one, and a preview of Evan's courses at TDWI Orlando. To learn more about Evan's courses, and to see the full agenda for both the TDWI Seminar on "Building Your Company's Data Strategy" as well as TDWI Orlando, please visit TDWI Upcoming Events.

Sep 18, 2023 • 52min
Part Three: Achieving Scalable, Agile, and Comprehensive Data Management and Governance with Kevin Bohan and Liam Yu
Kevin Bohan, Director of Product Marketing with Denodo, and Liam Yu, Product Marketer with Hitachi Vantara, discuss the challenges and solutions for data management in distributed environments, data governance challenges and recommendations, the significance of data strategy and access control, and exploring the future of AI and Hitachi's data management solutions.

Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 2min
Part Two: Achieving Scalable, Agile, and Comprehensive Data Management and Governance with Danny Sandwell and Conor Jensen
Danny Sandwell and Conor Jensen discuss the Best Practices Report on achieving scalable, agile and comprehensive data management and governance. They explore building effective data governance, accelerating access to timely data, and the challenges of data governance. They also talk about their expertise in data and analytics, weather analysis, and the major challenges organizations face in data governance.