Are you on top of the latest innovations in data, analytics, and AI? With data being pivotal to strategy and change, the Data-powered Innovation Jam podcast gives you the key to some of the most crucial aspects of business success. Through our guests, we bring you the latest trends from the world of data and AI, discussing the best ideas and experiences. Our hosts with their decades of profound experience and a background in avant-garde music, will also explore the edges of jazz, rock, and p ...
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Listen to data and analytics leaders share the secrets of their success. Wayne Eckerson, long-time global thought leader interviews guests who run data and analytics programs at Fortune 2000 organizations around the world. Tune in to stay abreast of the latest technologies, techniques, and trends in our fast-paced industry.
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In More Than Reports, Paul and Alex explore the many ways in which data technology can be used by small and midsize businesses to promote transformational growth. We talk openly about the opportunities and challenges companies face as they try to make sense of an increasingly complex environment. Together with our expert guests we break the facts away from the hype and never lose sight of our target: value.
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Ready to think beyond your common data environment and unlock what's possible when people, systems, and organizations are successfully integrated? Discover how the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry and project owners can save time, reduce risk, and drive ROI with modern collaborative project information management.
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Join us each week to hear real-world advice and insights from senior marketing, growth and product leaders who are driving growth at the world's fastest growing companies.
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Each week I’ll be interviewing experts and users alike on their experience with Fabric, warts and all. I can guarantee that we’ll have voices you aren’t used to and perspectives you won’t expect. Each episode will be 30 minutes long with a single topic, so you can listen during your commute or while you exercise. Skip the topics you aren’t interested in. This will be a podcast that respects your time and your intelligence. No 2 hour BS sessions.
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In this Episode, Frank Geisler explains Realtime Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric. We learn how RTI is its own thing in Fabric and is not directly backed by Parquet like a Lakehouse is. We also dig into the distinction between real-time analytics and real-time intelligence. The latter is not just reporting but being able to trigger activity based o…
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Why and How Streaming Data Drives the Success of Generative AI
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7:29This blog defines streaming data, explains why companies need it, and explores how streaming data pipelines feed multi-faceted GenAI applications.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/why-and-how-streaming-data-drives-the-success-of-generative-aiBy Eckerson Group
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Cloud computing has long been a familiar fixture in the digital sky, but that doesn’t mean innovation has stopped soaring. In this episode, hosts Ron Tolido, Robert Engels, and Weiwei Feng discuss all things cloud with Carolin Eggers, Director, Data & AI, EMEA North, Google Cloud. The first kind of cloud? There’s nothing UFO about it. That’s well u…
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In this episode, Ginger Grant talks about the differences between warehouse and lakehouses in Fabric. We talk about how Warehouses make more sense if you are doing a lot of ad-hoc querying. In most other cases, Lakehouse will be easier and fewer steps. Links Lakehouse versus Warehouse decision guide Delta lake vacuum Polaris engine behind Fabric Wa…
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Managing Change in the Age of AI: The Head, Heart, and Herd Framework - Audio Blog
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8:38Change is inevitable, but adoption is key. From AI/ML tools to leadership shifts, success depends on aligning people, not just technology.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/managing-change-in-the-age-of-ai-the-head-heart-and-herd-frameworkBy Eckerson Group
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Ep 3. Extracting Data from Legacy Systems
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35:38In this episode, Kellyn Gorman talks about the challenges of getting data out of legacy systems (i.e. relational data bases) into Fabric. She explains that whoever hosts the data wins. She talks about often content talks about the golden path or focuses on the marketing content, but it's much rarer to see content that deals with the difficult edge …
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Is quantum computing an early ‘70s thing? Well, certainly if you compare it to the new, experimental music that was released then. To many, quantum computing feels like listening to an early Pink Floyd record for the very first time: alien, incomparable, confusing, but above all: intriguing. Quite different from the more mainstream band the Floyd l…
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Ep. 2 Medallion Architecture with Cathrine Wilhelmsen
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35:25Cathrine explains how there isn't a single solution for architecting your data lake with Microsoft Fabric. We walk through all the different moving pieces of getting started with Fabric and lakehouses. Catherine touches on some different ways of implementing medallion in Fabric. She also makes the point Medallion is not the same as Dev / QA / Prod.…
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In this Episode, I interview Kristyna Ferris about the different types of data Movement in Microsoft Fabric. Specifically, we talk about gen 2 dataflows, data pipelines, and Spark notebooks. We see how you start simple and work your way up. Kristyna shares the "faucets first" approach at P3 adaptive. Links Yak shaving Rapid development Datatypes in…
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Analytics and AI for SAP Environments: Build a Unified Data Foundation to Drive Advanced Use Cases - Audio Blog
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8:46This blog covers integrating SAP and third-party systems to build a unified data foundation for analytics and AI in conversational use cases.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/analytics-and-ai-for-sap-environments-build-a-unified-data-foundation-to-drive-advanced-use-casesBy Eckerson Group
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Knock, knock, Neo. Think Agents are a thing of the future? Look again at the iconic movie, The Matrix—they've been hiding in plain sight. In the first episode of 2025, hosts Ron Tolido, Weiwei Feng, and Robert Engels venture down the digital rabbit hole of Virtual Twins with Morgan Zimmerman, CEO of NETVIBES at Dassault Systèmes. It’s a fascinating…
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Build or Buy RAG? Four Questions to Guide Your Approach to Retrieval Augmented Generation for GenAI - Audio Blog
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9:59This blog recommends four questions to help data and AI leaders compare homegrown and commercial options for retrieval augmented generation.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/build-or-buy-rag-four-questions-to-guide-your-approach-to-retrieval-augmented-generation-for-genaiBy Eckerson Group
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Episode 6 of 6 in our Data Architecture Series In this episode, we conclude our discussion on data warehouses. As technology costs continue to drop, small and mid-sized businesses are now in an excellent position to invest in these solutions. We explore key considerations, including costs, potential risks, and strategies to avoid common pitfalls. T…
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Do we hear sleigh bells in that surf rock soundtrack? Well, anything can happen when you tune in to the Data-powered Innovation Jam podcast—especially in the very last episode of the year! Our hosts Weiwei Feng (winning top honours for her Christmas sweater), Robert Engels, and Ron Tolido gather with their producer Arne Rossmann by a cozy fireplace…
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The Value and Potential of a Data Warehouse for the AEC Industry
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21:34In this episode, we dive into the benefits of implementing a data warehouse in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. We discuss how centralizing data can address issues like fragmented systems, improve search and reporting, and prepare your organization to fully leverage AI. Whether you're migrating to the cloud or seeking…
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Autonomous AI isn’t just a futuristic dream—it’s here, and robots are redefining industries. But who would have thought the human touch is so crucial to success? In this electrifying episode, hosts Robert Engels, Weiwei Feng, and Ron Tolido are joined by Kence Anderson, CEO and co-founder of Composabl and author of “Designing Autonomous AI: A Guide…
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Episode 5 of 6 series in our Data Architecture series. With this episode, we near the end of our 6-part series on data architectures and dive into our first discussion on data warehouses. As the most popular method for storing data for reporting and analytics, data warehouses play a crucial role for growing businesses. However, there’s ongoing deba…
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Predictions 2025: Everything is About to Change - Audio Blog
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17:33What will change next year? In the age of generative AI, the answer is simple: Everything!Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/predictions-2025-everything-is-about-to-changeBy Eckerson Group
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Bayer, a global powerhouse with a diverse portfolio spanning pharmaceuticals via consumer health, all the way to crop science. So, what do you get when you have a guest from Bayer discussing data and AI? Even more diverse topics, of course. In this episode, hosts Weiwei Feng, Robert Engels, and Ron Tolido are joined by Mukesh Dubey, Product Managem…
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The Strategic Importance and ROI of Digital Delivery in AEC Projects
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45:39In this episode of the ProjectReady Podcast, we explore the role of digital delivery in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry with special guests Jeff Walter, Digital Transformation Leader at AECOM Canada and Nicholas Childs, Construction Account Executive at Autodesk. As project complexity grows, digital delivery methods a…
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The Shiny Allure of Data Observability - Audio Blog
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15:31Exploring data observability’s limits in data migration, integrity audits, and the need for specialized tools for reliability.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/the-shiny-allure-of-data-observability-its-limits-in-data-migration-integrity-audits-and-certificationBy Eckerson Group
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Unlocking Data Monetization Success - Audio Blog
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8:26A strategic approach to data monetization covering key processes, risks, and organizational shifts needed for success.Published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/unlocking-data-monetization-successBy Eckerson Group
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Good Data Architecture - Anti-Monolith - Audio Blog
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6:02A fresh perspective on data architecture, advocating for an 'anti-monolith' approach inspired by engineering best practices.Published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/good-data-architecture-anti-monolithBy Eckerson Group
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Sometimes, language is universal – one could win the Eurovision Song Contest with lyrics like “la-la-la” or “ding-a-dong! But when it comes to sharing data across companies, sectors, and countries, we need a little more than catchy choruses. Enter Gaia-X: a pan-European platform designed to enable trusted, decentralized data sharing and digital eco…
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Episode 4 of 6 in our Data Architecture series. Welcome to the 4th episode in our 6-part series, where we dive deep into the world of data architecture, breaking down why it matters and how it impacts your business. This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Operational Data Stores, or ODSs—an often-overlooked architecture that can provide real-time i…
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Blue is the new green! Data is key to achieving sustainability goals and a greener planet, but what about a bluer planet? Our guest, Heidi Karlsson, Director of Open Footprint Forum at The Open Group, joins us to ‘dive deep’ into this topic. As a facilitator in creating open data standards for global carbon emission exchange, Heidi shares insights …
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Episode 3 of 6 in our Data Architecture series. Ready to level up your data game? If your transactional system isn’t providing all the insights you need, it might be time to explore more powerful ways to extract information from your data. In today’s episode, we discuss the simplest way to store data in a database and introduce two essential concep…
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Blending Data Mesh and Data Fabric: Crafting a Balanced Data Strategy - Audio Blog
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11:54Many practitioners view data mesh and data fabric as mutually exclusive approaches to data strategy. However, these paradigms complement each other. Data mesh focuses on decentralization and autonomy; Data fabric ensures centralized integration and governance. Let’s dive into how blending elements of both can offer flexibility and control to create…
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Starting Simple: System of Record Reporting
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29:20Episode 2 of 6 in our Data Architecture series. Like many things, data architectures can range from simple to highly complex. In this episode, Paul and Alex explain what "simple" means when building a reporting and analytics solution for your business. The advancement of business intelligence (BI) tools make system of record (SOR) reporting much mo…
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What’s bigger news in 2025: The Gallagher brothers reuniting Oasis, or generative AI going enterprise scale? Tough call, but we’ll stick with AI for now. Just as Noel Gallagher’s grounded presence is complemented by his rebellious brother Liam, generative AI stands to benefit from Graph technology. Graphs bring context, semantics, and deeper unders…
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Episode 1 of 6 in our Data Architecture series. Paul and Alex start a series of conversations about the importance of data architecture. While business leaders at growing companies may have limited time to focus on technical issues, Paul and Alex demonstrate the significant value in understanding how different system designs affect outcomes. They d…
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Get ready for a compelling discussion on diversity in data! Expanding perspectives always uncovers fresh insights and new opportunities—and this is especially true in the world of data. Joining us is Jennifer Belissent, Principal Data Strategist at Snowflake, whose career journey embodies diversity itself. From Peace Corps volunteer to academic res…
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A Novel Approach for Reducing Cloud Data Warehouse Expenses from Coginiti - Audio Blog
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6:31As organizations grapple with data spread across various storage locations, solutions like Coginiti Hybrid Query offer a much-needed alternative to fragmented tools.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/a-novel-approach-for-reducing-cloud-data-warehouse-expenses-from-coginitiBy Eckerson Group
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Navigating Digital Transformation in AEC: Strategies for Success
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46:39In this episode join ProjectReady and Nicholas Childs, Construction Account Executive at Autodesk, as we explore the complexities and considerations surrounding digital transformation within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The discussion will focus on the challenges of transitioning to cloud-based solutions, the indi…
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Business is all about staying ahead of the competition. Can data give you a competitive edge? People and the decisions they make determine a company’s success. In today’s world of information overload, a data-driven culture is essential to successfully compete. How does data inform your team members’ decisions? If you are thinking about how to leve…
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Remember the exciting days of data mesh not so long ago? A lot of organizations saw the potential of domain-owned data, federated governance, self-service platforms, and data as a product. Then ChatGPT hit the market, and everybody got distracted. Now the concepts are back, with a vengeance. Our guest of today, Pavel Doležal, indeed acknowledges it…
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Ten Key Market Trends in Next-Generation Data Catalogs - Audio blog
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6:40This blog post explores the evolving landscape of data catalogs, highlighting ten key market trends driving the adoption of next-generation solutions.Published:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/ten-key-market-trends-in-next-generation-data-catalogsBy Eckerson Group
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Refining the Right Fuel: How Data Integration Drives the AI/ML Model Lifecycle
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8:19Data teams must filter, blend, and refine raw data inputs to create the high-octane fuel that drives innovation with artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML).Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/refining-the-right-fuel-how-data-integration-drives-the-ai-ml-model-lifecycleBy Eckerson Group
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Your data, your choice—where you store it is up to you. While cloud vendors often make compelling pitches, their services come at a cost, and the truth is, it can add up quickly. For mid-market businesses, every dollar counts, and decisions about using the cloud for data storage, infrastructure, computing, integration, and analytics can have a majo…
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He was the first to teach an MBA AI course at Harvard Business School. He also wrote a book called ‘AI is a Waste of Money’, and he is the founder and CEO of Aible, a company that focuses on delivering seamless generative AI experiences and autonomous intelligence that chats with you. Would he be an interesting guest to discuss data and AI? We thou…
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Affordable Data Solutions for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
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27:24Think data solutions are only for big enterprises? Think again. This episode explores how small and mid-sized businesses can build effective data systems without breaking the bank. While technology prices are dropping, overall spending continues to rise—especially in the world of data. Increased data volumes play a role, but there’s more to the sto…
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Unveiling the Future of Data Catalogs - Audio Blog
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5:09With numerous data catalog options available, all claiming to be the best, how do you make an informed decision without exhaustive research?Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/unveiling-the-future-of-data-catalogsBy Eckerson Group
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Multi-Style Data Integration for AI/ML: Three Use Cases - Audio Blog
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9:17This blog describes the need for data teams to establish a flexible yet well-governed data architecture to support dynamic AI/ML projects.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/multi-style-data-integration-for-ai-ml-three-use-casesBy Eckerson Group
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Tune in to Data-powered Innovation Jam podcast and get insights on creating value from data for your business transformation. Let’s explore the fascinating intersection of data, technology, creativity, and change.By Capgemini
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How do you measure the value of a data solution? How much is a dashboard really worth to your business? ROI, or return on investment, is the go-to metric for evaluating the viability of capital projects. But how does it apply to data projects? While data pipelines and dashboards may not directly generate revenue, they’re crucial for organizing your…
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Self-Service is the Outcome, Not the Driver of a Data-Driven Organization - Audio Blog
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8:24Many data leaders want to implement self-service, but don’t realize that they first have to implement the right architecture, governance, operating model, project delivery approach, data, and change management plan.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/self-service-is-the-outcome-not-the-driver-of-a-data-driven-organization…
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AI-Driven Transformation in AEC: Navigating Data, Strategy, and the Future
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36:40In this episode of the Project Ready Podcast, we dive into the transformative power of AI within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Joined by Dr. Samaneh Zolfagharian, co-founder and president of YegaTech, we explore the transformative future of data, processes, and work in the Architecture, Engineering, and Constructio…
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What are the roles in a successful data team? In this episode, Paul meets with Alex again to discuss data teams. If all decision-making depends on good information, what's the best way to organize people to manage it? We also reflect on the evolving role of technology. The abundance of technology at our disposal today is not making the role of peop…
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Modernizing Analytics with Conversational Query Tools: Five Must Have Characteristics - Audio Blog
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6:21Explore the essential characteristics to choose the right conversational query tool for your needs and environment.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/modernizing-analytics-with-conversational-query-tools-five-must-have-characteristicsBy Eckerson Group
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In this episode of the ProjectReady Podcast, we dive deep into the often-overlooked yet critical aspect of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry: the back office. Effective back-office management is essential for streamlining operations, minimizing risks, and maximizing profits, especially in an industry characterized by ti…
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