Best Data Warehouse Architecture Podcasts (2024)

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What is an Operational Data Store? 26:21

6h ago26:21

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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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AI’ve got the Blue(s) 41:31

4h ago41:31

41:31

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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Data Staging 25:29

1d ago25:29

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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 11:54

7d ago11:54

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Many 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 29:20

11d ago29:20

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Episode 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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I put a graph on you 44:51

14d ago44:51

44:51

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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Data Architecture: Why You Should Care 29:33

19d ago29:33

29:33

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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Data diversity is woke 41:51

28d ago41:51

41:51

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 6:31

1M ago6:31

6:31

As 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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Can Data Give You The Edge? 25:52

2M ago25:52

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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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Your data is a mesh 45:06

2M ago45:06

45:06

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 6:40

2M ago6:40

6:40

This 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 8:19

2M ago8:19

8:19

Data 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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Cloud Storage for Data Solutions 32:31

2M ago32:31

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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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Anarchy in the AI 42:55

2M ago42:55

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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 27:24

3M ago27:24

27:24

Think 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 5:09

2M ago5:09

5:09

With 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 9:17

2M ago9:17

9:17

This 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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Trailer 1:39

2M ago1:39

1:39

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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The Value of a Data Solution 31:47

3M ago31:47

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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 8:24

3M ago8:24

8:24

Many 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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Success Lies in the Data Team 32:04

3M ago32:04

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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 6:21

3M ago6:21

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Explore 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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Welcome to More Than Reports 1:48

3M ago1:48

1:48

Welcome to More Than Reports, a podcast for business leaders looking for that edge that will allow their vision to turn into reality. This podcast is a continuation of an audio podcast series I started years ago, Love Your Reports. I have graduated to video now and decided on a name change. On More Than Reports, I will be sharing insights on how da…

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Businesses Depend on Information Systems to Function 32:02

3M ago32:02

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All businesses depend on information systems to function. Are transactional systems sufficient? What about spreadsheets? Are they enough when it comes to producing reports? With so many systems around, should growing companies invest on reporting systems? How far can you get without one? In this episode Paul Felix (founder of LeapFrogBI) explores t…

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Trailer 1:08

4M ago1:08

1:08

Join Paul B. Felix on "More Than Reports," where we offer practical solutions and data-driven results for business leaders. Listen as we: Tackle real-world data challenges Answer questions about data technology Share best practices for managing complex data environments We go beyond the buzz to help you make the most of your data. It's not just abo…

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AI/ML Innovation Requires a Flexible Yet Governed Data Architecture - Audio Blog 6:54

4M ago6:54

6:54

Data analytics is a balance of flexibility for innovation and governance to control risks. This blog discusses its implications for artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning (ML) and generative AI (GenAI).Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/ai-ml-innovation-requires-a-flexible-yet-governed-data-architecture…

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Why Non-Profits Need a Data Strategy - Audio Blog 8:13

4M ago8:13

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Non-profit organizations are more mission-driven, consensus-driven, and resource-constrained than commercial organizations. As a result, it’s imperative that non-profits develop a data strategy before plunging into building data solutions. It will save them time, money, and burnout in the long run.Published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/why…

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DataOps for Generative AI Data Pipelines, Part III: Team Collaboration - Audio Blog 7:25

5M ago7:25

7:25

Explore the reasons for data engineers to collaborate with data scientists, machine learning (ML) engineers, and developers on DataOps initiatives that support GenAI.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/dataops-for-generative-ai-data-pipelines-part-iii-team-collaborationBy Eckerson Group

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Data Engineering for GenAI: Three Criteria to Evaluate Pipeline Tools - Audio Blog 10:04

5M ago10:04

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This blog explores three criteria to evaluate tools that manage unstructured data pipelines for GenAI.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/data-engineering-for-genai-three-criteria-to-evaluate-pipeline-toolsBy Eckerson Group

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12 Pitfalls to Avoid When Implementing Data Products - Audio Blog 10:50

6M ago10:50

10:50

If your data team wants to implement data products, it would be wise to avoid these 12 pitfalls that can torpedo an initiative.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/12-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-implementing-data-productsBy Eckerson Group

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Why Do I Need a Data Marketplace When I Have a Data Catalog? - Audio Blog 8:04

6M ago8:04

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This article compares data catalogs and data marketplaces and argues that you need both and will soon have both as vendors add data marketplace extensions.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/why-do-i-need-a-data-marketplace-when-i-have-a-data-catalogBy Eckerson Group

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Driving Results with Conversational BI: Best Practices for Power and Casual Users - Audio Blog 7:54

6M ago7:54

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This blog defines conversational BI, why companies should consider it, and how their power and casual users can best get the desired results.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/driving-results-with-conversational-bi-best-practices-for-power-and-casual-usersBy Eckerson Group

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Data Engineering for GenAI: How to Optimize Data, Pipelines, and Governance - Audio Blog 10:32

6M ago10:32

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Data engineering is now considered a crucial job in IT as Generative AI, the hottest technology of this decade, relies on data engineers to provide accurate inputs.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/data-engineering-for-genai-how-to-optimize-data-pipelines-and-governanceBy Eckerson Group

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Why and How Data Engineers Will Enable the Next Phase of Generative AI - Audio Blog 8:03

6M ago8:03

8:03

Data engineers and data scientists must manage pipelines for unstructured data to ensure healthy inputs for language models.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/why-and-how-data-engineers-will-enable-the-next-phase-of-generative-aiBy Eckerson Group

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DataOps for Generative AI Data Pipelines, Part II: Must-Have Characteristics - Audio Blog 7:11

6M ago7:11

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Companies that adopt DataOps increase the odds of success by making GenAI data pipelines what they should be: modular, scalable, robust, flexible, and governed.Published: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/dataops-for-generative-ai-data-pipelines-part-ii-must-have-characteristicsBy Eckerson Group

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Achieving Success with Data Products: An Interview with Henrik Strandberg 32:36

7M ago32:36

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Most data leaders want to deliver data products, but few are doing it. Let's face it: most data teams today function as internal service bureaus that fulfill customer requests that arrive via ticketing systems, email, handwritten notes, or calls from colleagues looking for a favor. Most work double time to keep their request backlogs from balloonin…

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Achieving Fusion: How GenAI and Data Engineering Help One Another - Audio Blog 9:04

7M ago9:04

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GenAI can help data engineers become more productive, and data engineering can help GenAI drive new levels of innovation.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/achieving-fusion-how-genai-and-data-engineering-help-one-anotherBy Eckerson Group

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Improving GenAI Accuracy with Master Data Management - Audio Blog 6:46

8M ago6:46

6:46

Discover how master data management (MDM) provides language models with high-quality enterprise data to improve their response accuracy.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/improving-genai-accuracy-with-master-data-managementBy Eckerson Group

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GenAI-Driven Analytics: Product Evaluation Criteria for Conversational BI - Audio Blog 7:02

8M ago7:02

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Explore our four primary criteria for evaluating conversational BI products.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/genai-driven-analytics-product-evaluation-criteria-for-conversational-biBy Eckerson Group

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DataOps for Generative AI Data Pipelines, Part I: What and Why - Audio blog 8:43

8M ago8:43

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The success of Generative AI depends on fundamental disciplines like DataOps.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/dataops-for-generative-ai-data-pipelines-part-i-what-and-whyBy Eckerson Group

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Data Governance In The Era Of Generative AI - Audio Blog 8:48

9M ago8:48

8:48

With the increasing adoption of Generative AI, learn how data governance will add value to and benefit from Generative AI.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/data-governance-in-the-era-of-generative-aiBy Eckerson Group

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Meeting the Data Where It Is: Time for the Business to Step Up - Audio Blog 6:45

9M ago6:45

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"Meet the business where it is." If you're on the data team, that's what you're expected to do to empower stakeholders with data. But how far should you go to meet the business? And shouldn’t the business be expected to move a little toward meeting the data where it is?Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/meeting-the-data-where-it-is-time…

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The Untapped Opportunities of AI Hiding in Plain Sight 38:55

9M ago38:55

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In the time it will take you to listen to this podcast episode, parts of it might already be out of date. AI is evolving at a breathtaking pace, yet most companies still struggle with adding it to their workflows in ways which will add business value. And this is the uncomfortable truth that few have addressed head-on: if AI can improve your employ…

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The EU AI Act and the Emergence of New Global Standards - Audio Blog 7:33

9M ago7:33

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The European Union recently passed the first of its kind legal framework on the development, use, and governance of artificial intelligence. It lays out rules and standards with the aim of ensuring technologies are safe and transparent, and do not violate the fundamental rights of an individual.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/the-eu-…

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Mitigating AI’s Unintended Consequences - Audio Blog 7:41

9M ago7:41

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Most organizations are committed to responsible and ethical use of AI. Yet anticipating unintended consequences before designing and implementing AI can be challenging. This framework and process helps evaluate short-term and long-term impacts across multiple dimensions so you can mitigate AI’s unintended consequences.Published at:https://www.ecker…

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Interview with Tiffany Perkins-Munn 33:51

9M ago33:51

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It's not easy being the head of data & analytics at a large organization. You must align a large team across multiple disciplines; you must deal with oodles of legacy systems and tools that hamper innovation; and you must deliver business value fast to keep executives at bay and your job intact. You also need to recruit dynamic managers who can pus…

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A People-First Approach to Developing Data Literacy - Audio Blog 10:57

10M ago10:57

10:57

Adopting community of practice principles, along with coaching and mentoring, is a practical approach to fostering and cultivating data literacy.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/a-people-first-approach-to-developing-data-literacyBy Eckerson Group

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The Next Wave of Generative AI: Domain-Specific LLMs - Audio Blog 10:58

10M ago10:58

10:58

This blog examines the upcoming trend of domain-specific LLMs and evaluates three different methods of implementation.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/the-next-wave-of-generative-ai-domain-specific-llmsBy Eckerson Group

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Machine Learning and Streaming Data Pipelines, Part I: Definitions and Architecture - Audio Blog 9:50

10M ago9:50

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Many machine learning (ML) use cases center on real-time calculations. This article defines streaming ML and its architectural components.Published at:https://www.eckerson.com/articles/machine-learning-and-streaming-data-pipelines-part-i-definitions-and-architectureBy Eckerson Group

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