Bringing DAG and IGA Together for Improved Security and Compliance

In this contributed article, Ronald Zierikzee, senior solutions consultant for Benelux, Omada, examines crucial tools that work in tandem to ensure that remote workers, employees and contractors are able to access the information they need – and only that information – in a secure and successful manner. Identity governance and administration (IGA) helps manage user identities and access across an enterprise, helping improve visibility into access privileges and helping to implement the necessary controls to prevent inappropriate or risky access. Data access governance (DAG) is the process of managing and controlling access to an organization’s data resources.

Evolution of AI in Software Development: Shifting from Co-pilot to an Autopilot

In this contributed article, Janne Saarela, a Strategy Analyst at JFrog, highlights parallels between autonomous driving and software development, showcasing a shared evolution towards reduced human involvement through automation.

Cloud Migration Alone Won’t Solve Data Quality. Here’s Why CDOs Need a More Holistic Approach

In this contributed article, Emmet Townsend, VP of Engineering at Inrupt, discusses how cloud migration is just one step to achieving comprehensive data quality programs, not the entire strategy.

Embracing Composable Cloud is Key to Operationalizing AI

In this contributed article, Kevin Cochrane, Chief Marketing Officer, Vultr, believes that the winners in the race to operationalize AI will be the companies that can trace their success to the composable cloud and its benefits. Unfortunately, not all cloud and service providers embrace composability. Let composability be your primary criterion for choosing the vendors you will work with to power your AI operations.

Beyond Tech Hype: A Practical Guide to Harnessing LLMs for Positive Change

In this contributed article, Dr. Ivan Yamshchikov who leads the Data Advocates team at Toloka believes that whether it’s breaking down language silos, aiding education in underserved regions, or facilitating cross-cultural communication, LLMs have altered the way we interact with information –enhance human well-being by improving healthcare, education, and social services.

The Essential Role of Clean Data in Unleashing the Power of AI 

In this contributed article, Stephanie Wong, Director of Data and Technology Consulting at DataGPT, highlights how in the fast-paced world of business, the pursuit of immediate growth can often overshadow the essential task of maintaining clean, consolidated data sets. With AI technology, the importance of data hygiene becomes even more apparent, as language models heavily rely on it.

Taking ITSM To The Next Level, Faster—By Bringing AI Along For the Ride

In this contributed article, Krishna Sai from SolarWinds discusses how IT service management (ITSM) is at a crossroads. In recent years, IT teams have drastically changed how they communicate and collaborate. The evolution of IT infrastructure with the advent of cloud computing and big data has led to larger fleets of servers, more storage systems, and more complicated networks. This has led to more than just an increase in the quantity of devices and services we need to manage—there’s been a qualitative change in the level of complexity of the systems we need to manage.

Embracing the Agile Data Platform: A Key to Business Survival Today

In this contributed article, Philip Miller, a Customer Success Manager, Senior, for Progress, discusses how embracing an agile data platform, which enables an organization to navigate the complex volume of data effectively, is crucial for survival in today’s data-driven business landscape. In today’s global marketplace, moving from a rigid data management to a dynamic platform allows organizations to extract meaningful insights quickly, which in turn fosters innovation and resilience.

AI Washing: Unmasking the Illusion

In this contributed article, Maxime Vermeir, Senior Director of AI Strategy at ABBYY, discusses the term “AI Washing” which has emerged as a modern-day mirage, beguiling businesses into pouring resources into AI solutions that, unfortunately, fall short of solving real-world problems. The market is rife with lofty declarations of “innovation” and “Generative AI” utilization, yet they seldom offer a lucid narrative on tangible business outcomes.

Using Clinician Big Data to Alleviate a Struggling Workforce

In this contributed article, Charlie Lougheed, CEO and co-founder of Axuall, explains why healthcare needs to adjust its thinking and in what ways clinician big data can make impactful changes throughout the healthcare industry, from credentialing to attrition.