The Data Edit

Summary In this episode of the Data Edit podcast, our host Olly is joined by guests Esoof Piperdi, Lead Consultant at Agile, and Steven Lin, Product Manager at Semarchy. The conversation delves into the complexities of AI adoption in businesses and the importance of understanding data foundations before implementing AI, the challenges of measuring ROI, and the necessity of data assessments to ensu...

Most companies overshoot their data centre capacity, wasting billions of dollars and energy building more when they could do far more with less. In this candid episode, Olly and Ben dig into the real state of data infrastructure, asking whether rapid expansion is driven by true demand or competitive hype. You’ll hear why many data centres remain underused, the environmental cost of new builds, and...

In this episode of the Data Edit podcast, Olly and Dione Rogers discuss the critical role of AI and data in modernising the NHS and addressing its challenges. Dione shares her extensive experience in healthcare and emphasizes the need for a robust data strategy, education, and collaboration to improve patient care. The conversation explores the importance of data sharing, patient-centric approache...

In this episode of the Data Edit Podcast, Olly and Ben are joined by Levent Ergin from informatica to discuss the differences and challenges of AI adoption in the public sector compared to the private sector. They explore investment disparities, the importance of structured thinking, regulatory challenges, communication gaps, and data sharing issues. They take a deep dive into the need for both se...

As AI adoption accelerates across banking, financial services, and insurance, leaders face a pivotal challenge: how to deploy AI responsibly while maintaining trust, compliance, and operational integrity. In this episode, hosts Olly and Ben sit down with Levent Ergin of Informatica to unpack what itakes to build AI systems that perform reliably in high-stakes environments. While the conversation t...

In this episode, Olly and Ben discuss the Ryder Cup and the effective use of data in sports, particularly focusing on Eduardo Molinari's role in the European team. They explore how data can drive positive outcomes and compare it to the American team's approach, the concept of AI, and the importance of prompt engineering. During the episode Ben and Olly discuss how the quality of prompts can influe...

There will be countless businesses trying to sell you their AI model, but which is the one to get you where you need to go? Or, do you need to create your own? When you are on the journey, how do you know when it is time to ramp up and accelerate your strategy? Then, how do you monitor and maintain the AI, and do you have the skills in your team to do it? Our experienced leaders in AI strategy and...

Organisations are keen to make progress on their AI strategy and implementation, and don’t want to be left behind in the race. However, AI success isn’t about speed, but direction. Charge ahead too quickly, and you could find yourself making costly diversions that don’t get you where you need to go. This webinar is about the clarity, purpose and structure that will keep your AI projects on the rig...

The AI race is on, but do the runners know where they’re going? AI offers transformative potential — organisations are eager to act quickly to gain a competitive edge, but they know that moving too fast without a clear strategy can lead to costly missteps. This webinar is about stepping back, assessing where you are, and mapping the journey ahead to make sure your AI ambitions lead to real, sustai...

In this conversation, Olly and Ben explore the positive applications of AI and language models, focusing on a case study that demonstrates how a small language model was used to analyse customer complaints, leading to significant improvements in customer service efficiency. They also discuss the role of AI in optimising energy usage in utilities, emphasising sustainability and the need for innovat...

In this conversation, Olly and Ben discuss the increasing demand for data storage and its implications for data centres, sustainability, and data management. They explore statistics indicating that a significant portion of stored data is never accessed, raising questions about the necessity of expanding data storage capabilities. The discussion also touches on the environmental impact of data stor...

Continuing their conversation, in this episode, Olly and Ben discuss the growing intersection of AI and data centres, focusing on the implications of increased data demands on infrastructure and sustainability. They explore the rapid growth of the data centre industry in the UK, the challenges of power consumption, and the potential role of nuclear energy in addressing these issues. The conversati...

In this first podcast episode, hosts Olly and Ben discuss the intersection of AI, data, and sustainability. They explore the implications of AI on business operations, the importance of understanding specific business needs before implementing AI solutions, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI's environmental impact. The conversation emphasises the need for trust in AI systems, the signif...