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You can't optimize what you don't understand. For many organizations, key business processes fall into this category. That's often because processes span more than one enterprise system. But a rising discipline is helping to solve for this very serious challenge: Process Mining is helping companies undertand, define, and then redefine business processes as needed. Learn more on this episode of DM...

Building AI Assistants and Agents for mission-critical enterprise applications presents challenges related to accuracy, security, and explainability. An effective end-to-end Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) platform can mitigate AI "hallucinations," reduce bias, and ensure high-precision, contextually accurate outputs. This enhances compliance with copyright standards and delivers consistently...

It's that time of year again, when the ghosts and goblins of failed data projects haunt executives around the world! And for the first time in years, we hear from Vincent Price Kavanagh, who tells tales of horror in the data world! The miser of all things data also spoke with a veritable IT Super-Heroine, whose name literally stems from the Taj Mahal and an ancient Mesopotamian Goddess, none other...

Everyone loves a good highlight reel! But unless you're a real pro in the editing booth, getting that perfect pitch takes serious time and effort. Those days are now officially over, at least for the Liverpool Football Club! They're now using Wasabi AiR to supercharge their video editing prowess! The legendary club's massive global fan base will have even more to crow about now, as the outfit's ed...

In this episode of DM Radio, host Eric Kavanagh dives deep into the cutting-edge world of reverse ETL and data orchestration. Discover how Airbyte is revolutionizing enterprise data movement, enabling organizations to seamlessly integrate data between their data warehouses and operational systems. Hear from industry expert Michel Tricot, the founder and CEO of Airbyte, as he discusses the transfor...

The race is on! Who can train the best models fastest, and most efficiently? Massive amounts of data are needed, so getting the movement right makes all the difference. Register for this episode of DM Radio to learn how the fusion of High Performance Computing and Data Orchestration is fundamentally changing the entire arc of enterprise data movement. Host @eric_kavanagh will interview David Flynn...

Can a streaming data architecture really underpin a commercial bank? Short answer is yes! Check out this episode of DM Radio to hear how Citizens Bank is restructuring its entire information architecture to run on Kafka. DM Radio Host @eric_kavanagh sat down with Anand Vijai and Sudhakar Gopal to learn how they're using streaming data to reinvent the flow of information for the bank. Also in this...

Discover the transformative potential of streaming data platforms in this insightful episode of DMRadio. Join host Eric Kavanagh as he explores the latest advancements in data management with industry experts. Confluent's Journey: Learn about Confluent's role in revolutionizing data infrastructure and the growing adoption of Kafka with Shaun Clowes, CPO of Confluent. The Power of AI: Gain insights...

They said that Data Scientist was the sexiest job today, but what do *they* know? There are countless cool jobs in data these days! From engineers to analysts, across all industries, data pros are rocking! Find out more on this episode of DM Radio!

The Generative AI revolution is transforming how organizations operate, unlocking new use cases across industries and employee workflows. However, challenges such as security, legal compliance, and demonstrating return on investment (ROI) hinder widespread adoption. One approach for solving some of these issues uses a security orchestration layer, enabling organizations to confidently connect any...

The legendary database guru Dr. Michael Stonebraker said nearly 20 years ago that "one size does not fit all." He was talking about database modes, and was pushing Vertica back then, a column-oriented database that was purpose built for analytics. Today, there are hundreds of databases on the market, including multi-modal databases that enable different architectures on the same foundation. Check...

Everyone keeps talking about data governance these days. And luckily, it's more plausible than ever! But what are the component parts of a data governance program? How do you develop a plan, and then execute?   Find out on this episode of DM Radio! Host @eric_kavanagh speaks to veteran Data Governance leader, Jarrel Jimmerson, and Athena Solutions Consultant, Aaron Wilson!

Make no mistake: AI will change everything in enterprise computing. Managing that disruption effectively will require an open mind, lots of insights, a deep understanding of your existing systems, and a flexible strategic roadmap. How big a deal is it? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will give a presentation, then interview several guests, including Mike Vanca o...

Ask a good question, get a trustworthy answer! That's the promise of the latest tech in the AI/LLM space. Using "anchors of truth" via embeddings, combined with clear citations for the answers provided, this platform is revolutionizing the entire Decision Support industry. Check out this special episode of DM Radio to learn about the long-sought fusion of unstructured and structured data for Analy...

The leap to quantum computing can seem incredily daunting because it represents a dramatic shift in enterprise technology. Just as GenAI took the business world by storm, so too will quantum, but with deeper implications. The big questions are when and how. One company that understands the nature and significance of quantum's potential is Spectral Capital. Led by CEO Sean Brehm, a serial innovator...

Make storage sexy again! With the explosion of data, storage issues have become more critical than ever. Join us for this episode of DMRadio as we delve into the world of data storage with industry legend Eric Herzog of infinidat. Discover the secrets to achieving robust cyber storage security, unparalleled performance, high availability, and rock-solid reliability. Don't miss this deep dive into...

Any AI solution will only be as strong as its foundation. That's because the architecture for AI has many moving parts, any one of which can throw a wrench in the works. There's the training pipeline, the inference pipeline, the models, the feedback and more. Solving the data challenge with unified access can go a long way, especially if security and governance are baked in. You still need to choo...

They're small, powerful and remarkable agile. They can reconcile based upon dynamic feeds of data. And they promise to revolutionize computing. But how will they be managed? Optimized? Audited? That's what the folks at August Data are working on! Check out this episode of DM Radio as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Dave Brewster!

The pace and scale of modern business puts traditional data architectures on their heels. To keep user-facing apps running smoothly, companies need a new way to observe and address critical issues. That's the focus of Apach Pinot, an open-source distributed database specifically designed for real-time analytics. It excels in providing low-latency query responses even at high throughput, making it...

My, how times have changed! In just 10 short years, Kubernetes has grown from an aspirational open-source project into a full-blown enterprise juggernaut. Many an enterprise software vendor went back to the drawing board to refactor their solution to run via containers. And with cloud nativity now a strategic enterprise goal, it's safe to say that K8s is here to stay. What does this mean for your...

As sources proliferate and business demands increase, the pressure on data teams grows by the day. The reality on the ground (and in the cloud) is apparent: Traditional data strategies must adapt! One solution that's gaining traction is a data fabric, a metadata-driven architecture designed to unify disparate data sources and streamline processes. It creates a unified view of an organization's inf...

It's conference season again, and DM Radio went to the source! We hit Snowflake's Data Cloud Summit in San Francisco, and then followed up with Splunk in Vegas! Check out this episode of DM Radio to learn from two amazing experts: Prasanna Krishnan of Snowflake, and Tony Paterra of Splunk! We dive deep into the details of native apps with Snowflake, and threat intelligence with Splunk, now part of...

Diving deep into graph technology is one of the most meaningful steps towards data literacy. But there are so many methods to choose from! Philip Rathle, CTO of Neo4j, along with Lior Gavish, Co-Founder of Monte Carlo Data, help you navigate various graph models and the way they parallel what's happening in your database right here on DMRadio!

The Snowflake Conference cometh! Some 200 vendors and 20,000 attendees will converge on the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco to hear the latest and greatest in the world of data. AI, Analytics, Data Modeling and more will be on the docket. Learn more by checking out this episode of DM Radio, as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Hyoun Park of Amalgam Insights, and Keith Belanger of SQLdbm!