Enterprise Intelligence

This week Jason and Davey explore the topic of "screen scraping" and its implications for AI training. It discusses the recent case of Reddit blocking Microsoft from using screen scraping to train their AI and raises questions about copyright and ownership of content. The conversation delves into the difference between AI learning and copying for reproduction, as well as the potential impact on sm...

In this week's conversation, Jason and Davy discuss the challenges and drawbacks of centralized systems, particularly in the context of recent events like the CloudStrike incident. They highlight the risks of relying on cloud services and the lack of reliability and innovation in the current IT landscape. They also touch on the importance of business continuity and disaster recovery planning, emph...

This week Jason and Davey discuss the current state of the tech industry and the potential for a recovery. They talk about the consolidation of big tech companies, the refinement of messaging and use cases, and the impact of interest rates on the industry. They also touch on the perennial hype around quantum computing and its potential implications. The conversation discusses the need to different...

This week Jason and Davey discuss the hype cycle of AI and the need for specific use cases. They highlight the importance of identifying practical applications of AI rather than expecting it to do everything. Exploring the challenges and potential solutions in the field of AI, such as data classification and document interrogation, Jason and Davey emphasize the convenience and productivity benefit...

This week's conversation puts a focus on customer experience, effortless experiences, bureaucratic challenges, customer success, and the impact of interest rates on innovation. Jason and Davey delve into the importance of making customer interactions effortless and the challenges of navigating bureaucratic systems. The conversation also covers various topics related to innovation, AI, and decision...

In this episode, Jason Cassidy and Davey Slimmon discuss the topic of innovation. They explore the motivations behind innovation, including fear and greed, and how these motivations drive change. They also discuss the Canadian innovation paradox, which highlights the country's strengths in research and education but its struggles in turning these advantages into commercial success. They touch on t...

Davey kicks off this week's conversation exploring the challenges of organizational change and why many change initiatives fail to meet their goals. Jason and Davey also discuss the low success rate of organizational change initiatives and the lack of support for these initiatives. They also delve into the reasons why people resist change and the role of fear and greed in driving change. The conve...

In this week's conversation Jason and Davey explore the lack of innovation and risk-taking culture in Canada, particularly compared to other countries like the United States, Israel, and South Korea. They discuss how Canadians are more comfortable with the status quo and less inclined to take risks or invest in innovative ideas. They also touch on the cultural mindset of Canadians, the role of gov...

In this weeks thought provoking conversation, Jason and Davey discuss the importance of personally identifiable information (PII) and how organizations should approach it. They emphasize that PII is not inherently bad, but rather the problem lies in not knowing where it is and how it is secured. They highlight the need for organizations to understand what information they have and why they have it...

In this weeks conversation, Jason and Davey discuss various topics related to the purpose and effectiveness of free software trails and the positive aspects of spring symbolizing rebirth and new opportunities. They also touch on the importance of data-informed decision-making and the role of information professionals in enabling this. Finally, they explore the concept of 'done is better than perfe...

In this episode, Jason Cassidy and Davy Slimmon discuss the importance of user experience in information management. They highlight the role of automation in improving search capabilities and the overall employee and customer experience. The conversation also touches on the shift in perception of information management and the need for adaptation and learning in the age of automation. They emphasi...

In this weeks episode, Jason Cassidy and Davey Slimmon discuss the impact of AI on diversity, equity, and inclusion while highlighting the need for human discretion in AI decision-making and the importance of customer experience. The discussion also delves into the privacy concerns surrounding facial recognition technology and the need for organizations to be transparent about data usage.

This week's conversation delves into the benefits of an agile approach to projects, emphasizing iteration and incremental improvements. Jason and Davey discuss challenges in traditional project management, advocating for a focus on the journey rather than just the end result. They explore the power of subtraction in problem-solving and the difference between knowing and understanding. Privacy legi...

This week, Jason Cassidy and Davey Slimmon discuss the politics of data and artificial intelligence, the democratization of data within organizations, managing cloud costs, and the importance of being data-driven. They emphasize the need to work directly with data and make decisions based on evidence rather than ideology. They also discuss the challenges of motivating people to research and unders...

Jason Cassidy and Davey Slimmon discuss various topics related to information management, including the best skills in information management, the importance of starting simple and evolving, and the value of rapid and efficient solutions. They also reflect on the cloud hype and the value proposition it offers, emphasizing the importance of maximizing speed, accuracy, and effectiveness in business...

This week Jason Cassidy and Davey Slimmon discuss the concept of the ‘aboutness’ of content and the challenges of determining it. They explore the use of AI and NLP in indexing and abstracting content, as well as the desire for natural language processing in querying computers. They also discuss the potential role of controlled vocabularies in bridging the gap between human understanding and machi...

In this conversation, Jason and Davey discuss various topics related to ESG scores, sustainability reporting, data footprint, and trust in data. They explore the importance of ESG scores and the potential impact on consumer behaviour. Jason and Davey also highlight the need for organizations to reduce their data footprint to minimize environmental impact and improve cost efficiency. Overall, the c...

In this week’s episode of Enterprise Intelligence, host Jason Cassidy sits down with Lewis S. Eisen to discuss how rules can be crafted to increase buy-in and improve the likelihood of reaching desired compliance outcomes. With a passion for policy, Lewis describes the evolution of rule creation - we no longer live in a world where companies dictate rules. Organizations now relate to their employe...

In this week's edition of Enterprise Intelligence, host Jason Cassidy welcomes Trevor Banks to discuss the digital ambition of the Government of Canada. As a key focus for the government, Trevor and his team are working to transform mindsets, approaches, and service delivery models to drive efficiencies and productivity. With a 'user first' approach, the government is shifting its focus from polic...

In this special edition of Enterprise Intelligence, host Jason Cassidy welcomes Gerry Guilbeault and Jed Cawthorne to a roundtable discussion about the future of the industry and the ways information governance can drive business value. About Gerry Gerry Guilbeault specializes in process improvement and information management. He currently works as the Director for Records and Information Manageme...

In this episode of Enterprise Intelligence, host Jason Cassidy welcomes Byron Holland to discuss the importance of cybersecurity awareness, and the various steps enterprises can take to mitigating potential threats found on the internet. About Byron Holland Byron specializes in corporate governance and cybersecurity. He’s the current President and CEO of CIRA: The Canadian Internet Registration Au...

In this episode of Enterprise Intelligence, host Jason Cassidy welcomes Ilona Koti to the show to talk about why Governance is not enough & the critical need for a reimagining of how we approach and use our information. About Ilona Koti Ilona Koti is a former foreign diplomat with 25+ years in information governance, and extensive experience in privacy, cybersecurity and GRC assurance. She spe...

The days of Records and Information Managers being hidden away in back offices with mountains of physical documents to manage are a thing of the past. And yet, it can still be a challenge for professionals in these roles to just get a seat at the table, despite the importance of their work to the business as a whole. In this episode of Enterprise Intelligence, host Jason Cassidy welcomes Tod Chern...

The days of Records and Information Managers being hidden away in back offices with mountains of physical documents to manage are a thing of the past. And yet, it can still be a challenge for professionals in these roles to just get a seat at the table, despite the importance of their work to the business as a whole. In this episode of Enterprise Intelligence, host Jason Cassidy welcomes Tod Chern...

Today, information has never been more important or more valuable. And yet, organizations continue to struggle to wrap their arms around all their data and maximize its value and potential. With this heightened scrutiny has come many challenges for information professionals. But while the challenges are huge, so too are the opportunities. In this episode of Enterprise Intelligence, host Jason Cass...