While we were right at the dawn of generative AI this time last year, we didn’t predict quite the profound impact and seismic shift it would create around the world with the introduction of ChatGPT. In our set of 2023 predictions, we did note the potential effect of LLMs, with research showing their ability to self-improve, […]
Reimagining Data Strategy to Unlock AI’s Potential
Data: The currency powering the modern digital economy. In a world generating 3.5 quintillion bytes of data every day, one reality is clear – we’re surrounded by a sea of information. While this abundance of data presents immense opportunities, businesses often struggle to fully capitalize on its potential for informed decision-making and strategic insights.
Consider this. While data is perhaps every company’s most valuable asset for enabling a growth-driving customer experience…
Organizations Are Underutilizing Their Data – Here’s Why (and How to Fix It)
The mainstreaming of predictive analytics and generative AI has brought Data Management into focus. Artificial Intelligence both runs on and produces a vast amount of data that must be effectively managed, governed, and analyzed. However, a recent survey of 1,000 North American executives revealed that organizations aren’t quite up for the challenge.
Many companies are not prepared to implement AI or other technologies into their existing IT infrastructure and workforce in a timely manner…
Why Organizations Are Transitioning from OpenAI to Fine-Tuned Open-Source Models
In the rapidly evolving generative AI landscape, OpenAI has revolutionized the way developers build prototypes, create demos, and achieve remarkable results with large language models (LLMs). However, when it’s time to put LLMs into production, organizations are increasingly moving away from commercial LLMs like OpenAI in favor of fine-tuned open-source models. What’s driving this shift, and why are developers embracing it? The primary motivations are simple…
AI’s Massive Growth Puts Retail Data in the Spotlight
023 was an incredible year in the development of artificial intelligence (AI). With the massive adoption of technologies like ChatGPT, millions of people are now uncovering new ways to use AI to create content, including email, video animation, and even code.
Since its first debut to the public in 2022, generative AI has dominated headlines and conversations about its potential impact on nearly every aspect of business and life…
Data Centers and the Climate Crisis: A Problem Hiding in Plain Sight
According to an article from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) titled “Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions,” here’s where the U.S. stood with greenhouse gas emissions. The biggest offender? Our love for travel. Cars, trucks, planes, and the like, basically anything that guzzled gas or diesel, contributed 28% to the emissions. Almost all of […]
Machine Learning Techniques for Application Mapping
Application mapping, also known as application topology mapping, is a process that involves identifying and documenting the functional relationships between software applications within an organization. It provides a detailed view of how different applications interact, depend on each other, and contribute to the business processes. The concept of application mapping is not new, but its […]
Putting a Number on Bad Data
Do you know the costs of poor data quality? Below, I explore the significance of data observability, how it can mitigate the risks of bad data, and ways to measure its ROI. By understanding the impact of bad data and implementing effective strategies, organizations can maximize the benefits of their data quality initiatives. Data has become […]
2024: When IT And AI Collide
Stressed to the limit and buried under busy work, IT teams were told to “do more with less” in 2023. That meant that despite more shadow IT, more security vulnerabilities, and more questions, these tech pros were equipped with the same resources or fewer. Now, as we look at a new year with new opportunities, […]
AI-Driven Predictive Analytics: Turning the Table on Fraudsters
Fraud techniques, including phishing, vishing, deepfakes, and other scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated – making it easier than ever to perpetuate fraud at scale. This is placing businesses in danger of financial losses, and trust and reputational damage. Now, there’s an alarming trend among organized crime rings that have the potential to defraud enterprises of […]