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What does it really mean to be AI-ready? In this episode of Inside Analysis, host Eric Kavanagh welcomes Mark Madsen of Third Nature and Roger Cummings, CEO of PEAK:AIO, to explore how cutting-edge infrastructure is powering the AI revolution. From GPUs and parallel file systems to energy-efficient data centers and workload optimization, the guests unpack the hardware and software innovations driving enterprise-scale AI. 

Learn how smarter architectures, virtualization, and software-defined systems are reshaping data performance - and why getting your infrastructure right can make or break your AI strategy.

Is LinkedIn losing its edge? Join this episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh sits down with Dr. Markus Schmidberger of JuntoAI to explore a bold new idea: a social action network that replaces likes and noise with AI-powered collaboration, transparency, and ownership. 

Discover how Junto AI gives every professional their own autonomous AI agent, designed to help achieve business goals without sacrificing privacy or control.

Tune in to hear how AI-native networking could transform the way professionals connect, hire, and grow.

Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as host Eric Kavanagh talks with two leaders shaping the future of enterprise AI and analytics. Jide Adeoye, Director of Business Intelligence at goeasy Ltd, explains how his team leverages Cloudera's platform - along with Octopai - for data cataloging and metadata management, enabling trusted analytics at scale. Then, Sergio Gago, CTO of Cloudera, shares insights on governance, private AI, and the balance between deterministic and probabilistic models. 

Tune in to hear how Cloudera and goeasy are charting the course for the next era of enterprise intelligence.

The crashing waves of AI and Digital Transformation continue to reshape entire industries, and the auto business is no exception. With new car inventory levels running nearly double monthly sales, and tariffs incentivizing U.S. production, dealers face compressed margins. And then, there's Amazon's foray into the biz!

Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to hear several industry experts explain the challenges and opportunities that dealers face. We'll explore how trade-in programs, incentives, and personalized engagement strategies can help dealers move metal while protecting margins.

Join this episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh explores the power of composable applications and their role in building enterprise-grade AI solutions. He will talk with Gilad Shoham‏, founder of Bit.dev, about how breaking software into reusable components transforms development, collaboration, and long-term application resilience. Together they discuss the benefits of modular design, versioning, and Ripple CI for managing dependencies and preventing costly downstream errors.

Tune in to learn how composability is reshaping the future of software development.

Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as host Eric Kavanagh talks with Hao Yang of Splunk and Josh Rubin of Fiddler AI about the evolving role of AI in observability and data analysis. They dive into agentic AI, time series foundation models, and how companies can monitor large language models to ensure reliability and performance.

Don't miss this deep dive into the cutting edge of AI in enterprise systems!

Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as host Eric Kavanagh interviews Colin Dober of SAP, who shares insights on enterprise data systems, including common friction points in pipelines and strategies for keeping complex environments running smoothly. Next, Sean Knapp, Founder & CEO of Ascend.io, explains how his platform helps organizations streamline workflows, validate pipelines at scale, and build trust in data across teams. Closing out the episode, Josiah Vincent of Fivetran dives into practical ways to extract hidden value from systems like Salesforce and SAP, highlighting tools and techniques that make analytics faster, easier, and more reliable.

Learn how collaboration, confidence in data, and modern tooling empower businesses to innovate and prepare for the AI-driven future.

Recorded live at TDWI 2025, this episode of InsideAnalysis dives into one of the hottest debates in enterprise data today: cloud vs. on-premises vs. hybrid. Host Eric Kavanagh sits down with Curtis Bennett of OpenText to discuss the surprising trend of data repatriation - why some organizations are pulling workloads back from the cloud, and how that shift impacts cost, performance, and governance. Along the way, they explore the rise and fall of Hadoop, the resilience of SQL, and practical strategies for warehouse modernization.

Next, Nate Castillo of HPE shares his perspective on how modern infrastructure choices can help enterprises optimize for flexibility, control, and long-term scalability.

In the final segment, Tim Alexander of Yellowbrick Data unpacks the intersection of large language models and SQL warehouses, revealing how AI is reshaping the analytics landscape and opening new possibilities for enterprises that want to maximize both scale and intelligence.

If you couldn't make it to TDWI 2025, this episode brings the insights straight to you - packed with real-world lessons and forward-looking strategies for today's data-driven organizations.

The most important tech stack in any organization takes care of core business. For the last 20 years, not much has changed in the world of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). That's mostly because core business is so crucial, that any changes made could cause serious disruption. Until now!

Imagine being able to test your business ideas in a production-like environment, a sandbox that's prebuilt with your data, policies, corporate DNA. Your team can run any number of scenarios to see how they'll play out in the real world. Whether it's a new product line, or a potential merger, an acquisition, or a whole new line of business: you can model it all in this sandbox, make sure it will work, and the... Voila! Make it happen! That's the vision of AI ERP! 

Register for this episode of InsideAnalysis to learn about the nexus of GenAI and ERP! Host @eric_kavanagh will speak with Stefan Sigg and Sandeep Chopra of Everest ERP, whose AI-enabled platform can spin up whole new lines of business in a matter of hours! Projects that once took whole teams and weeks or months to develop, can now be ideated and built in a tiny fraction of the time.

With the pace of innovation ramping up worldwide, businesses everywhere continue to sharpen their focus on AI. In the crosshairs are vertically oriented SaaS companies, where purpose-built technologies have been gathering rich, contextual data for years. With the right GenAI platform, these companies could leapfrog over their competition. Sound exciting? That's exactly what the founders of StellarIQ think!

Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host Eric Kavanagh speaks with co-founders Alon Goren and John Heyman, who will explain why many software companies struggle to build AI capabilities internally. They'll then detail how SaaS companies can now harness proprietary data and domain expertise to become the intelligence layer for their industries. With more than three decades of experience, and billion-dollar exits under their belts, these founders are ready for the next wave of innovation!

Join this episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh welcomes Jeff Hainsworth of InsightSoftware for a deep dive into the evolving world of embedded analytics.

Explore the convergence of traditional BI, data science, and internal analytics, and why aligning information and business architectures is critical to success. Discover how organizations can strike the right balance between self-service and tailored reporting, and learn how technologies like LLMs are transforming how teams access, understand, and act on insights.

Dive into this thought-provoking episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh welcomes Prashant Natarajan, Chief AI Officer at Velatura, to discuss the evolution of AI in healthcare and the responsibilities of data stewardship.  

Learn the nuances of AI model development - challenging assumptions about data accuracy, model size, and trust, especially in the high-stakes world of healthcare. Get all the insights on how AI, ethics, and infrastructure intersect to reshape public health.

Join this episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh, Rafi Kurlansik of Databricks and Mikey Watson of Media.Monks explore how AI and data technologies are transforming both creative and analytical workflows. From the evolution of Apache Spark to the natural language-driven tools now available in Databricks, they highlight how powerful systems are being simplified and democratized for non-technical users.

Tune in to hear real-world examples of using computer vision and metadata analysis to optimize creative performance, revealing how AI is unlocking new layers of insight and innovation across industries.

Join this episode of Inside Analysis to hear host Eric Kavanagh explore how entrepreneurs are using AI to reshape product development, marketing, and consumer insights. Neil Twa of Voltage explains how his company incubates and scales e-commerce brands using Amazon's ecosystem and AI-powered market data. Georgia Austin of WordBrew shares how she built a copywriting business by blending human creativity with AI tools to deliver content that truly resonates. And Matthew Walz of The Jenny Project reveals how AI-generated consumer panels are revolutionizing the way businesses test ideas and understand their audiences. Tune in to hear how these innovators are turning AI into real-world business value.

Join this episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh speaks with Dr. Moshik Cohen, whose pioneering work in defense technology helped Israel thwart the largest ballistic missile attack in human history. With over 300 warheads targeting civilian areas, the stakes couldn't have been higher - yet the outcome was astonishing: zero casualties.

Dr. Cohen shares how Israel's multilayered air defense system, once just an idea in a spreadsheet, rose to meet an unprecedented threat and proved the power of preparation, innovation, and trust in technology.

Dive into this episode of Inside Analysis as Eric Kavanagh welcomes Chris McHenry, Chief Product Officer at Aviatrix, to unpack the critical role of network security in today's cloud-first, AI-driven world.

From the rise of DevSecOps to the explosive growth of Model Context Protocol (MCP), learn how evolving application architectures demand smarter, more integrated security strategies. Don't miss this insightful discussion on empowering innovation without compromising security.

Join this episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh dives into the dynamic intersection of traditional machine learning and modern LLMs with guest Michael Finley from AnswerRocket. Learn about the strategic acquisition of Cognitive Spark, the crucial role of deterministic models in enterprise AI, and the importance of accuracy, testing, and human-in-the-loop systems. 

Whether you're into cutting-edge tech or just appreciate a well-crafted Repo Man reference, this conversation is packed with insights. Tune in to hear how hybrid AI architectures are reshaping the future of intelligent software.

Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as host Eric Kavanagh welcomes Dan Schwartz, founder of FutureSearch, to explore the cutting edge of predictive analytics. Dive into how AI and forecasting intersect, especially in understanding the complex ripple effects of global policies like tariffs. 

Learn how FutureSearch uses publicly available data to forecast economic shifts and reveals the surprising power of human judgment in making accurate predictions. It's a fascinating look at how open data and AI-driven tools are reshaping our view of the future.

Identifying instances of financial crime presents one of the greatest and most costly challenges in the financial services industry. Most professionals in this trade spend their time tediously going over alerts all day long, trying to determine whether they represent a genuine concern, or just the appearance of one. The job is difficult, error-prone, and can be downright demoralizing.

Enter, AI Agents! Unlike their human counterparts, AI Agents don't get frustrated or discouraged. They just keep plugging away. When deployed properly, they can optimize the time of the professionals who use them, by sorting through mountains of machine data, analyzing highly complex patterns to separate signal from noise, and providing the narratives necessary for regulators.

Find out more on this episode of InsideAnalysis! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview seasoned compliance expert and former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service, David Caruso, of WorkFusion, and James Freis, a founder of Market Integrity Solutions.

Join this episode of Inside Analysis to hear host Eric Kavanagh interview Stephen Klein, CEO of Curiouser AI, as they dive into the growing concerns around generative AI's accuracy and its impact on businesses. 

Explore how companies prioritize efficiency and cost-cutting over quality, leading to AI-driven decisions with alarming error rates. Learn more about the hype fueling AI adoption, the paradox of AI reliance, and the emerging challenge of "babysitting the AI." 

Is AI advancement outpacing our ability to manage it effectively? Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the trade-offs of the AI revolution.

Join this episode of Inside Analysis as host Eric Kavanagh dives into the shifting landscape of the media world. Joined by industry experts James Lee Wen and Alvin Foo, the discussion explores the collapse of traditional media's monopoly on information, the rise of social platforms like X, and the challenges of misinformation.

As new forms of content creation take center stage, the trio examines how mainstream outlets are struggling to adapt, the consequences of ignoring evolving media consumption habits, and the critical need for transparency in today's fast-moving information age.

Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host Eric Kavanagh dives into the latest European cybersecurity regulations impacting manufacturers, software developers, and businesses using digital products. Together with Mirko Boehm of The Linux Foundation, they break down the key requirements, penalties for non-compliance, and the broader implications for security risk assessments, product updates, and compliance standards. Learn how this legislation aims to level the playing field and enhance overall cybersecurity resilience across industries.

Join this episode of Inside Analysis to dive into the evolving field of observability, particularly in highly regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and insurance. Host Eric Kavanaugh speaks with Todd Persen, CTO of Hydrolix, about how organizations manage massive volumes of observability data while maintaining compliance and security.

Explore the challenges posed by Kubernetes, data storage costs, and the need for real-time insights. Learn about Hydrolix's innovative approach to log management leverages object storage for scalability and efficiency, making observability more accessible for regulated industries.

In this episode of Inside Analysis, industry experts explore the evolving landscape of data management and analytics. Giovanni Rossi and Elektra kick off the discussion, setting the stage for insights on modern data strategies. Abby Ross from Hydrolix shares her expertise in channel marketing, Ken Stott, CTO of Hasura, delves into real-time data access, and Timothy Baynes from Compatio discusses intelligent data integration. Tune in for a deep dive into the technologies shaping the future of enterprise data.

In this special episode of InsideAnalysis, broadcasting live from TDWI, host Eric Kavanagh explores the evolving state of data and AI with industry experts. Mark Peco (TDWI), Josh Hicks (Jumpmind), and Patrick O'Halloran (Wherescape) discuss the latest trends in data management, AI-driven analytics, and automation. The conversation covers practical strategies for leveraging AI, streamlining data pipelines, and staying ahead in an increasingly data-driven world. Tune in for key insights from top thought leaders shaping the future of data and AI.

Join this episode of Inside Analysis as Eric Kavanagh sits down with Alex Gallego, CEO of Redpanda Data, to explore how AI is reshaping the way companies handle real-time data. From the inefficiencies of traditional databases to the evolution of streaming architectures, Alex shares his journey in developing Red Panda and its impact on Fortune 2000 companies.

Tune in to discover why the future of applications depends on real-time data, autonomous decision-making, and the seamless integration of past, present, and future analytics.

Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as host Eric Kavanaugh sits down with industry visionaries Amisha Gandhi and Tom Augenthaler to explore how AI—especially Generative AI—is reshaping marketing, business strategies, and the workplace.

From influencer marketing to content automation, they discuss how AI is evolving from a futuristic concept to an essential tool. Tune in for insights on leveraging AI responsibly, upskilling teams, and striking the perfect balance between automation and human creativity.

The cloud landscape is evolving, and IT leaders are doubling down on hybrid and multi-cloud strategies to stay ahead. 

Join this episode of InsideAnalysis to hear host Eric Kavanagh dive into the latest trends with Shwetank Sheel and Ben Blanquera from Rackspace, uncovering key findings from a recent survey on cloud adoption. 

From skyrocketing SaaS usage to the growing complexity of managing workloads across multiple environments, they will shed light on how businesses can optimize costs, enhance observability, and future-proof their IT infrastructure. Tune in for expert insights on navigating the modern cloud ecosystem!

Discover how Fedstack is tackling the IT skills gap in the federal space in this insightful episode of InsideAnalysis. Join Chris Coligado, the force behind Fedstack, as he shares how they're developing next-generation talent through immersive training tailored to specific job roles, from cloud computing to cybersecurity and AI. Learn how they're leveraging their proprietary learning management system, staying ahead of technological trends, and addressing challenges like generational diversity in the workforce.

Don't miss this fascinating episode into the future of federal workforce development!

Step inside CES 2025 with exclusive interviews from the innovators, creators, and visionaries shaping the future of technology. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking advancements, game-changing ideas, and the stories behind the latest innovations. Tune in to discover what's next in the world of tech and how it's set to transform our lives.

The biggest show in consumer tech comes back to Las Vegas next month, and our experts will be on-site to share the magic! In this CES 2025 preview, Host @eric_kavanagh and legendary Influencer @JimHarris will talk about what to expect from the massive convergence of consumer technology.

AI Agents are all the rage these days, and for good reason: When implemented properly, AI Agents can tackle tremendous amounts of work autonomously. The hard questions revolve around design, use, management and governance. One company that's pivoting to an Agent-first architecture is Ascendion. Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to hear Host @eric_kavanagh interview Arun Varadarajan, Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of the company. 

Join this episode of InsideAnalysis for a fascinating discussion on the future of technology as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews technology visionary Alvin Fu.

Discover how AI is reshaping industries, from automating tasks to revolutionizing healthcare. Delve into the ethical implications of AI, the potential for job displacement, and the importance of responsible AI development. Don't miss this insightful conversation on InsideAnalysis.

Internet pioneer Marc Andreessen once postulated that software is eating the world. That trendline now continues into the automotive realm, as Software-Defined Vehicles hit the streets. How important is AI in this fast-changing industry? We'll dive into that subject on this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Florian Rohde, former Tesla professional, who now runs iProcess, LLC. He'll be joined by an executive from FPT Software.

Knowing which components work with each other is crucial for success in any business model. That's especially true as the march of AI continues. Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to learn about Compatio, and to hear Host Eric Kavanagh's startling predictions for 2025 and beyond!

Quality is as quality does! In the realm of data, quality is paramount. Garbage in, garbage out! In this episode of InsideAnalysis, we spoke with Tom Redman, legendary data quality expert! And our own Host, Eric Kavanagh, expounds on what that means in the AI Era!

Two of the most alluring words in the world of business? Recurring Revenue! Often fueled by a subscription-based model these days, achieving this goal effectively requires a combination data, insights and automation.

Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to hear how today's innovators are measuring, managing and executing on subscription-based business models. Host Eric Kavanagh will interview Lina Tonk from Recurly and Andrei Rebrov of Scentbird.

Making valid suggestions, enforcing policies, facilitating continuous learning and improvement: That's what we'd expect from a good manager. But what about AI? Turns out, those are all excellent use cases for Generative AI! Add to that the interpretation of a complex requirements document, and you've got a nice solution. Oh, and the OutSystems platform can now spin up an application right from an ingested requirements document, just like that!

Learn more on this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews OutSystems COI, Tiago Azevedo, recorded in Amsterdam, at the recent ONE Conference. 

The Semantic Modeling Language (SML) is an open-source language that allows businesses to share, define, and scale data models across platforms. SML is based on YAML, a human-readable syntax, and is compatible with Git and CI/CD practices. It's free to use in any application and is open to community innovation. How will this enable a semantically aligned future for data? 

Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Dave Mariani of AtScale, and a special guest.

With its rapid rise as a global tech hub, Vietnam is challenging the status quo. Known as the Silicon Delta, this thriving marketplace for technological innovation continues to capture market share and reshape the global tech industry. One company leading the charge is FPT, an organization with a rich history and a remarkable trajectory. Deeply seated in telco, education and retail, the company also sports a strong consulting arm that's focused intently on digital transformation.

Tune in to this episode of InsideAnalysis to discover why the Silicon Delta is fast becoming a force to reckon with in the global tech scene.

In this episode of Inside Analysis, host Eric Kavanagh delves into the evolving landscape of AI-driven fraud and the crucial role of advanced technology in combating it. He interviews Thomas Lo, co-founder of Good Labs Studio, to gain insights into their innovative approach to fraud detection using streaming data and AI.

Additionally, Eric Kavanagh explores the integration of MongoDB and Confluent in modern application architectures. Lars Herrmann, Vice President of Partner Ecosystem at MongoDB, discusses how these technologies can work together to streamline data management, enhance application performance, and facilitate the adoption of AI.

Knowledge is power, but only if it's achieved in a timely, efficient fashion. Traditional Business Intelligence has for years sought to fulfill this objective, and many times has. But the complexity of today's information landscape often thwarts first-generation tools. Success in this modern world requires unified analytics, and the ability to connect to virtually any data source.

Find out more on this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Yves Mulkers of 7wData, and Jay Gopalakrishnan, CEO and CoFounder of Knowi.

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital security, staying ahead of threats is more critical than ever. Join us on this episode of InsideAnalysis as we delve into the world of cybersecurity with Isaac Roybal from Seclore and Lucky Effendy from Eugenus. Our guests will explore the importance of security in software and on the internet, discussing the various strategies organizations can deploy to safeguard their assets.

As the AI industry rapidly advances, understanding the foundational role of data across a variety of infrastructures has never been more crucial. In this episode of Inside Analysis, Eric Kavanagh, along with guests Danielle LeBlanc of DiKayo Data, Venkat Ramakrishnan of Pure Storage and Jordan Tewell of Securiti explore how data shapes the capabilities of generative AI while staying within boundaries that improve security. By listening in, you will be examining the parallels between AI's information organization and human cognitive processes through the lens of showing how high morale in workplaces can lead to better results. This episode will especially appeal to anyone interested in the intersection of data science, AI, cognitive modeling, and the impact of workplace culture on innovation.

Analyst firm Gartner reports that 30% of GenAI projects will fail. Many independent analysts think that number is optimistic, but there are definitely solutions in play right now!

Check out this episode of InsideAnalysis to learn about real-world GenAI solutions for everthing from fraud detection to supply chain optimization. Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Erica Schroeder, CMO for Symphony AI, and a special guest.

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 Analytics. Host @eric_kavanagh will be joined by Athena Solutions CEO Alex Kangoun, and Field CTO Ryan Welsh of Qlik. They'll each deliver 10-min presentations on the subject, followed by our weekly radio show.

The value of innovation ideally extends beyond one company or a single community. That's why public-private partnerships can yield such remarkable results. By forging collaboration across government and business, Economic Development Organizations create lasting value that benefits the public at large. Like innovation catalysts, these partnerships spark whole ecosystems into motion.

Learn more on this episode of InsideAnalysis as Host @eric_kavanagh speaks with Eli Promsel and Chad Shurford of Silicon Foundry, and Trevor Pawl, former Chief Mobility Officer for Michigan.