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John Ladley and Bob Seiner will be joining Eric Kavanagh on The Data Governance Show for a candid, practical conversation about where data governance is headed and what organizations must do differently to make the programs durable. We will explore why governance does not fail but instead stalls when it is treated as a side initiative, how formal accountability may already exist inside most organizations, and why the real opportunity is to recognize and elevate existing accountabilities and allow data governance to evolve into its intended "business as usual" state. We will also dive into the intersection of governance, change management, and data fluency, and why the future of governance in an AI-driven world depends on rising all the boats in the same tide rather than operating them in silos. Expect a discussion grounded in real-world experience, lessons learned from decades in the field, and a clear message for leaders who want governance to move from documentation to durable business value.

Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as host Eric Kavanagh speaks with Eva Polini, author of BI Without the BS, about why many analytics projects fail despite technical success. Find out more about unclear requirements, stakeholder communication gaps, and why trust and transparency become even more critical in the age of generative AI. They will be joined by Arshavir Blackwell, author of The Creative Agency's Guide to AI, who will explain how creative organizations can move beyond generic AI outputs through fine-tuning and local models while protecting sensitive data. This conversations connects business intelligence and modern AI, showing that real value comes not from tools alone, but from understanding problems, data, and workflows.

Join this InsideAnalysis episode to learn where AI actually creates (or destroys) value. Host Eric Kavanagh speaks with Octavian Tanase of Hitachi Vantara, Joshua Gould of thebigword, and Preston Zeller of Psalmlog about why results depend less on the models and more on data, workflows, and services - and why organizations that redesign operations, rather than simply adopt tools, are the ones seeing real impact.

Dive into this episode of Inside Analysis as we explore the intersection of AI, security, and enterprise operations. Eric Kavanagh interviews Juan Garcia of Tuio (Spain) who will share how AI is transforming insurance - from smarter claims processing to fraud detection - while keeping humans in the loop. Next, Amiram Shachar, CEO of Upwind Security, will reveal why runtime security is the future, showing how protecting applications in motion is critical in today's hybrid cloud environments. Finally, Rinki Sethi of Upwind Security will bring the practitioner's view, explaining how DevOps and security teams can work together and scale AI-driven protection across complex systems. You'll hear real-world insights, practical tips, and forward-looking perspectives on securing AI-powered enterprises. Tune in, learn from the experts, and discover how to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape!

Join this episode of Inside Analysis as Eric Kavanagh speaks with Joe Early, Hannah Hunt, Jesse Scearce, and Wilson Rodden of MetroStar about how applied AI is being used on the aircraft maintenance front line for the U.S. Air Force. Learn how visual AI, multimodal data, and real-time collaboration are changing the way maintenance is performed - capturing maintainer expertise, reducing downtime, and turning video, audio, and sensor data into actionable intelligence for safer, more efficient operations.

Despite massive investment, most enterprise AI initiatives fail to deliver meaningful return on investment. Recent research shows that nearly 95% of organizations are not seeing measurable returns, leaving many stuck in what analysts call the AI Failure Zone, where tools look powerful but produce little business impact. In this episode of InsideAnalysis, Eric Kavanagh speaks with David Roberts, CEO of SugarCRM, about why broad, unfocused AI approaches are breaking down in the enterprise. Roberts argues that AI must become deeply context driven, grounded in real workflows, customer relationships, business moments, and desired outcomes. Joining the show will be world-renowned AI Analyst, Ray Wang of Constellation Research. The conversation will focus on 2026 as a turning point, when AI shifts from hype to practical execution and begins helping sellers sell, marketers market, and service teams better serve customers.

Live from the AI Summit at the Javits Center, Inside Analysis host Eric Kavanagh speaks with Rory Crone, Senior Director of Marketing for the AI Summit, about what's really driving enterprise AI adoption. Learn about the rise of generative AI, the growing focus on governance and ethics, the importance of human-in-the-loop decision-making, and how AI is reshaping skills, data management, and modern marketing in the era of zero-click search.

Join this episode of Inside Analysis with two leaders in AI-driven support innovation - Meel Velliste and Levon Korganyan from Fivetran's CTO organization. First, dive into their experimental new product, Triage, designed to solve one of the toughest enterprise AI challenges: delivering accurate, trusted answers from sprawling internal documentation. Learn how hybrid search, vector retrieval, and LLM reasoning dramatically outperform traditional enterprise search. Then, discover how Triage streamlines support workflows by providing precise, context-aware responses, reducing manual escalation, and enhancing customer experience. See how intelligent search and smart architecture are redefining enterprise knowledge access.

Join this episode of Inside Analysis with two leaders in data innovation. Explore how Exasol's in-memory database delivers lightning-fast analytics and optimized BI dashboards, enabling queries at the speed of thought. Then, hear from Jason Lorry of Architecta about MediaFlux, a metadata-driven, database-centric platform that manages billions of files, supports AI workflows, and streamlines data lifecycle management. Learn how performance and smart architecture are reshaping enterprise data operations.

Join this Inside Analysis episode as Eric Kavanagh talks with Derek Slager, CTO and co-founder of Amperity, about why customer data remains the most powerful and differentiated asset a brand possesses. Explore how fragmented systems, SaaS sprawl, and evolving customer expectations make unified first-party data more critical than ever. Learn more about Amperity's highly opinionated data pipeline, how it helps consumer brands build durable customer experiences, and what trends are shaping the future of customer data platforms.

Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as host Eric Kavanagh interviews Dr. Moshik Cohen, who reveals how Israel's multi-layer air defense system achieved near-perfect interception rates - and how rapid AI-driven upgrades were deployed in the middle of wartime. A rare, inside look at innovation under extreme pressure.

Join this eye-opening episode of Inside Analysis, as Eric Kavanagh sits down with QuEra Computing CTO and co-founder Nathan Gemelke to explore quantum computing at its most fundamental level - individual atoms manipulated by lasers. You'll learn how neutral-atom qubits work, why error correction is a major breakthrough, and how quantum systems are already running in the cloud via AWS. If you want a front-row seat to the technologies shaping the next computing revolution, don't miss this conversation.

How Do You Know If Your Enterprise Is AI-Ready? It starts with data. Can your enterprise architecture support AI workloads, RAG, or Agentic AI? For most, the answer is not yet. But with the right strategy, any data environment can get there. Then comes Governance. Do you have the right polices in place, the right people involved? Do you understand your use case well enough to know what success looks like? What You'll Learn * How to assess whether your data architecture is AI-ready * Practical ways to modernize your systems for AI workloads * Real-world lessons from successful enterprise AI projects * Pitfalls to avoid when implementing GenAI and RAG systems * Strategies to align your data, tools, and teams for scalable AI * Discover how to align your data and strategy to make your enterprise truly AI-ready.

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.