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Manufacturing leaders are not debating whether AI in manufacturing matters anymore. That debate is over. What they are wrestling with now is a much harder question: how do you move from interest to AI execution? That is where the real market gap is opening up. Redwood Software’s 2026 manufacturing AI and automation research found that… Continue reading 98% of Manufacturers Want AI. Why Only 20% Are Ready to Use It at Scale

Customers today are entering the next phase of analytics adoption. They increasingly expect conversational experiences, dynamic dashboards, and AI-driven insights to be part of their analytics environment. At the same time, legacy BI environments are becoming harder to sustain, with rising license costs and shifting vendor priorities, adding pressure to modernize. The direction is clear.… Continue reading A Trusted Path to Databricks Genie Adoption Without Breaking KPIs or Trust

Data and AI transformations don’t fail because of technology. They stall when organizations move too quickly without aligning people, processes, and existing systems.  In a recent TAG Data Talk episode sponsored by Wavicle, Dr. Beverly Wright speaks with Guy Brassard about what it really takes to build the right foundation before starting a transformation.  Here are five… Continue reading Five Lessons for Laying the Right Foundation for Data and AI Transformation

Continuous improvement in retail is no longer occasional. It’s continuous, iterative, and driven by data and AI.  In a recent Wavicle-sponsored episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright speaks with Anees Haidri about how retail organizations are transforming decision-making through data and AI.  This blog distills five key takeaways from the conversation, highlighting how leaders can… Continue reading Five Lessons Retail Leaders Can Learn About Continuous Improvement with Data and AI

The vocabulary conflict between data management and data governance is one that I have seen hundreds of times in my career, and there isn’t a need for it. I have found a simple way to handle this one.    Years ago, I was sitting at a football (soccer stadium) in East London (Upton Park) with… Continue reading Data Governance vs Data Management: The Real Difference

In an era where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations play an increasingly pivotal role in corporate strategy, understanding the nuances of how to track, measure, and evaluate the impact of those ESG initiatives is paramount.   The surge in ESG initiatives over the past few years can be attributed to heightened environmental concerns, social… Continue reading ESG Reporting: Measuring the Impact of ESG Initiatives

As we step into 2024, the retail industry finds itself at the cusp of transformation. From the challenges of adjusting to a new world post-pandemic to the profound reshaping of supply chains and evolving customer expectations, the retail industry has been on a roller coaster ride in recent years. However, new technologies and AI options… Continue reading 2024 Retail Trends: Adapting to the Shifting Data and Analytics Landscape