Intelligence Isn’t Artificial — It’s Architectural: Why AI Fails Without Data Foundations
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries faster than most organizations can adapt. Everywhere you look, boards are accelerating AI investments, executives are drafting transformation strategies, and teams are racing to deploy pilots. But in the rush to “go AI,” a critical truth is often overlooked: intelligent systems are only as good as the data beneath them. Without robust data foundations, […]
AI Hype, Value, and Data: Navigating 2025’s Unpredictable AI Market
Few markets have commanded as much attention as AI in 2025. As headlines tout new breakthroughs and record capital inflows, many leaders are asking: Are current AI valuations justified, or are we repeating the cycle of tech-driven market bubbles? Likewise, practical businesses need clarity: What is genuinely working beyond the noise, and how can organizations […]
Tales from the Trenches: Real Stories of Data Interconnection Challenges
Summary Business leaders increasingly understand that competing means connecting data – but many still underestimate the real cost of getting it wrong. Real-world stories from the trenches show that interconnection challenges, if ignored, can halt transformation and spell costly setbacks. Setup: The Boardroom Moment A Fortune 500 company invested millions to unify data from CRM, […]
When SaaS Outpaces Governance: How Executives Can Regain Control of Their Data
When Agility Outpaces Accountability Every minute, another Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application goes live inside an enterprise. Business units demand agility, IT organizations scramble to enable speed, and vendors deliver turnkey cloud solutions with frictionless onboarding. The result? A sprawling, dynamic SaaS portfolio that evolves faster than the organization’s ability to govern it. The global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) […]
Why Poor Data Foundations Are Keeping Your CFO Awake
In August 2025, South-Korea’s SK Telecom was fined approximately US $96.5 million after a cyber-attack exposed personal data for nearly 27 million users. Regulators cited the carrier’s failure to implement basic safety measures—network servers lacked passwords, operating systems were outdated and internal governance structures were insufficient. For enterprise leaders—particularly those responsible for digital transformation, analytics […]
Emerging Trends in Data Foundation and Their Impact on Your Business
Introduction: Why Data Foundations Demand Attention Senior leaders face daily decisions about scaling, innovation, and risk. The engine beneath these choices is the company’s data foundation. In 2025, technical disruptions and business demands are rewriting what “good enough” looks like for data management. Understanding these shifts is not just useful—it is imperative for survival. What’s […]
