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10 AI strategy questions every CIO must answer

CIO

The world plunged headfirst into the AI revolution. Now many are admitting they werent quite ready. The 2024 Board of Directors Survey from Gartner , for example, found that 80% of non-executive directors believe their current board practices and structures are inadequate to effectively oversee AI. The 2024 Enterprise AI Readiness Radar report from Infosys , a digital services and consulting firm, found that only 2% of companies were fully prepared to implement AI at scale and that, despite the

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Text Analysis With Power BI Copilot

Chris Webb BI

Power BI reports are usually used to display numeric data. However it is reasonably common to have text data in a semantic model too and for this to be displayed on a report, and while visuals like the new text slicer allow you apply filters to the text, large amounts of text can still be difficult for end users to make sense of. Recently I was wondering if Power BI Copilot can be used to summarise text data (similar to what is possible with Excel Copilot ) and it turns out that the answer is ye

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Thinking Machines At Work: How Generative AI Models Are Redefining Business Intelligence

Smart Data Collective

Cookies help us display personalized product recommendations and ensure you have great shopping experience. Accept X By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Accept Analytics Analytics Show More Improving LinkedIn Ad Strategies with Data Analytics 9 Min Read Data Helps Speech-Language Pathologists Deliver Better Results 6 Min Read How Data-Driven Insights Are Addressing Gaps in Patient Communication and Equity 8 Min Read Data Analytics Is Revolutionizing Medical Cred

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Automating Data Quality with Ontology-Guided AI at GLEIF

BI Survey

Most AI discussions today start with the same refrain: “Good data is everything.” But what if AI could create better data, not just consume it? At their presentation at this year’s DATA festival in Munich, the team of the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) turned the conversation around. Instead of blaming poor data for AI underperformance, they showed how large language models (LLMs), when guided by domain-specific ontologies, can help automate data quality governance – and

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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What is Data Modernization? A Complete Guide for 2025

Athena Solutions BI

In the fast-paced economy of July 2025, agility is the ultimate competitive advantage. For many established organizations, however, the biggest anchor holding them back is not their strategy or their people, but their data infrastructure. Decades-old legacy systems, brittle data pipelines, and siloed information create a drag on innovation and decision-making.

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Reimagining Data Architecture for Agentic AI

Dataversity

As agentic AI and autonomous systems transform the enterprise landscape, organizations face a new imperative: Fundamentally reimagining data architecture is no longer optional; it’s required for AI success. Many enterprises are coming to the realization that traditional data architectures, which are built for structured data and deterministic workloads, are ill-equipped to support agentic AI’s demands […] The post Reimagining Data Architecture for Agentic AI appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Common Mistakes in Competitor Analysis and How to Avoid Them

Aqute Intelligence

If you're in B2B SaaS, chances are youre already doing some form of competitive analysis. Maybe youre putting together battle cards, prepping for an RFP, or trying to figure out why your competitors product keeps popping up in late-stage deals. The reality is that most competitive analysis out there isnt very good. Its often rushed, surface-level, or built around assumptions.

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Building for Change: Why Adaptive Intelligence Beats Predictive Models

SCIP

SCIP Insights Building for Change: Why Adaptive Intelligence Beats Predictive Models In a world shaped by rapid shifts such as pandemics, supply chain shocks, AI breakthroughs, and geopolitical tremors, many organizations still cling to predictive models as their strategic compass. Forecasts, projections, and five-year plans have become security blankets in an increasingly unpredictable landscape.

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AI in 2025: A Mid-Year Check-In on Leaders, Trends, and Early Results

Alpha Sense BI

The AI landscape has undergone significant transformation in the first half of 2025. Industry leaders released a wave of new models, model architecture enhancements surged , and organizations started seeing measurable impact of their genAI initiatives. Strategic bets on agentic systems are also beginning to reshape how AI is applied across industries.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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How Deeper Intelligence Shifted a SaaS Leader’s Competitive Strategy

Fuld

A leading US SaaS company needed to understand the potential threat of a successful new start-up. From publicly available market intelligence, the threat appeared to be only moderate. However, when Fuld conducted more in-depth research, it became clear that the competitor posed a far more serious challenge—particularly due to the strength of its vision and its success to date in execution.

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AI as a growing child: How we can shape its future responsibly

CIO

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction; its here, influencing everything from healthcare to hiring practices. Tools like ChatGPT have democratized access to AI, allowing individuals and organizations to harness its potential in ways previously unimaginable. But as with any transformative technology, AI comes with risks chief among them, the perpetuation of biases and systemic inequities.

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Limit The Impact Of Expensive Power BI Queries On Your Capacity By Reducing The Query Timeout

Chris Webb BI

The recent announcement of Surge Protection gives Fabric/Power BI capacity admins a way to restrict the impact of background operations on a capacity, preventing them from causing throttling. However, at the time of writing, Surge Protection does not prevent users that are running expensive DAX or MDX queries – which are interactive operations – from causing problems on your capacity.

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Turning Data Into Decisions: How Analytics Improves Transportation Strategy

Smart Data Collective

Cookies help us display personalized product recommendations and ensure you have great shopping experience. Accept X By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Accept Analytics Analytics Show More Turning Data Into Decisions: How Analytics Improves Transportation Strategy 3 Min Read How Data Analytics Improves Lead Management and Sales Results 9 Min Read How Data Analytics Reduces Truck Accidents and Speeds Up Claims 7 Min Read Interior Designers Boost Profits with Pre

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Gain a Competitive Edge With This Scenario Planning Toolkit

In a world where uncertainty and change are constant, scenario planning empowers companies with the agility and competitive edge needed to thrive. Download the toolkit to fortify your business strategy , set up your competitive positioning , and ensure your company is poised to respond to any future scenario.

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AMD Lays Out its Road Map to Erode NVIDIA’s Dominance in the AI Data Center

TBR

All eyes were again trained on San Jose, Calif., during AMD Advancing AI 2025, held on June 12, just three months after NVIDIA GTC 2025. The event centered on AMD’s bold AI strategy that, in contrast to that of its top competitor, emphasizes an open ecosystem approach to appeal to developers and organizations alike. The entire industry seeks increased competition and accelerated innovation in AI, and AMD plans to fill this void in the market.

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Top 10 Data Warehouse Use Cases for Business Growth in 2025

Athena Solutions BI

In our previous guide, we established the enterprise data warehouse (EDW) as the central foundation for modern analytics. But beyond its architecture and technical specifications, its true value is measured by its real-world impact. In today’s competitive landscape of July 2025, a data warehouse is not merely a passive repository for storing data; it’s a dynamic engine for enabling specific, high-impact business applications that drive growth, efficiency, and innovation.

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10 Best Sales Analytics Software Tools: Turning Data into Revenue

Zoominfo

For todays sales teams, data and signals are the foundation for smarter strategies, better decisions, and consistent growth. But the sheer volume of information available paired with a growing number of outreach channels and tools mean that the real power lies in drawing insights from that pile of data. Sales analytics software is the key tool that turns the massive volumes of data in CRMs, data platforms, martech tools, and other key sources into clear, actionable insights that empower teams

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Improving Data Quality Using AI and ML

Dataversity

In our fast-paced, interconnected digital world, data is truly the heartbeat of how organizations make decisions. However, the rapid explosion of data in terms of volume, speed, and diversity has brought about significant challenges in keeping that data reliable and high-quality. Relying on traditional manual methods for data governance just doesn’t cut it anymore; in […] The post Improving Data Quality Using AI and ML appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Conversational Analytics vs. Copilot AIs: Why the Future of Data Exploration Is More Than Just Chat

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How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Making Education More Accessible for People with Disabilities

SCIP

SCIP Insights How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Making Education More Accessible for People with Disabilities In recent years, technology has revolutionized many sectors, and education is no exception. For people with disabilities, access to quality education has always been an uphill battle. Whether it’s visual impairments, hearing loss, mobility challenges, or cognitive disabilities, students with disabilities face barriers that can hinder their academic journey.

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Revolutionizing Fund Marketing: How AI and Analytics are Transforming Investor Engagement

Evalueserve

Fund marketing is undergoing a digital transformation. With AI and analytics, asset managers can craft personalized content, forecast market trends, and engage investors more meaningfully. From automated factsheets to predictive insights, discover how these technologies are reshaping the future of investor communications.

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​Turning customer reviews into competitive intelligence using AI

Fuld

​ Competitive Intelligence has always been about connecting the dots—between market signals, competitor moves, and customer behavior. But what happens when those dots are raw and unstructured, scattered across thousands of platforms, and growing by the day? ​Traditionally, valuable intelligence hidden in customer reviews was difficult to access. The volume was overwhelming, the content too inconsistent for traditional analytics tools, and the insights too nuanced for basic keyword trackers to de

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7 Strategies to Gather (and Actually Use) Competitive Intel from Employees

Leaders in competitive intel know that the employees who interact with customers and prospects every day hold valuable competitive insights that could help win sales. But they don’t have a good plan or system to gather, organize, and share these insights with the stakeholders who need them. In this eBook, we outline 7 strategies to make it easier to build and scale an employee sharing program that will drive competitive advantage.

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Nvidia unveils generative physical AI platform, agentic AI advances at CES

CIO

At CES in Las Vegas Monday, Nvidia trumpeted a slew of AI announcements, with an emphasis on generative physical AI that promises a new revolution in factory and warehouse automation. AI requires us to build an entirely new computing stack to build AI factories, accelerated computing at data center scale, Rev Lebaredian, vice president of omniverse and simulation technology at Nvidia, said at a press conference Monday.

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Changing The Source Lakehouse Of Power BI Direct Lake Models In Deployment Pipelines

Chris Webb BI

If you’re using deployment pipelines with Direct Lake semantic models in Power BI you’ll have found that when you deploy your model from one stage to another by default the model still points to the Lakehouse it was originally bound to. So, for example, if you deploy your model from your Development stage to your test stage, the model in the Test stage still points to the Lakehouse in the Development stage.

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What the Rise of AI Web Scrapers Means for Data Teams

Smart Data Collective

Cookies help us display personalized product recommendations and ensure you have great shopping experience. Accept X By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Accept Analytics Analytics Show More Improving LinkedIn Ad Strategies with Data Analytics 9 Min Read Data Helps Speech-Language Pathologists Deliver Better Results 6 Min Read How Data-Driven Insights Are Addressing Gaps in Patient Communication and Equity 8 Min Read Data Analytics Is Revolutionizing Medical Cred

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Sharing Power BI Reports with External Users – Part 3: Sensitivity Labels, Encryption, and Secure Sharing

BI Insight

In Part two of this series, we walked through how to configure your Microsoft Fabric environment to securely share Power BI reports with external users across Microsoft 365 tenants. We covered licensing requirements, admin portal settings, how to invite guest users, and how to share reports directly with them. Now, in the third and final part … Continue reading Sharing Power BI Reports with External Users – Part 3: Sensitivity Labels, Encryption, and Secure Sharing The post Sharing Power B

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Maximize Productivity and Simplify IT Management with Conversational AI

ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu