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Davos Unfiltered: The Good, The Chaotic, and How to Thrive in the MadnessIn January 2025, I finally checked “attend Davos” off my bucket list and made my way to the Alpine hub of global changemakers to experience…Jan 2812Jan 2812
The Era of Passive Data Management is Over; What CDOs Must Do (Now) to Drive AI-driven…As AI continues to reshape industries, Chief Data Officers (CDOs) are at the forefront of driving digital transformation. They hold a…Jan 17Jan 17
Groundbreaking Insights from AWS re:Invent 2024AWS re:Invent 2024 was one of the most rewarding editions since I began attending in 2017. While earlier conferences were marked by a…Dec 28, 20241Dec 28, 20241
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