Data Dive #35: Our Gartner D&A Recap 💡

The 2025 Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando was packed with insights and trends. While AI dominated discussions, organizations continue to struggle with BI challenges and data governance. Here’s a quick recap:

AI: The Buzz vs. The Reality

AI is advancing rapidly, but many presentations lacked actionable steps. Organizations know they must adapt, yet clear implementation strategies remain unclear. AI governance is mostly theoretical, with companies figuring it out on the fly.

BI & Analytics: The Growing Challenge

Despite the AI hype, BI remains essential. We spoke with over 200 organizations, and BI sprawl emerged as a major concern. Less than 25% have a formal plan to extend Data Governance into Analytics Governance - even though they recognize the need.

Key Takeaways:

Analytics Operations & Governance is growing. Though not yet a Gartner category, its importance is clear.
Data usage remains chaotic. Even well-managed data turns messy when it reaches BI tools.
Companies seek more ROI from BI. Many are investing in consolidation, migration, and governance programs.

The Shift Toward a Converged Data Platform

Gartner emphasized Converged Data Management Platforms, where data fabrics unify legacy systems like MDM and DQ. Meanwhile, Data Mesh is re-emerging, now more accepting of centralized structures like data warehouses.

The summit reinforced the need to focus on business outcomes, not just technology. While AI captures attention, BI governance, analytics efficiency, and data-driven decision-making remain top challenges.

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