Data Dive #44: How AI Is Reshaping Data, Analytics, and BI Ops 🤖
To capitalize on AI, it will require a whole-of-organization approach that aligns people, processes, and technology.
AI will transform how enterprises do business. That means its impact will propagate across organizations, not to a particular team, or a specific layer of the tech stack.
To capitalize on AI, it will require a whole-of-organization approach that aligns people, processes, and technology.
This will be particularly important in the area of data and analytics, where AI will revolutionize both the workflows, the people who maintain databases and dashboards, as well as the capabilities of tools that drive decision-making.
This is not a process that happens overnight. Enterprises must prepare, and they must act quickly to move at the constantly accelerating pace of change.
At Datalogz’ Future Frontiers event in July, 2025, data and analytics leaders offered a view of how AI reshaping the landscape, and tactical tips on how CDOs and data leaders can position themselves to win the next era.
Hosted at Perkins Coie’s offices in Midtown Manhattan, the panel featured:
- Vishal Saxena, CTO of Octus, the credit intelligence and data provider
- Gorkem Sevinc, Co-Founder and CEO of Qualytics, the enterprise data quality platform
- Logan Havern, Co-Founder and CEO of Datalogz, the platform ending BI Sprawl for data-mature organizations
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Seize the Data #10 - Navigating the Future of BI Migrations with iLink Digital
In this episode of Seize the Data, Logan Havern hosts Chandler Stevens from iLink Digital and Anouk Gorris from Datalogz to discuss the intricacies of BI migrations.
They explore the motivations behind companies migrating to platforms like Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, the challenges faced during the migration process, and the importance of change management and governance.
The conversation emphasizes the need for a unified data platform, the role of AI in enhancing data quality, and the necessity of having a clear strategy and data assessment before initiating migrations.
From the Ballpark to BI: Highlights from Atlanta!
Earlier this month, Datalogz and Ohalo brought Atlanta’s data leaders together for a night at the ballpark! ⚾
Despite the rain, the Braves game turned into the perfect backdrop for conversation, community, and connection. Attendees shared insights (and laughs) around the future of data, BI, and AI - reminding us why building strong local ecosystems matters.
We’re grateful to everyone who joined and helped make it such a memorable evening. The energy in Atlanta’s data community is real, and we’re just getting started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this topic, answered.
How is AI changing enterprise data and analytics operations?
AI is transforming enterprise data and analytics by revolutionizing workflows, changing the roles of people who maintain databases and dashboards, and enhancing the capabilities of decision-making tools. This transformation requires a whole-of-organization approach that aligns people, processes, and technology rather than isolated implementations in specific teams or tech stack layers.
What should CDOs and data leaders do to prepare for AI transformation?
Data leaders need to act quickly and prepare their organizations for the constantly accelerating pace of AI-driven change. This includes aligning people, processes, and technology across the entire organization, not just within data teams. Leaders at Datalogz' Future Frontiers event emphasized that capitalizing on AI requires a whole-of-organization approach rather than siloed initiatives.
What is BI sprawl and why does it matter for AI readiness?
BI sprawl refers to the unmanaged proliferation of dashboards, reports, and data sources across an organization. Before enterprises can effectively leverage AI for analytics, they need clean, governed BI environments. Datalogz, which currently governs over 720,000 BI assets across enterprise deployments, helps data-mature organizations eliminate BI sprawl to create a foundation for AI-driven analytics transformation.
How can enterprises manage the impact of AI across their analytics stack?
Enterprises must recognize that AI's impact propagates across the entire organization, not just specific teams or technology layers. This means establishing strong governance and observability across BI environments first. Platforms like Datalogz have identified over 1.4 million optimization issues across customer BI environments, helping organizations build the operational discipline needed before layering in AI capabilities.
What were the key takeaways from the Future Frontiers data and analytics event?
The Future Frontiers event hosted by Datalogz in July 2025 brought together data and analytics leaders including CTOs and CEOs from companies like Octus, Qualytics, and Datalogz. Key themes included the need for whole-of-organization AI adoption strategies, the importance of acting quickly given the accelerating pace of change, and tactical approaches for CDOs to position their teams for the next era of AI-driven analytics.
