Changes in how organizations mature their data and analytics strategies will define how organizations accomplish their future directions. 

Host Whit Andrews met with three Predicts authors at the Data and Analytics Virtual Summit to discuss data and analytics predictions.

Erick Brethenoux specializes in machine learning, artificial intelligence and applied cognitive computing. He guides organizations on the strategic, organizational and technology aspects of using advanced analytics as a driving force of their growth. 

Mark Beyer covers broad data architecture solutions including data management and its intersection with use cases and data governance issues. His recent areas of client issues and research include adapting best practices for data management to remove false distinctions between cloud, on-premises and hybrid fallacies. 

Frank Buytendijk is a Distinguished VP and Gartner Fellow in Gartner’s Data and Analytics Group. His work often takes a futurist approach, researching the edges of what he covers. Buytendijk pioneers the topics of the future, digital ethics and digital society, helping organizations do the “right thing” with technology.