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DM Radio episodes

  • Time After Time: Why the 'When' Matters

    The legendary database guru Dr. Michael Stonebraker said nearly 20 years ago that "one size does not fit all." He was talking about database modes, and was pushing Vertica back then, a column-oriented database that was purpose built for analytics. Today, there are hundreds of databases on the market, including multi-modal databases that enable different architectures on the same foundation.

    Check out this episode of Future Proof to learn more as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Avthar Sewrathan of Timescale DB!

    53 min
  • The Brass Tacks of Data Governance
    Everyone keeps talking about data governance these days. And luckily, it's more plausible than ever! But what are the component parts of a data governance program? How do you develop a plan, and then execute? Find out on this episode of DM Radio! Host @eric_kavanagh speaks to veteran Data Governance leader, Jarrel Jimmerson, and Athena Solutions Consultant, Aaron Wilson!
    54 min
  • Managing the AI Overthrow: An Executive Primer

    Make no mistake: AI will change everything in enterprise computing. Managing that disruption effectively will require an open mind, lots of insights, a deep understanding of your existing systems, and a flexible strategic roadmap. How big a deal is it?

    Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will give a presentation, then interview several guests, including Mike Vanca of SmartAction, Dave Duggal of Enterprise Web, and Amir Hartman of Praxis AI.

    53 min
  • Destination AI — Questions and Answers on Auto-Pilot

    Ask a good question, get a trustworthy answer! That's the promise of the latest tech in the AI/LLM space. Using "anchors of truth" via embeddings, combined with clear citations for the answers provided, this platform is revolutionizing the entire Decision Support industry.

    Check out this special episode of DM Radio to learn about the long-sought fusion of unstructured and structured data for Analytics. Host @eric_kavanagh will be joined by Athena Solutions CEO Alex Kangoun, and Field CTO Ryan Welsh of Qlik. They'll each deliver 10-min presentations on the subject, followed by our weekly radio show.

    51 min
  • Building a Bridge to Quantum Computing

    The leap to quantum computing can seem incredily daunting because it represents a dramatic shift in enterprise technology. Just as GenAI took the business world by storm, so too will quantum, but with deeper implications. The big questions are when and how. One company that understands the nature and significance of quantum's potential is Spectral Capital. Led by CEO Sean Brehm, a serial innovator in Blockchain and Authentic Intelligence, this firm is building a Quantum Bridge Program to pave the way for companies to leverage this powerful tech.

    The bridge isn't just about cost; it's about access and adoption. This includes leveraging classical computing hardware, quantum-inspired algorithms, and hybrid systems. By focusing on practical applications and lowering barriers to entry, Spectral Capital ($FCCN) aims to accelerate the quantum revolution and bring its immense potential within reach.

    Register for this special episode of DM Radio to learn about: * The material science that underpins Quantum * What kinds of challenges Quantum will solve * The component parts of the Quantum Bridge * How organizations can get started now

    53 min
  • Infinite Data: Revolutionizing Storage

    Make storage sexy again! With the explosion of data, storage issues have become more critical than ever.

    Join us for this episode of DMRadio as we delve into the world of data storage with industry legend Eric Herzog of infinidat. Discover the secrets to achieving robust cyber storage security, unparalleled performance, high availability, and rock-solid reliability. Don't miss this deep dive into the future of data storage technology!

    46 min
  • Success with AI — An Open Lakehouse Approach

    Any AI solution will only be as strong as its foundation. That's because the architecture for AI has many moving parts, any one of which can throw a wrench in the works. There's the training pipeline, the inference pipeline, the models, the feedback and more. Solving the data challenge with unified access can go a long way, especially if security and governance are baked in. You still need to choose the right engine, and these days there are more choices than ever.

    Find out how some of the biggest companies in the world are addressing these issues on this special episode of DM Radio! Host @eric_kavanagh will be joined by Starburst CEO and Co-Founder Justin Borgman, along with Estuary Co-Founder David Yaffe, and special guest Vrashank Jain of Dell. The show will start with a 10-min presentation by Starburst about the ideal information architecture for AI, followed by a lively roundtable discussion.

    53 min
  • The Dawn of AI Agents

    They're small, powerful and remarkable agile. They can reconcile based upon dynamic feeds of data. And they promise to revolutionize computing. But how will they be managed? Optimized? Audited? That's what the folks at August Data are working on! Check out this episode of DM Radio as Host @eric_kavanagh interviews Dave Brewster!

    53 min
  • A Pinot for Your Thoughts? Next-Gen Observability

    The pace and scale of modern business puts traditional data architectures on their heels. To keep user-facing apps running smoothly, companies need a new way to observe and address critical issues. That's the focus of Apach Pinot, an open-source distributed database specifically designed for real-time analytics. It excels in providing low-latency query responses even at high throughput, making it ideal for scenarios where immediate insights from massive amounts of data are essential. How does it work, and how can it help you?

    Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Kishore Gopalakrishna of StarTree, and Hyoun Park of Amalgam Insights.

    53 min
  • Can't Contain Yourself? Happy Birthday, Kubernetes!

    My, how times have changed! In just 10 short years, Kubernetes has grown from an aspirational open-source project into a full-blown enterprise juggernaut. Many an enterprise software vendor went back to the drawing board to refactor their solution to run via containers. And with cloud nativity now a strategic enterprise goal, it's safe to say that K8s is here to stay.

    What does this mean for your organization? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will speak with Murli Thirumale of Pure, whose company just published a report on this phenomenon, The Voice of Kubernetes Experts Report 2024.

    Findings include: * Over the next 5 years, 80% of new applications will be built in cloud-native platforms; * 86% of organizations are choosing to build in hybrid cloud; * More than half (58%) of organizations plan to migrate some of their VM workloads to Kubernetes, with 65% planning to migrate VM workloads within the next two years; * 96% of respondents state they already have platform engineering teams to increase the scalability and flexibility of their apps.

    53 min

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DM Radio is the world's longest-running show about data! Since 2008, we've interviewed the industry's brightest minds about AI, analytics, big data, cloud, data warehousing, digital transformation,…