The podcast discusses emerging data management trends in 2025, featuring insights from Julian Redmond, CEO of Ignition and Iris, following his global tour. Key topics include the growing adoption of Lakehouse architecture for its flexibility and efficiency, the rise of platforms like Databricks, Snowflake, and Microsoft Fabric, and the increasing role of AI in data integration and analytics. Automation is becoming essential for managing data at scale, with tools like Iris streamlining processes. Regulatory considerations, workforce shortages, and the evolving importance of professional data management across industries are also highlighted. The episode concludes with details on an upcoming AI and data-focused community meetup in Melbourne in April 2025.

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