Tech Transformed

Cyberattacks have evolved beyond data theft and financial fraud to pose a real risk to human life. 

From power grids to medical devices, many critical infrastructure systems are now connected to the internet, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks. Attackers could potentially shut down power grids, disrupt transportation systems, or manipulate medical equipment, causing widespread harm and even death. 

As society becomes increasingly reliant on technology, it is crucial that cybersecurity measures are prioritised to mitigate the risks that cyberattacks pose to human life.

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to Simon Chassar, CRO at Claroty, to discuss:

• Cyber-physical systems and connections to company networks
• Fatal cyberattacks and ransomware deaths
• Securing your systems is a matter of life and death

Data management platforms (DMPs) have soared in popularity over the last decade, as understanding and gaining value from data has become a big priority for modern companies. 

A DMP can collect, organise and store data from a mixture of sources and use that data to build everything from detailed customer profiles and ad campaigns to personalisation initiatives.

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to Ibrahim Surani, CEO at Astera, to discuss:

• How data management has evolved as a priority
• Common problems
• Unified data management platforms

Find out more about Astera’s unified, no-code data management platform here

Generative AI is the latest tech craze that has set the world on fire. 

From creating marketing copy and engaging emails to designing logos and composing music, it has been adopted across the board by modern companies and its impact is expected only to grow as the technology develops and becomes more sophisticated. 

Ultimately, tools like ChatGPT have the potential to completely transform how businesses operate and make society and the business world operate much more effectively, but what risks lie with this?

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to Andy Patel, Senior Researcher at WithSecure, to discuss:

• How the modern workday has been changed forever by AI
• CEO fraud and other prompt engineering risks
• Will humans always matter more than robots in the workforce?

Augmented Analytics and Data Storytelling are two innovative technologies that are shaping the future of Business Intelligence (BI). 

Augmented Analytics uses machine learning and natural language processing to automate data preparation, analysis, and insights generation, reducing the reliance on data analysts and democratizing access to insights across the organisation. 

On the other hand, Data Storytelling focuses on presenting data in a compelling and easily understandable way, turning complex data sets into impactful stories that drive decision-making.

Together, these technologies enable organizations to make data-driven decisions faster, improve business performance, and gain a competitive edge. 

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to Clarence Rozario, Head of Business Intelligence Product Suite at Zoho Corp, to discuss:

• Bringing automation into BI
• Using BI to empower data storytelling
• The future of augmented analytics

Assessing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in your GRC strategy is critical as investors, customers, and regulators increasingly demand more transparency and accountability in your corporate sustainability practices. 

Integrating ESG into your GRC framework can help identify and mitigate potential risks related to environmental and social issues, such as climate change, human rights violations, and supply chain management. 

By incorporating ESG considerations into your GRC strategy, you can ensure that your organisation is well-positioned to meet the evolving expectations of stakeholders and thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.

• Balancing investment between compliance and security 
• Taking GRC concerns to the C-Suite
• ESG frameworks

Identity data is a valuable commodity in today's digital world. 

With data breaches and identity theft on the rise, it's more important than ever to protect your personal information and the personal information of your employees. 

But why is it so important to manage your company’s identity data? What challenges and threat can arise if you don’t? And how do you begin this cleaning process? 

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to Wade Ellery, Field CTO at Radiant Logic, to discuss:

• Cleaning up identity data 
• Security threats from unmanaged identity data 
• Drawbacks of cuts and retrenching ahead of a recession

Data pipeline automation is revolutionizing the way organisations handle data. 

This new approach to data management is challenging the traditional modern data stack, which relied on a series of disparate tools to handle different aspects of data processing. With data pipeline automation, organizations can simplify their data stack, relying on a single tool to manage the entire process. 

This shift will allow businesses to focus on insights and decision-making, rather than spending time wrangling data. As a result, data pipeline automation will become the key component of the post-modern data stack.

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Analyst Christina Stathopoulos speaks to Sean Knapp, Founder and CEO at Ascend.io, and we’re here to talk about:

• Solving data stack challenges
• Automation in data pipelines
• What the ultimate solution will be

GRC (governance, risk management, and compliance) and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) are critical for companies to balance in today's business landscape. 

While GRC focuses on achieving objectives responsibly, mitigating risks, and meeting compliance requirements, ESG addresses a company's broader responsibilities to its stakeholders, including the environment, employees, and society as a whole.

Balancing both can be challenging, but it is essential for companies to operate sustainably and responsibly. Companies that prioritise ESG practices often have better long-term financial performance, while those that prioritise GRC can avoid costly legal and reputational risks. 

Therefore, companies should look at integrating ESG and GRC to maximise efficiency and support the integrity of financial and non-financial reporting for sustainable growth. 

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Analyst Richard Stiennon speaks to Grant Ostler and Mark Mellen, Industry Principals at Workiva, to discuss:

• How ESG has transformed in the last few years
• Integration of ESG into GRC to improve risk management
• Auditing ESG

Frictionless commerce is the ability to seamlessly find customers, establish trust, and transact and deliver products without any hiccups.

However, enterprises face three significant problems in achieving frictionless commerce: getting the right data, managing tech debt, and ensuring data interoperability. And much like the old children's book "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" - each problem seems to lead to another.

That's where Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) comes in. A cloud-based service that provides users with on-demand access to high-quality data, it can help organisations with these challenges by providing them with accurate and reliable data while reducing the burden of managing and maintaining it.

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Analyst Doug Laney speaks to Derek Corrick, General Manager of Data Management at Pivotree, to discuss:

• Frictionless commerce and how it can be accelerated
• Common challenges in data management 
• Data-as-a-Service and how to get started

Intelligent automation refers to the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation to automate business processes. 

This enables organisations to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer experience. 

By using intelligent automation, businesses can streamline repetitive and time-consuming tasks and free up human resources to focus on more value-added activities.

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to Tom Croll, Advisor at Lionfish Tech Advisors, about:

• Intelligent automation and tooling trends
• The role of human improvement and how it’s changing 
• Preparing for implementation of intelligent automation