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The Changing Faces of Data and Analytics
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06/28/23 • 36 min
Through actively incorporating the feedback of internal field sellers, engineers, and customers, Microsoft has been able to make huge strides in the development and success of the Power BI solution. Now with the introduction of Microsoft Fabric, another exciting shift is happening in the world of analytics. In this episode of Insights Tomorrow, Arun Ulag discusses his journey from being a field seller, through evolutions in Power BI, to the recent launch of the unified analytics solution, Microsoft Fabric. Arun also shares his insight and predictions for what lies ahead in this ever-evolving data and analytics landscape.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- What factors contributed to the growth of the Power BI community
- Main challenges for customers in the data and AI landscape
- The complexity of managing various tools and technologies
Some questions we ask:
- What excites you the most about Microsoft Fabric from a feature perspective?
- Can you share the concept behind Microsoft Fabric?
- What potential benefits can we expect from integrating data and analytics tools?
Guest bio
As the Corporate Vice President of Azure Data, Arun leads all data technologies for Microsoft, including databases, analytics, data integration, messaging, and business intelligence. Arun held worldwide accountability for growing Microsoft's SQL Server business with enterprise customers. Arun and his team consistently grew the multi-billion SQL Server business faster than other large database and business intelligence vendors during the four years he served in this role. He also founded Think Business Networks, Inc., a specialized network management software vendor based out of Silicon Valley. Arun grew the company profitably to over 60 employees for six years before selling his stake and heading to Stanford for his MS in Management.
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What Happened to Data Marts?
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06/14/23 • 32 min
Accessing data faster, more easily, and in a format of their choice is an increasing priority for business users. In the new Microsoft Fabric unified ecosystem, data warehousing, data lakehouses, and data marts coexist to enable users to choose how they analyze and work with data at scale. Priya Sathy shares insights into the future of data marts, the role data warehouses play, and what you can expect from Microsoft Fabric in the coming years.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- What we can expect the future of Data Marts to look like
- The flexibility Microsoft Fabric provides when working with your data
- What we can expect in the next few years from Microsoft Fabric
Some questions we ask:
- What is Microsoft fabric?
- What is your vision for the data warehouse at Microsoft?
- What new skills are required when working with Microsoft Fabric?
Guest bio:
Priya Sathy brings over 25 years of experience in the data and analytics space. She heads up Microsoft's Azure Synapse SQL and Synapse Data Warehouse in Microsoft Fabric. Her team focuses on building capabilities that meet the needs and complexities of large-scale analytics in enterprises. Before this, Priya was running Enterprise BI in Power BI.
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Data Integration in the Era of AI
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11/15/23 • 24 min
On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Partner Director of Products with the Cloud and AI organization at Microsoft, Wee Hyong, discuss his journey into the tech and data field, the importance of infusing AI into products to provide value differentiation, and how technology has evolved over the years to offer no-code and low-code interfaces for data integration.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- How data integration has evolved at Microsoft
- Potential AI capabilities coming to Data Factory and Power Query
- The evolution of Power Query and how it has become a powerful ETL tool
Some questions we ask:
- When did you transition into AI, and what led you to that field?
- How has the process of data integration evolved at Microsoft?
- Can you explain modern data and the infusion of data integration technologies?
Guest bio
Wee Hyong is a highly accomplished leader in Data and AI, boasting a stellar track record of steering multi-million dollar enterprises to enduring dominance within their respective industries. Throughout his illustrious career, Wee Hyong has adorned numerous hats, having excelled as a developer, a seasoned product manager, a data scientist, an innovative researcher, and a trusted technical advisor. Furthermore, he has penned over 10 authoritative books on Data and AI. These diverse and rich professional experiences have endowed him with a distinct set of stills, enabling him to conquer some of the world's most intricate and challenging technological enigmas.
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Boosting Marketing Productivity with AI
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07/10/24 • 24 min
On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc is joined by Wangui McKelvey, who leads product marketing for Microsoft's data analytics portfolio. Wangui highlights the transformative impact of AI on marketing, especially in boosting productivity by speeding up the creative process. She reflects on major product launches she has been part of, including IBM Security, Windows 365, and Microsoft Fabric. The conversation also touches on the potential future of AI integration and overcoming customer hesitancy towards adopting AI innovations.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- How AI and data technologies are significantly improving productivity in marketing
- The importance of having a supportive network and mentors in career development
- AI tools like Microsoft's CoPilot are revolutionizing the way marketers develop presentations
Some questions we ask:
- What are some lesser-known tools marketers should consider for their work?
- How can marketers stay updated with the latest tools and technologies in their field?
- What are some tools and software marketers use to boost productivity?
Resources:
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Microsoft’s Next Evolution
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05/25/23 • 42 min
From OLAP to Vertipaq to Power BI, Microsoft has a rich history of innovation and evolution in business intelligence. As data becomes an ever-increasing priority for organizations around the globe, Microsoft is now focused on the future with the launch of Microsoft Fabric, a unified SaaS solution which integrates all your data in one place. Fabric makes data management easier and more accessible for every user who works with data.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- How Amir and his team first pitched the idea of what is now Microsoft OLAP Services
- What happens when you think about the unevenness of data as a design principle
- Why you should demo products with things, people have opinions about
Some questions we ask:
- How did the transition from OLAP to Vertipaq happen?
- When is the next great thing coming from Microsoft?
- What is Microsoft Fabric, and what will it do for the world of data?
Guest bio
Amir Netz, CTO of Microsoft's Intelligence Platform, including Power BI, Synapse, and more, joins Patrick LeBlanc on this week's episode of Insights Tomorrow. Amir is one of the leading world experts in business intelligence and analytics, holding over 80 patents. He is also the chief architect of Microsoft's BI offerings, including Power BI, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and more.
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The Blooming of AI Spring
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05/03/23 • 29 min
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a term that's synonymous with the world of data. From data inputs that have driven the growth of AI, to the modern applications that can be applied to data models to accelerate time to insights, AI is at the forefront of innovation. But, that hasn't always been the case. Today we're in the midst of a renewed "AI Spring" where we're seeing a resurgence in development and new possibilities we never thought imaginable.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The power of investors when it comes to the future of AI
- When the first discussions of artificial intelligence started
- The history behind the “AI Winters.”
Some questions we ask:
- What do you think the future of AI is?
- How does data mining play a part in the creation of current AI?
- Is AI actually intelligent, or does it just have a lot of information?
Guest bio
Buck Woody is an Applied Data Scientist on the Azure Data Services team at Microsoft and uses data and technology to solve business and science problems. With over 39 years of professional and practical experience in computer technology, he is also a popular speaker at conferences around the world; the author of over 700 articles and nine books on databases and machine learning, and sits on various Data Science Boards at two US Universities and specializes in advanced data analysis techniques.
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The Health of Data
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04/19/23 • 28 min
Having real-time access to secure, accurate data is critical in the healthcare industry. From storage and data integration to enabling governance across all of the systems that rely on sensitive patient information, every aspect of data management must be carefully considered when implementing a cloud strategy. Advancements in technology have made it easier than ever for healthcare professionals to access up-to-date information and gain new insights that can improve patient care.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why the cloud is so important for medical data
- How to help ensure healthcare data protection
- The most valuable information uncovered when analyzing healthcare data
Some questions we ask:
- What is it about medical data that surprises you the most?
- How could advancements in technology help medical data consumption?
- What tools help you make medical data accessible to everyone in the organization?
Guest bio
Anders Reinhardt, Senior Director of Business Intelligence and Global IT at Coloplast, joins Patrick LeBlanc on this week's episode of Insights Tomorrow. Anders has supported different business teams with tools and data, from simple upgrades of data platforms to transformations to the cloud. Anders has managed teams of developers, supporters, and sourcing partners working with onshore, nearshore, and offshore teams.
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What’s Governance Got to Do With It?
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04/05/23 • 23 min
Every data and analytics leader knows a simple but critical fact: your data is only as good as your governance. It’s essential to have data stewards and well-defined guidelines to keep your data clean, secure, organized, and compliant. But what does good governance look like in a world where data lives everywhere and is constantly changing?
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why you don't have to design the perfect governance system
- How companies should address data fatigue
- Microsoft's transformation in their governance journey
Some questions we ask:
- What is your definition of data governance?
- How do you envision the industry proceeding with governance as the culture shifts?
- Why do we need a governance strategy or implementation?
Guest bio
Erik Zwiefel, Chief Data and Analytics Officer for the Americas, and Cumarran Kaliyaperumal, Chief Data and AI Officer for APAC Sales, join Patrick LeBlanc on this week's episode of Insights Tomorrow.
Erik has spent 18+ years in and around data, including data entry, cleansing, analyzing, and everything in between. He partners with different companies on their data maturity journeys and solves their business problems by applying analytics, machine learning, and data engineering.
Cumarran and his team help transform enterprise clients into thriving, cloud-enabled, data-driven organizations. He partners with C-level and board members at various organizations to look at their data estates holistically and works with them to tackle business, technology, and organizational complexities.
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Demystifying Data Modernization Patterns
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03/22/23 • 25 min
Data modernization refers to the process of upgrading and transforming data systems, infrastructure, and processes to meet the demands of modern data-driven organizations. It involves the adoption of new technologies and techniques to increase data quality, speed, scalability, and agility. To help organizations navigate this complex process, several data modernization patterns have emerged that provide a framework for modernizing data systems.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The types of challenges that come with building a data warehouse
- How customers can embrace modernization
- The challenges an organization may face going on-premises or to the cloud
Some questions we ask:
- How does modernization data differ from traditional data warehouses?
- What are some of the major challenges that customers face today?
- Is the data warehouse dead?
Guest bio
Entrepreneur and International Business Management Executive Jeeva Akr leads the Cloud Scale Analytics go-to-market for Microsoft, growing the global sales of Azure Cloud Scale Analytics offerings, including Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Purview, and more. He leads a direct team of sales strategists, program owners, go-to-market leaders, and partner development leaders, providing thought leadership and managing sales execution of the entire global business.
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Cybersecurity in a Digital Data World
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05/15/24 • 31 min
On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc is joined by Melissa LaVarnway, a cybersecurity generalist at Microsoft. Melissa discusses her extensive experience in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of security in today's digital world. She highlights the need for individuals to protect their personal information online and for organizations to secure their data. Melissa and Patrick also touch on various security measures, such as two-factor authentication and encryption, and stress the importance of security in different industries like financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The benefits of transitioning to cloud-based systems
- Maintaining control and managing costs while ensuring security
- Challenges posed by international laws and regulations
Some questions we ask:
- What strategies can small organizations employ to enhance their cybersecurity posture?
- How can organizations mitigate risks associated with storing and processing data?
- What ethics must companies consider when handling data?
Resources:
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FAQ
How many episodes does Insights Tomorrow have?
Insights Tomorrow currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does Insights Tomorrow cover?
The podcast is about News, Tech News, Podcasts and Technology.
What is the most popular episode on Insights Tomorrow?
The episode title 'Looking Back at the Evolution of SQL Server with Bob Ward' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Insights Tomorrow?
The average episode length on Insights Tomorrow is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Insights Tomorrow released?
Episodes of Insights Tomorrow are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Insights Tomorrow?
The first episode of Insights Tomorrow was released on Mar 15, 2023.
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