Data Management Briefing

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By: DMI

A weekly data management news update curated by DMI.

"AI Holiday Treats & Business Feats: OpenAI, Dell, SAP, HEC Montréal, and Google Cloud Innovations of 2024"
12/20/2024

Welcome to "Data Management Briefing," the ultimate source for today's top data news. In this episode, we start with a fun fact about OpenAI's new Christmas feature, 'Santa Mode,' bringing cheer to the holiday season. We move to discuss Dell Technologies' recent AI and cybersecurity advancements aimed at simplifying AI adoption and improving data protection in multicloud environments. In industry awards, SAP bags Vendor of the Year at the ERP Today Awards 2024, with other top achievers in various categories also celebrated. We also shed light on the innovative educational tool, "Business Builders," launched by HEC Montréal and SAP t...


"AI, ERP and Cloud: Shaping the Future of Business - A Deep Dive into IBM, Oracle, SAP and Gartner Predictions"
12/13/2024

The Data Management Briefing on December 13, 2024 provides critical insights into the evolving field of data management and technology. In this episode, we discuss upcoming regulatory changes prompting ERP and AI-cloud migrations, with a projected global ERP market spending of $183 billion. We delve into Gartner's prediction of a growing trend towards AI-only channels in customer service operations among Fortune 500 companies. We'll also examine the potential pitfalls companies need to avoid, such as security breaches and compromised customer trust, amid this digital transition. The podcast also covers SAP NS2's recent accolade as the 2024 AWS Federal Government Technology Partner of the Year...


"Amazon Re:Invent Recap: Unifying Analytics with SageMaker Unified Studio and Data Lakehouse"
12/10/2024

Welcome to the Data Management Briefing podcast, your top source for the latest news and insights in the world of data management and analytics. In today's episode, December 10, 2024, we explore Amazon Web Services' move to unify its data analytics and AI services within Amazon SageMaker through the new offering, Unified Studio. Also unveiled at the annual re:Invent conference was SageMaker Data Lakehouse, a tool designed to support unification across Amazon's data lakes and warehouses. We will discuss these exciting developments in-depth and further explore how these integrations can streamline enterprise workflows, expedite AI model development, and potentially reduce IT...


"Cyber Week Breakthroughs with SAP, Accenture's Automotive Ambitions, and Navigating SAP Innovations: UKISUG Connect 2024 Recap"
12/06/2024

In today's episode of Data Management Briefing, we unpack the explosive growth of Cyber week 2024, reaping a windfall of $12.2 billion in GMV for SAP customers. Digital commerce experienced a spike, particularly, the mobile channel grew by 200%. Moving on, we explore the discussions at UKISUG Connect 2024 focusing on key SAP topics, stressing the need for an ongoing dialogue between SAP and its users. We delve into Accenture's strategic acquisition of AOX, intending to innovate in the automotive sector. Lastly, we anticipate the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025, highlighting its Hackathon and Digital Lounge events set to shape the future of data-driven...


"AI Odyssey: NASA, Nvidia, Meta, and BBC's Advancements in Tech"
11/29/2024

Welcome to another episode of "Data Management Briefing," where we explore engaging and thought-provoking advancements in data and technology. First, we'll delve into an intriguing bit of trivia about NASA's innovative gadget usage before moving onto Nvidia's groundbreaking audio AI model, Fugatto. We'll discuss how it broadens horizons in audio transformation, including its diverse applications and the company's optimistic vision for AI development. Next on the list is a step forward in tech wearables as Meta releases its AI-powered Ray-Ban smartglasses in several European countries. We'll also touch on the socio-political context of this launch and potential competitors in the...


"From Retro QR Codes to Quantum Computing: A Deep-Dive into Tech Evolution with IBM, Microsoft and SAP"
11/22/2024

Join us for this edition of Data Management Briefing, where we explore various areas of tech and data. We take an interesting journey from the origins of QR codes and how they've revolutionized everyday life, to IBM's latest quantum processor, Quantum Heron, that's setting new standards in quantum computing. We then discuss artificial intelligence, showcasing its role as a job enhancer rather than a threat, reflecting on examples from Microsoft's Copilot and Dynamics 365 Business Central. Moving to Gartner's recognition of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition as a leader in cloud ERP solutions, we dive into its features and impact...


"Data Deluge: SAP's Sovereign Cloud, Gartner's AI Warning, SDP vs. VPN, and Data Integration Strategies"
11/15/2024

Welcome to another episode of Data Management Briefing, where we bring you the latest insights from the world of data. Join us as we explore some intriguing facts about our enormous daily content creation and dive into important updates from SAP, Gartner, and the realm of networking technology. First, we'll discuss an interesting fact about the colossal amount of data we generate every minute – from emails and texts, to YouTube videos and social media messages. Next, we'll unravel the implications of SAP's new Sovereign Cloud capabilities in the UK, offering a secure cloud solution to the public sector and regulated in...


"AI Advancements: Microsoft's Magnetic-One & the Cloud Market Boom, Tech Politics with Elon Musk, and Lessons from Schwarzenegger at Gartner Symposium"
11/08/2024

Today’s tech landscape is witnessing unprecedented growth, with an astonishing 90% of the world’s data generated in just the last two years, driven by social media, IoT, and mobile technology. Microsoft leads the AI frontier with Magnetic-One, a multi-agent system designed to tackle complex tasks, while AI is also transforming the cloud industry, pushing global cloud spending toward an estimated $805 billion in 2024. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s alignment with recent U.S. election outcomes may bolster his ventures across electric vehicles, space, and AI, shaping a favorable regulatory landscape. Finally, at the Gartner IT Symposium, Arnold Schwarzenegger offered IT leader...


"Technology and Innovation: From SQL's Birth, Oracle's Health-Centric Features, Google's AI Jarvis to Smart Scare in Haunted Houses"
11/01/2024

In a groundbreaking move from the past, we take a look at how SQL was developed in the early 70s by IBM's Edgar F. Codd, setting foundational pillars for the data storage and retrieval systems we extensively use today. Moving to the future, Oracle is fortifying its Fusion Cloud HCM and SCM with features to aid healthcare companies with their recruitment and inventory management problems. In AI news, Google is developing Jarvis, an AI system for the Chrome browser to streamline tasks like research and shopping, stepping toe-to-toe with companies like Anthropic and OpenAI in exploiting AI-based automation. Collaborations aren't...


Tech Transformations: Microsoft Windows Birth, UiPath & SAP Synergy, and Google's Nuclear Leap
10/25/2024

Data Management Briefing, produced by DMI, delivers the latest developments in the world of data management and technology. In today's episode, we reflect on the iconic launch of Microsoft Windows in 1985, a milestone that reshaped personal computing. We then explore how AI's role in software testing can be beneficial yet limited, focusing on areas like object recognition. Next, we discuss an IBM and Oracle study highlighting the skills gap as a key challenge for AI adoption, urging businesses to build a future-ready workforce. We highlight UiPath and SAP’s collaboration to enhance automation capabilities for SAP users. AWS's partnership with Fo...