Barb Wixom reads MIT CISR's April 2021 research briefing, which she co-authored with Leslie Owens and Cynthia Beath. See the text version and related content at https://cisr.mit.edu/publication/2021_0401_DataHeartsMinds_WixomOwensBeath.

Abstract: Companies today are starting to walk the talk when it comes to treating data like a strategic firm asset—they are hiring chief data officers, and rolling out data literacy programs. This briefing describes what else is required for employees to believe that data can create value in new ways, that it can do so over and over and over again, and that everyone in the company can play a role. MIT CISR research indicates that leaders should build capabilities, optimize data monetization initiatives, and motivate pervasive data use, all of which can and should be measured.

Data Is Everybody’s Business

Get insights into the way Carrefour leverages data & analytics to push their business forward, with Gregory Pierquin who is the IT Director of Data, CRM and loyalty platforms at Carrefour Belgium.

Gregory Pierquin - IT Director Data at Carrefour Belgium

An analytics center of excellence is the cornerstone of every data strategy, yet few data leaders know how to design one that works effectively. The key is to embrace federated techniques that balance standards and speed, agility and governance. This article explains the core components of an analytics center of excellence.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/how-to-design-an-analytics-center-of-excellence

How To Design An Analytics Center Of Excellence - Audio Blog

In this episode of Martech Cube, we explore the intricate world of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) with Bill Bruno, CEO of Celebrus Technologies. Bill, a seasoned expert in behavioral data technology, brings a wealth of knowledge from his background in Computer Engineering and leadership in pioneering innovations like the CX Vault and Celebrus CDI for Salesforce.

Join us as Bill addresses some of the most pressing questions about CDPs, including why many vendors’ claims about user interaction capture and real-time processing fall short of reality. He also delves into the challenges of digital identity and profile tracking, shedding light on security concerns and how businesses can navigate the complex landscape of CDP solutions. With his insights, you'll gain a clearer understanding of how to evaluate CDP vendors and avoid common implementation pitfalls. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that will help you make informed decisions and optimize your data strategy for maximum impact.

Episode 13 –  Navigating CDPs: Fact vs. Fiction with Bill Bruno CEO Celebrus Technologies

Many data leaders want to implement self-service, but don’t realize that they first have to implement the right architecture, governance, operating model, project delivery approach, data, and change management plan.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/self-service-is-the-outcome-not-the-driver-of-a-data-driven-organization

Self-Service is the Outcome, Not the Driver of a Data-Driven Organization - Audio Blog

A strategic approach to data monetization covering key processes, risks, and organizational shifts needed for success.
Published at: https://www.eckerson.com/articles/unlocking-data-monetization-success

Unlocking Data Monetization Success - Audio Blog

Anthony Cosgrove, Co-founder at Harbr, tells us how successful data products focus on clear value propositions, tailored placement, intuitive packaging, and appropriate permissions.
Published at:
https://www.eckerson.com/articles/what-is-a-data-product

What is a Data Product? - Audio Blog

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded at Mountain Connect 2025 in Denver, host Brad Hine sits down with Peter Cresse, President of Entropy, a leading technology advisory firm. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is beginning to transform broadband networks—from predictive maintenance and latency reduction to the rise of AI agents that will reshape how providers manage and optimize their infrastructure.

Peter shares highlights from his pre-conference session “Accelerating AI into Broadband” alongside thought leaders from Nokia and Newby Ventures. They discuss where AI delivers immediate value for ISPs, the role of data centers in driving innovation, and why data quality and integration strategies are essential foundations for success.

Episode 464: Peter Cresse on AI, Data, and the Future of Broadband Networks

Host Jack Cieslak is on the phone with Charles Holive, Director for Sisense’s Strategy Consulting Business, to discuss the way the changing role of data is forcing companies to evolve in the modern business environment.

10 All About Data Strategies

The COVID shock forces enterprises in every market to accelerate and reshape their data analytics strategies. This trend is likely to continue. “Data Elite” enterprises survived this year through a mix of agility, efficiency, and intelligence. They met these requirements of survival as they accelerated their digital transformations, adopted cloud data platforms and embraced advanced analytics. As these data leaders continue their momentum in 2021, the data laggards will strive to catch up. 

In this episode, Kevin Petrie, VP of Research at Eckerson Group, interviews Sumeet Agrawal, VP of Product Management at Informatica, to discuss the impact of COVID on enterprises. Sumeet talks about the trends of adoption during the onslaught of COVID and how enterprises are navigating in the post-pandemic era.

Sumeet Agrawal: Data Analytics Strategies in the Post-COVID Era

How do organisations gather and use data to innovate? 

In this podcast, Devoteam G Cloud's Sven Hermans and Tristan Van Thielen chat with data leaders to discuss how they made their organisations more data driven, the challenges they encountered along the way, and how your company can get started on a data journey.

Listen to data and analytics leaders share the secrets of their success. Wayne Eckerson, long-time global thought leader interviews guests who run data and analytics programs at Fortune 2000 organizations around the world. Tune in to stay abreast of the latest technologies, techniques, and trends in our fast-paced industry.

Radical Transparency shows how business decision-makers are using analytics to make unexpected discoveries that revolutionize companies, disrupt industries, and, sometimes, change the world. Created by Sisense, Radical Transparency combines storytelling with analysis, economics, and data science to highlight the big opportunities and the big mistakes uncovered by analytics in business.

A research center at the MIT Sloan School of Management, MIT CISR helps executives meet the challenge of leading dynamic, global, and information-intensive organizations.

Welcome to the Broadband Bunch, a podcast about broadband and how it impacts all of us.  Join us to learn about the state of the industry and the latest innovations and trends. Connect with the thought leaders, pioneers and policymakers helping to shape your future through broadband.

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