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🤔 Big Data - is it a blocker or enabler for your business?   With Gartner ranking data accessibility as one of the key trends for the future, the question on every data leaders’ mind is, “how do we democratize data?” Our latest eBook has the answer. 👇🏼   Blend is thrilled to be publishing our latest eBook, “Data Democratization: The Key to Unlocking AI and Data Science Potential” 🧪 Our comprehensive guide walks you through the need to democratize your data, how it benefits your entire organization, and a break down of how you can leverage data for your GenAI journey.   Start reading today to learn: ✅ How to Bust Silos ✅ Data Management Options ✅ Data Meshes vs Fabrics … and so much more.   👉🏼 This eBook is a CDAO’s handbook to successfully building a foundational D&A program. Get your copy here today: https://lnkd.in/gJJnyeN4   #DataDemocratization #DataScience #DAProgram #AITransformation

🚀 As the AI landscape continues to expand at an unprecedented pace, so do the needs of our clients. At Blend, we’re evolving alongside them. We’re excited to announce the creation of the Chief Solutions Officer (CSO) role, a strategic move to ensure Blend is at the forefront of delivering innovative, client-centric AI and data solutions. With that, we're proud to have Rob Fuller leading the way for us. 👏🏼 Clients are no longer looking for technology in a silo– rather, integrated solutions that match processes and strategy. Rob Fuller, who brings 2 decades of strategic technology experience, is the perfect leader to step into this role. Rob has played a crucial role in establishing and growing the company’s Data Engineering Practice over the last 2 years. Now, as CSO, Rob will help lead Blend and our clients into an exciting new future. 🧭 Learn more about how Rob and the Chief Solutions Officer role will shape the future of AI at Blend: https://bit.ly/3z2hXsj #ChiefSolutionsOfficer #AISolutions #Fortune500 #AIStrategy Ozgur Dogan

🛑 Before you get too carried away with building AI initiatives, make sure you have the necessary data foundations in place. In fact, 41% of data leaders are still grappling with siloed operating models, hampering data accessibility and collaboration. This is just one of many nuances to consider in the early stages of your business’s AI adoption journey. Learn how your team can turn the AI hype into reality 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dG4dmc #AIAdoption #DataFoundation #AISparks

Organizations are struggling to harness their data's full potential. Without a strong foundation in data literacy, valuable insights can remain untapped, and decision-making can falter. 🚨 At Blend, we've partnered with DataIQ to bring you "The Data Literacy Blueprint: Maximizing Organizational Value and Impact." 📊 💡 Discover how industry leaders like Naras Eechambadi, Chief Global Data and Analytics Officer, Universal Music Group, Diana Hoskins Schildhouse, Chief Analytics and Insights Officer, Colgate-Palmolive, and more are driving transformation in their organizations through data literacy. Learn their strategies and apply them to your own teams to unlock the true value of your data. Don't let your data go to waste—download the eBook today and start turning insights into impact! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3T6GyTE #DataLiteracy #DataDriven #AI #DataScience #DataLeadership

👋🏻 Hello from Stavanger and ONS! The Blend team has landed in Norway where we are currently on stand with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Energy and Utilities for the week! If you’re in town, come see us at booth 9550 in Hall 9 where we are showcasing our latest computer vision model and talking about all things data and AI. 👷🏽♀️You can learn more about what we’re doing at ONS here: https://hubs.li/Q02MKF570

Bags are (nearly) packed, and the team is gearing up for a jam-packed week at ONS. A sneak preview of some of the material we will be sharing: 💵 How an enriched data set identified an additional $200million in revenue for an energy company 🔑 Why it’s important that your scaling – of data initiatives – is failing (yes, you read it correctly) 👀 The opportunity to look our health & safety computer vision model right in the eye – and see what it detects! Take a look at what’s to come: https://hubs.li/Q02MdlpG0 👋🏻 If you’re at ONS, come see us at booth 9550 in Hall 9! Savanna Alling Ben Leslie Clementine Gruer Niall Rowantree Lucy Greenlay-Edmans Alex Wolfe

In the quest to democratize data while ensuring robust governance, the Databricks Unity Catalog is a game-changer for organizations. This innovation provides a unified platform for secure, scalable data access, making it easier than ever to harness the full potential of your data and drive impactful AI initiatives. Discover how this tool can transform your data strategy, empower your teams, and streamline governance. Dive into our latest article to see how the Unity Catalog can be the key to advancing your enterprise AI efforts. Joshua Gould walks you through Databricks' latest product here: https://lnkd.in/gVUUDaSa #Databricks #DatabricksUnityCatalog #DataGovernance #DataDemocratization

⚽ What does Blend and some of the biggest football clubs in the world, such as Manchester United and Club Atlético de Madrid, have in common?    For starters, we all spent the weekend at the Otten Innovation Cup, an Under19s tournament hosted by PSV. Our team had a great event, getting to chat to coaches, scouts and fans, and learning more about how we can use data and AI to help sports teams win, both on the pitch and behind the scenes.    We also presented our latest #GenAI demo, ScoutBot, built by our own Jack Young, to help scouts easily identify the right players for their team, which is just one of many ways we think we can make a difference.   🏆 It was an incredible weekend and we had a lot of fun watching top clubs in action while also connecting with so many over the use of data & AI in sports. Thanks for having us, PSV! Read our recap of the weekend here: https://lnkd.in/gbb9YWzb   #PSVxBlend #OttenCup 

We're thrilled to announce that Blend has once again been named to the Inc. Magazine 5000 List as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States—marking our 6th consecutive year on this prestigious list! 🏆 This recognition is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our incredible team and the trust our clients place in us every day. As we continue to push boundaries and drive impact, we remain committed to blending data, technology, and human expertise to solve big challenges. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Here's to continued growth and success! 🚀 Learn more about Blend's awards here: https://bit.ly/4dFnFiy #Inc5000 #FastestGrowingCompanies #AIFirm #DataFirm

In the world of professional football, scouting has always been more art than science—until now. As AI and data analytics revolutionize industries worldwide, sports are no exception. Blend is proud to be partnering with the Otten Innovation Cup, hosted by PSV, to bring AI to sports ⚽️ Jack Young and Andrew Fyffe dive into how AI is reshaping the scouting landscape, offering unprecedented insights into player performance, potential, and fit. 👇🏼 From predictive modeling to real-time analysis, AI is empowering teams to make smarter, faster, and more data-driven decisions. Whether it's identifying emerging talent or optimizing game strategies, the integration of AI in football scouting is truly changing the game. 📊 Discover how this technology is setting new standards for success on the field: https://bit.ly/4dJ3Q9T #AIinSports #DataScience #FootballScouting #OttenInnovationCup