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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

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

⭐ Anyone who has tried to deliver real impact from data and AI initiatives in the energy sector knows that it is really hard. Drawing from successes and failures deploying and scaling data initiatives for energy companies, Blend’s VP of Energy Niall Rowantree will examine the common pitfalls, strategies for effective scaling, and the importance of building a diverse portfolio of initiatives.   👋🏻 Come listen at ONS on the 27th of August, 11:00am | AWS stand - booth 9550 in Hall 9. #ONS2024 #EnergyInnovation #DataExcellence #AWS AWS for Energy & Utilities Amazon Web Services (AWS)

At Blend, we believe that the strength of our team is the driving force behind our success. Today, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on Lisa, one of our exceptional consultants who embodies our commitment to excellence and client-centric solutions. 👏🏼 With a deep expertise in finance and a relentless focus on understanding our clients' unique needs, Lisa has consistently delivered transformative results. Her ability to blend financial acumen with a customer-first approach has made her an invaluable asset to our team and a trusted advisor to our clients. 🤝 Curious to learn more about how Lisa is shaping the future of finance with her innovative and customer-focused strategies? Dive into her story and discover what makes her an exceptional leader in her field 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3M1ZU8H #Consulting #WomenInBusiness #ConsultingCareers

The introduction of #ChatGPT in 2022 might have sparked a passion for AI in your business, but how are you kindling that flame 2 years later? A sobering reality persists: 57% of organizations have not made the necessary changes to their data and analytics programs to begin extracting value from generative AI. The journey from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide implementation is fraught with challenges that can derail even the most promising projects. How can your organization avoid becoming a statistic in the AI race? It starts with accepting the new reality of business that we all operate in now. Keep reading to understand the key areas of your strategy you’ll have to take a closer look at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eP9nV4je

⚽ We’re proud to be sponsoring Otten Innovation Cup 2024 hosted by PSV! Otten Innovation Cup is an annual 3-day tournament for U19 junior football teams from around the world. It’s hosted by PSV at their training facility and participants include top teams such as Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain! We’re so excited to watch the games and showcase on stand how we use data & AI to create value in sports! 🎟️Get your tickets to join us and learn more about Otten Innovation Cup here https://hubs.li/Q02K3TXs0 #OttenInnovationCup