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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

Are you ready to lead lasting change in the AI era? 🚀 As a CDAO, you’re tasked with more than just managing data—you’re expected to drive strategy, foster a data-driven culture, and deliver results quickly. Yet, with the shortest tenure in the C-suite, many CDAOs find themselves part of the "2-Year Club," facing significant challenges such as: 🔹 Cultural Resistance: 62% of CDAOs struggle to shift their organization toward data-driven decision-making. Building a data-literate workforce is critical to overcoming this hurdle. 🔹 Siloed Operations: 41% of organizations face data accessibility issues due to siloed departments. Breaking down these barriers is key to unlocking collaboration and innovation. 🔹 Competing Priorities: Nearly half of CDAOs find themselves pulled in different directions, juggling short-term demands while trying to focus on long-term, strategic AI projects. 💡 So how can you thrive? Start by delivering early wins that demonstrate AI’s business impact, establishing a clear D&A vision, and leading the charge in building AI-ready teams. The pressure to deliver is high, but so are the opportunities. The future belongs to those who can prove their value quickly while setting up long-term success. 🔍 Dive into our latest article to explore actionable strategies that will help you break free from the "2-Year Club" and lead lasting AI-driven transformation. 📖 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/47xiTBN #AI #CDAO #DataLeadership #BusinessTransformation #AILeadership

AI adoption isn't just a technical challenge—it's a human one. 🤖✨ An often-overlooked aspect of scaling AI in your business is getting buy-in from your employees. Without trust, employees may fear job loss and resist adoption. But with trust, AI becomes a collaborative tool that enriches roles and unlocks new opportunities for everyone. At Blend we believe that the leading companies of the future will use AI to enhance, not replace, jobs. However, the adoption journey must start with trust. 🤝 Learn how fostering trust in AI can help give your business a competitive advantage 🔗 https://bit.ly/3XFcVvb #AIAdoption #TrustInAI #EnhancingJobsWithAI #AISparks

Event season for the Blend Energy team continues...     Next week you'll find us in Aberdeen, sponsoring the Offshore Energies UK Conference. As OEUK members, we are passionate about helping companies in the energy sector practically understand and prioritise data initiatives that will bring the most value to their business.    Blend's VP of Energy Niall Rowantree will be joining the Sustainability panel - chaired by Elaine Yeoman at TotalEnergies - to share reflections on how data and digital can help embed sustainable practices in the industry.    To learn more about what Blend do, read our recent OEUK member story: https://lnkd.in/gGXsEGJ8    Looking forward to seeing all the other sponsors and delegates at the conference next week. #OEUKConf24 Offshore Energies UK bp Baker Hughes Peterson Energy Logistics TotalEnergies OPITO Kent Repsol Savanna Alling Alex Wolfe Libby Linfield Louise Edwards

The journey from AI Proof of Concept (POC) to full-scale implementation can be daunting. 🛣️ Many companies are stuck in "POC Purgatory"– unable to translate these early experiments into real business value. We've identified key factors that can make or break your AI initiative. Some of them are: 👇🏼 1️⃣ Infrastructure Readiness: Do you have the right data, platforms, and governance to support AI at scale? 2️⃣ Cross-Functional Alignment: Success depends on collaboration across IT, data science, and business units. 3️⃣ Change Management: AI isn’t just about tech—embedding AI into workflows requires culture shifts, training, and new ways of working. Our latest article walks through these and more, offering a roadmap to move AI from the testing phase to transformative results. Explore how to operationalize AI for success 🔗 https://bit.ly/47h2voO #AIReadiness #AIProofOfConcept #AIExperimentation

🚀 Our team has returned from an incredible week at ONS Energy Conference in Norway with AWS for Energy & Utilities! We had great time co-exhibiting with AWS and some of their other partners, connecting with companies across the energy sector, and talking about what we can do to help them do data right. Some highlights from the week includes: 🎙️ Niall Rowantree’s talk ‘5 lessons for unlocking impact from your data’ 👁️ Showing off our computer vision demo which can help with PPE compliance 🌱 Learning more about how we can make a difference for energy companies We’re already looking forward to 2026! Alex Wolfe Niall Rowantree Savanna Alling Ben Leslie Lucy Greenlay-Edmans Clementine Gruer

We're proud to sponsor the Offshore Energies UK Conference 2024, where leaders in energy and innovation come together to shape the future of the offshore industry. 🔋 At Blend, we’re committed to driving impactful change through data and AI, and we look forward to contributing to the critical conversations around energy transition and sustainability 👋🏼 Join us in Aberdeen! #OEUKConf24 #EnergyTransition #SustainableFuture #AIInEnergy

🚀 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