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GitHub Copilot: The coding assistant you didn’t know you needed. By integrating with Visual Studio and VS Code, Copilot anticipates your needs and provides code suggestions—streamlining the way developers approach their work. In this Lantern Minute, Michael Lutge shares how his team achieved 10–15% efficiency gains on a recent project using this innovative tool.

Is your data infrastructure optimized for AI advancements? In this blog, Robert Thornton outlines a comprehensive roadmap to enhance your data systems for AI integration. Learn how to: ◾Evaluate and improve your existing data architecture ◾Adopt the latest technologies to support AI functionalities ◾Ensure seamless AI adoption to transform your business operations Don't let outdated systems hold you back. Dive into the full post - link is in the comments.

From EDWs to Lakehouses: How do modern architectures solve the challenges of data silos and swamps? In this Lantern Minute, Vishal Panchal explores the evolution of data management and what it means for your organization.

Get to know Michael Lutge, Digital & App Innovation Practice Lead in four minutes! In this 'Fast Four,' Mike shares: 🟡The most rewarding part of his 17 years with the company 🟡His philosophy on coding is to write less and leverage tools like GitHub Copilot 🟡A lifelong love of photography, capturing Portland’s industrial charm and nighttime beauty 🟡His guiding advice: talk less, listen more 🎥 Full video link is in the comments!

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Karim Rayani to the Lantern Leadership Team, as Digital Studio Executive in Edmonton. Karim brings extensive experience in digital technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, has worked across various industries, and has successfully led global teams. Karim is a tech enthusiast who enjoys playing hockey, golf, and pickleball. His life motto? "Every day is a second chance to choose happiness."

Join us next Thursday, January 30th, in New York City for another exciting Women, Wine & Tech event! 🍷 Stop by our table to network, grow, and sip your way into the new year. 🎟️Reserve your free ticket—link is in the comments!

Know that moment when you go from THINKING you can win to KNOWING you're gonna win? It happened for me this week. It's like 45 seconds before you actually complete the Rubik's Cube, or when you load the bases in the 9th with nobody out, or when the client asks for your project manager's mobile number during final negotiations. That moment. Some people call it momentum. Thirty-eight (38) leaders, three (3) days and one (1) big hairy audacious goal (BHAG). With conviction, teamwork and focus, this incredible Lantern team can do almost anything, which means this BHAG is just about in the bag. And I don't just think it... I know it. #InspiredTeams #TranscendTheOrdinary

How did data platforms evolve to become the backbone of today’s AI initiatives? Unpack the journey with Data and AI Practice Lead, Vishal Panchal in an enlightening blog that explores: ◾The leap from early databases to advanced AI cloud platforms. ◾Innovations that reshaped data systems alongside business evolution. ◾The crucial role these platforms play in strategic decision-making and innovation. Dive into the history that’s powering future business transformations. Find the link to the full blog in the comments!

Copilot adoption starts with education. In this Lantern Minute, Christopher Nelson discusses how envisioning sessions introduce teams to its capabilities in Excel and PowerPoint, while reinforcing Microsoft’s core AI principles.

By now, 2025 is in full swing—but it’s easy to feel like there’s too much to do and not enough time to do it. As Liz Fosslien reminds us, starting each day with a focus on just three impactful tasks can help cut through the noise. Progress isn’t about doing everything at once; it’s about doing the right things consistently. Take a moment today to reflect: What three things will move you closer to your goals this week? #MotivationMonday #2025Goals