Nikhil Asthana, Head of Data, Regtech and Digital, Grant Thornton UK

What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole?     There are two primary challenges I see in the coming year. The first is the increasing volume and diversity of data particularly unstructured data. Firms with fragmented or […]

J Cromack, Chief Growth Officer, The Salocin Group

What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole?     The meaning of artificial intelligence (AI); it is such an overused acronym and the one thing it is not is artificial! But AI helps you grow, so it […]

Raoul Gabriel-Urma, Founder and Executive Chairman, Cambridge Spark

What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole?     The booming interest in integrating generative AI (genAI) within organisations presents both opportunities and challenges, especially regarding data. This initiative necessitates high data quality, robust management, enhanced governance, […]

James Kelly, CEO and Co-Founder, Corndel

What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole?     There is well-publicised proof that the UK is experiencing a data skills shortage like never before. Government data found that 48% of businesses are recruiting for roles that […]

James Smith, VP of EMEA, ThoughtSpot

What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole?   AI has shone a light on the world of data, and it is even more of a board level conversation that it ever has been. With that comes great […]

Jason Foster, Chief Executive Officer, Cynozure

What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole?     As artificial intelligence (AI) has gone mainstream, it poses both threats and opportunities to the data profession and strategies. The opportunities come in the pace in which businesses […]

Will Lowe, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Transform

What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole?     I think 2024 is a great opportunity for data, driven by the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and the desire for all organisations to unlock the benefits. We […]

Joseph George, CEO, Dufrain Group

What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole?     In the years ahead, managing and leveraging data effectively will remain pivotal for business success, amidst challenges such as the widening gap between large enterprises and SMEs in […]

Julie Smith, Director, Data and Analytics, Alation

What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole?     This year, achieving transparency in data processes will be challenging, considering the increasing complexity and volume of information available. Ensuring clarity in data sourcing, usage, and governance is […]

Alan Grogan, Global Lead For Intelligent Data Platforms, Avanade

What challenges do you see for data in the year ahead that will have an impact on your clients and on the industry as a whole?     Our research shows nearly all (94%) organisations are increasing digital investments due to generative artificial intelligence (AI), but inconsistencies emerge when it comes to how those digital investments […]