Editorial - DataIQ

The 2024 DataIQ Awards celebrated AI breakthroughs, cultural developments, and new industry leadership at sold-out event

EDF, The Financial Times, Sainsbury’s, Specsavers, and Superdrug were among those honoured at the DataIQ Awards for their prowess in developing the data industry and benefitting society.

The UN suggests overseeing a global approach to AI regulation

Different governments have been pressing forward with new AI regulations, and the UN has stepped into the fray stating it could oversee a global regulatory approach.

AI training programme launched by DataIQ member The Crown Estate

With AI becoming an integral part of business operations, The Crown Estate has launched an AI training programme to capitalise on opportunities for success.

The UK signs international AI treaty and provides security boost for data centres

The UK has signed a new framework agreed by the Council of Europe to bolster safeguards against AI infringements alongside renewed investment into data centre protection from cyberattacks.

Careers, skills, and recruitment in data: Numbers for leaders and practitioners

What is the average tenure of a data practitioner? Which data roles are most companies looking to hire in the next 12 months? Surprisingly, there are no industry-agreed standards here. Data is a relatively new field. In most organisations, data offices are less than ten years old, and the data talent market comprises inconsistent, varying […]

Succeed with AI: Building a future-ready organization

On 21 May 2024 we released the DataIQ 100 USA – a power list of the most important and influential people in data-driven businesses and the innovators who support them. Those recognized in the 2024 DataIQ 100 are making extraordinary strides in the field of data innovation and possess the influence, profile, experience and knowledge […]

AI Adoption: Navigating change management in your organisation

On 5 March 2024 we released the DataIQ 100 EMEA – a power list of the most important and influential people in data-driven businesses and the innovators who support them. Those recognised in the 2024 DataIQ 100 are making extraordinary strides in the field of data innovation and possess the influence, profile, experience and knowledge […]

New AI Maturity Assessment available for DataIQ members

The DataIQ AI Maturity Assessment gives DataIQ members exclusive access to assess the readiness of their AI functions and receive recommendations to reach the next level.

AI regulation SB 1047 is causing concerns in California

“Well-intentioned but ill informed” appears to be the consensus on California’s latest AI regulation bill SB 1047 at a time when practical regulation is needed.

dbt Labs: Governance in an era of democratisation and self-service

As businesses begin to embrace better data democratisation and self-service, the focus on governance should be further enhanced.

2025 Data & AI Awards – How To Enter Guide

The Data & AI Awards celebrate exceptional companies, individuals, and programs that have significantly advanced the impact of data and AI. These prestigious awards honor outstanding contributions to innovation, the cultivation of data-driven cultures, and the advancement of ethical practices in the industry. Our comprehensive guide provides all the information you need on: How to […]

The decline of DEI in data in 2024: The bell tolls for thee

Despite the proven benefits of DEI in data, the closure of The Tech Talent Charter and anti-DEI rhetoric by influential individuals is delivering a death knell to the success of data teams.

Priceless or worthless? How data leaders are mastering the art of data valuation

One of the biggest problems in the data world is that there exists no clear benchmark for the value of data, even as organisations feel a growing need for it. Research undertaken by Anmut detailed that the value of data held by firms in the ten largest sectors of the FTSE 350 is £295 billion, […]

Embedding data and AI culture to measure business value through literacy programmes

Multiverse hosted a roundtable at the 2024 DataIQ 100 Discussion where members delved into how they are achieving value through data and AI cultures and improving literacy.

The Critical 7: Scaling to production level AI

DataIQ partner Blend provides insight into seven essential aspects of successful scaling with your future AI.

The Data Literacy Blueprint: Maximizing organizational value and impact