Derek Pilling

Derek Pilling

Is My Data Architecture Multi-Cloud or Multiple Cloud?

October 11, 2023

Multi-Cloud or Multiple Cloud? In the post, What is Multi-Cloud?, we defined multi-cloud in the context of the “data-gravity” pain points multi-cloud solutions should aim to solve and we emphasized the difference between multi-cloud and multiple-cloud data architectures. As a

Derek Pilling

Diversify for Success: The Multi-Cloud Advantage

August 31, 2023

What is Multi-Cloud? For good reason there is a lot of discussion about multi-cloud among enterprise data architects, CIO/CDOs, industry analysts and tech illuminati. But what is multi-cloud? The term suffers from ambiguity and misunderstanding that often plague emerging technology

Derek Pilling

Reframing Lock-in in the Era of Data-Driven Transformation

August 9, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Redefining Lock-in in the Data Era The business imperative to drive better decisions and outcomes using data is both critical and urgent. There is no mistaking that we have entered an era of data-driven transformation that was not

THOUGHT LEADERS

3 ways AI can create a more equitable future for food distribution

More equitable future for food distribution with AI At best, only 70% of food gets used in the United States. The rest goes to waste. Although devastating, the good news is this massive waste of ...

Ronald van Loon

Unleash the Power of AI Without Compromising Security: How Federated Learning is Changing the Game

The increasing adoption of technology and AI in business continues to drive concerns regarding sensitive data and the protection of assets. Organizations must implement tools to protect data while also leveraging that data to identify ...

Ditching the Third Party: Enabling Privacy and Personalization with AI-ready Data

Enabling Privacy and Personalization Most businesses today rely on data collected online to better understand their customers and deliver more personalized products, services and experiences. These insights can be transformative for an organization, especially when ...

Impact of AI in Storytelling and Creativity

These are monumental topics that command volumes of diligent research, backed by empirical evidence and citations from subject-matter experts. Yet, I’m afraid we don’t have the time for this. In 2022, I had a video ...

The Future of Enrollment Systems: Predictive Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

The Future of Enrollment Systems Enrollment systems play a crucial role in various industries, from higher education institutions to online courses and professional certifications. These systems streamline the enrollment process, manage student data, and contribute ...

Vulnerabilities

Flashpoint’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Index: Q3 2023 Edition

Cyber Threat Intelligence In an era of rapid digital transformation, we have witnessed a concerning evolution in the cyber threat landscape. Recent data analyses, as illustrated in the "Cyber Threat Intelligence Index: Q3 2023" report, ...