Data Priorities Pulse Check: Where to focus to see big impact
In this video, we’re checking the pulse on today’s most pressing data priorities with expert insights from the Analytics8 team. Start with a quick take from CEO Dave on what’s hot in AI, where companies are still missing the mark with data investments, and the tech he’s watching. Then, hear from Julia, Josh, Kevin, and Tony as they break down 5 major impact areas every business leader should know: Timestamps & Topics: 00:00 – Intro: What’s driving data conversations right now, hear from our CEO Dave on AI trends, tech excitement & data investment mistakes 01:08 – Data Governance Tools & Policies 02:40 – Unified Semantic Layers: Why they’re critical for scaling AI 04:14 – Agentic AI: Empowering business users with natural language tools 05:38 – Explainable AI (XAI): Building trust and adoption in AI decisions 07:44 – Recalibrating Data Teams for ROI: Realigning focus for impact Learn more: - 2025 Data & Analytics Priorities: What Really Matters (https://www.analytics8.com/blog/2025-data-analytics-priorities-what-really-matters/) Additional Resources: - 6 Use Cases for Generative AI in Data Analytics + Best Practices (https://www.analytics8.com/blog/6-use-cases-for-generative-ai/) - How to Develop Your Data Strategy Roadmap in 5 Steps (https://www.analytics8.com/blog/how-to-develop-data-strategy-roadmap/) - Building A High-Impact Data Analytics Team (Plus Advice for Heads of Data) (https://www.analytics8.com/blog/how-to-build-an-effective-data-analytics-team/) — Connect with Analytics8 -Website: https://analytics8.com -Insights Blog: https://analytics.com/blog/ -Sign Up for a Data Strategy Session: https://www.analytics8.com/data-strategy-session/ -Contact Us: https://www.analytics8.com/contact-us/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/analytics8/ -Twitter: https://twitter.com/analytics8/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Analytics8 Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://www.analytics8.com/the-insider/