Synopsis
Brought to you by IBM, Analytics Insights Podcasts provides the latest thinking on analytics and the implications for the enterprise from a range of experts.
Episodes
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Marketing Tactics for the Data Industry with Scott Hebner
11/12/2019 Duration: 41minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractOur guest this week is Scott Hebner, VP and CMO for IBM Data and AI. This episode revolves around the marketing industry and tactics employed by those in the field. Scott walks us through his perspectives and insights.Connect with ScottLinkedInTwitterShow Notes03:38 - Unsure what the cloud business is all about? Take a look at IBM's complete guide here.11:30 - Click here to learn about data silos and why they will harm your business. 13:36 - Learn about how big data and AI work together in this article.28:44 - Find out more about data lakes and data swamps here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail
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The Importance of Cloud Computing with Adam Kocoloski
04/12/2019 Duration: 37minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Adam Kocoloski, VP & CTO of Cloud Databases and IBM Fellow. Adam shares his insight of current trends in the cloud and database markets, while host Al Martin gives insight on how to raise 3 daughters! Tune in for a high level, yet candid discussion.Connect with AdamLinkedInTwitterIBM FellowFoundationDBShow Notes05:50 - Check out this article on the importance of good communication.09:59 - Read PCMag.com's definition of cloud computing here.18:54 - Check out the different cloud database offerings from IBM. 27:00 - Here are some tips to becoming a more effective learner. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Maki
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Defining Watson with Beth Smith
27/11/2019 Duration: 40minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Beth Smith, IBM General Manager for Watson AI. Host Al Martin and Beth tackle a question they are often asked - what is Watson? Together, they define the product and the brand, and what it means for IBM. Connect with BethLinkedInTwitterIBM BlogsShow Notes03:00 - Discover the Watson family of products by IBM.03:09 - Check out this video by MIT Technology Review, showing some context to the inaugural Jeopardy! game debut. 08:28 - This article investigates the emergence of the AI era.22:35 - Check out this article explaining why the customer experience matters.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Producer Mark Simmonds - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reac
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The Evolution of the Database Industry with Art Kagel and Lester Knutsen
20/11/2019 Duration: 47minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractIn this episode of Making Data Simple, we are joined with two very established members of the Informix user community. Art Kagel, President and Principal Consultant at ASK Database Management, and Lester Knutsen, President and Principal Database Consultant at Advanced DataTools Corporation. Together with host Al Martin, they touch on the state of the database and technology industry, sharing their wisdom of how far we have actually come. Tune in for a high-level discussion immersed in the world of data. Connect with ArtLinkedInTwitterConnect with LesterLinkedInTwitterShow Notes03:38 - Here are the best diving sites in Indonesia, according to divezone.net.20:15 - Check out this Globe News Wire article, predicting future growth for the enterprise data industry.28:05 - Not sure what a five nines system is? Find out here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam
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The State of Design and A.I. with Adam Cutler and Milena Pribić
13/11/2019 Duration: 43minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week, we are joined by Adam Cutler, IBM Distinguished Designer, and Milena Pribić, IBM Advisory Designer. Adam and Milena offer their perspectives on the growing need for improved design, inherent bias found in AI models, and the importance of considering the humanities in future projects. All this and more in this episode of Making Data Simple.Connect with AdamLinkedInTwitterConnect with MilenaLinkedInTwitterShow Notes07:55 - Find out more about the ethics of AI here.11:55 - Learn the differences between a maker, designer, and engineer in this article.33:43 - Bias in AI will only increase in the coming years. This article discusses how we will fight it.38:23 - This article looks at the pros and cons of both open and closed concept offices.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene
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Finding New A.I. Use Cases with Paul Zikopoulos
06/11/2019 Duration: 39minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week, Paul Zikopolous, IBM VP Big Data Cognitive Systems, makes a highly anticipated return to Making Data Simple. Paul gives an update to what he's been working on, including his A.I. tracking app which saw an interesting use case at a recent Luke Bryan concert. We are also given some insight to the state of data and the rest of the industry. Host Al Martin then finishes things off by discussing what it means to lead a team, and tips for growing your career. Connect with PaulLinkedIn TwitterIBM BlogsShow Notes02:43 - Learn about the technology Paul employed to make his detection app here.07:02 - Read more about Watson Anywhere here. 20:20 - Check out Auto AI here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured a
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Optimizing Sports using A.I. with Joe Pavitt
30/10/2019 Duration: 30minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Joe Pavitt, master inventor and emerging technology specialist at IBM. Joe comes from a diverse background of playing various sports at a high-level, while pursuing studies in engineering and technology. Tune in to discover how Joe's role allows him to be at the intersection of these 2 seemingly opposed industries.Connect with JoeLinkedInShow Notes05:29 - Check out this article on the effects of alcohol on athletic performance. 07:00 - IBM has spent the last 25 years at the top spot for patents created. 12:29 - Watch this video to learn more about what Joe is doing with Leatherhead F.C.25:56 - Learn more about the Blender project and animation on their website. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - Li
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Clarifying Decision Optimization and Analytics with Carlvin Paris
23/10/2019 Duration: 33minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractOur guest for this week is Carlvin Paris, IBM North America Data Science & AI Sales Leader. Host Al Martin helps curate the conversation towards decision optimization and analytics, while Carlvin offers his insight to the state of the data science industry. Tune in for a technical, yet approachable discussion.Connect with CarlvinLinkedInShow Notes05:37 - Take a look at this article which aims to explain the journey of a data scientist.08:33 - Learn more about descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics here.26:00 - Check out the IBM DTE site and YouTube channel to increase your knowledge of other Data and A.I. concepts.26:30 - Take a look at Informs website through this link. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to
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Reforming Design Leadership with Arin Bhowmick
16/10/2019 Duration: 35minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week on Making Data Simple, our guest is Arin Bhowmick, vice president and Chief Design Officer for IBM Cloud, Data and AI. Host Al Martin strikes up a conversation on what defines good design, why user experience is critical to product development, along with tips for good leadership and company culture. Tune in for a high-value discussion.Connect with ArinLinkedInTwitterMediumShow Notes04:17 - Check out this medium article on the importance of design. 09:07 - Click here to look at IBM's page for design thinking. 24:35 - Learn more on Human-Computer interaction here.27:14 - Is A.I. scary? Read how Watson answered this question here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?
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What it Takes to Drive Transformation with Bill Higgins
09/10/2019 Duration: 24minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractBill Higgins, IBM Distinguished Engineer joins us for this episode of Making Data Simple. Host Al Martin gets all the details from Bill regarding transformation. What is needed to deliver transformation that scales? How difficult is it to do at a company as large as IBM? Tune in to find out and more. Connect with Bill LinkedInTwitterMediumShow Notes04:22 - Here are some more tips on driving successful transformation.11:14 - Check out this story from another IBM Distinguished Engineer.15:38 - Learn more about Peter Norvig from his site here.Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simpl
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Improving Technical Engagement with Debra Jenson
02/10/2019 Duration: 30minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. AbstractThis week, our guest is Debra Jenson, director of digital technical engagement for IBM Hybrid Cloud. Host Al Martin and Debra discuss churn rates, client retention, buying methods and more. How do you acquire and keep clients in such a competitive market? Get all the details in this episode ofMaking Data Simple.Connect with DebLinkedInTwitterShow Notes06:54 - Checkout this article on the role of the user experience in product development. 11:51 - Try before you buy is reshaping how we purchase products.20:38 - Checkout IBM's demos here. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Sim
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The Power of the Mainframe with Namik Hrle
25/09/2019 Duration: 43minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.On this episode of Making Data Simple, we are joined by esteemed IBM Fellow, Namik Hrle. Host Al Martin taps into Namik’s passion for engineering and technology. Their conversation covers the IBM Z mainframe platform, as well as what Namik predicts to be the next big trend in the industry. You’ll also hear about the more artistic side to Namik: his love for music and film. Get ready for another wide-ranging yet engaging discussion. Connect with NamikLinkedInShow Notes01:07 - Unsure what it means to be an IBM Fellow? Find out here.08:12 - Learn more about IBM Z here.20:32 - Check out this article on the new z15 IBM mainframe.37:12 - Here are 31 Fun Facts about Oktoberfest. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest o
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Discovering New Talent in Tech
18/09/2019 Duration: 30minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next.This week, IBM new hires Analeeze Mendonsa and Brittny Lapierre join host Al Martin on the podcast to discuss the careers they’re starting at IBM. The conversation ranges from outlining some of the exciting projects they’re working on, to which Canadian University is best, to what you should be considering for your bucket list. Listen in for a wide-ranging and fun discussion.Connect with our GuestsBrittny Lapierre - LinkedIn | WebsiteAnaleeze Mendonsa - LinkedIn Paul Zikopolous - LinkedInShow Notes04:15 - Check out the Watson Jeopardy match here. 12:15 - Learn more about Ericsson here.17:44 - Find out the latest statistics behind women in computer science here. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making D
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The Current State of Data and AI in the Enterprise with Seth Dobrin
11/09/2019 Duration: 30minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. Seth Dobrin is back for his third episode on Making Data Simple. Seth talks us through the current innovations IBM is working on and shares his advice for leading teams and motivating efforts. Seth also tells it like it is on the state of AI. How close is business to actually running AI? Seth weighs in.Connect with Seth DobrinLinkedInShow Notes04:05 - Learn more about the Chief Data Officer (CDO) position here.06:49 - Find out more about the Data Science Elite team here.13:41 - Here are 7 tips to growing your talent pipeline. 20:14 - Check out this article on the current state of AI. Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at al
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Exploring Marketing Insights with Jayson Gehri
04/09/2019 Duration: 29minSend us a textIn this episode of Making Data Simple, our guest is Jayson Gehri, Marketing Director for the IBM Hybrid Data Management portfolio. Host Al Martin turns to Jayson to provide marketing insights, specifically regarding the technology sector. Together, they cut through the jargon and explain some of the most important marketing concepts that you should be considering.Connect with Jayson GehriLinkedInShow Notes02:52 - Check out this article offering their thoughts on the state of Data and AI. 04:57 - Get a sneak peak on what the new Tesla truck may look like, thanks to these renderings. 14:26 - Here's a profile on Edward Bernays.18:55 - Here are 8 Keys to a Strong Marketing Strategy.21:16 - Learn more about the Maldives here.Connect with the TeamHost Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn.Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn. Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Content Manager Eric Hausken - LinkedIn.Want to be featured as a guest on Making
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The Intern Episode
28/08/2019 Duration: 32minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. This week is something a bit different. Host Al Martin brings on two of IBM's Db2 Content Design interns, who also happen to be Making Data Simple producers. Liam Seston and Rachit Sharma explain what happens behind the scenes of the podcast, along with what IBM is all about through the eyes of an intern.Show Notes01:25 - Click here to learn more about the role of an Information Developer.02:16 - Check out these 10 benfits of being an intern.03:23 - These are the podcasts Liam listens to: Command Line Heroes Our Fake History The Collective Podcast04:08 - These are the podcasts Rachit listens to: How it Began Science VsLet's Talk About Myths, Baby!04:36 - These are the podcasts Al listens to:InvestEdUp FirstThe Indicatora16zRevisionist HistoryConan O'Brien Needs A FriendConspiracy TheoriesThe Tim Ferris Show14:35 - Check out this article on 4 Wa
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Trains, Planes, and AI, with Kent Collins
21/08/2019 Duration: 01h04minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. This week, host Al Martin chats with Kent Collins, the solutions architect at BNSF Railway Inc. Al just did a panel with Kent in June at IDUG North America 2019, one of the premiere Db2 conferences. They talk about evolving technology, professional roles, and business opportunities -- and Kent shares his expertise on how to use statistics.Check us out on:- YouTube- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow Notes01:25 - Connect with Kent Collins on LinkedIn.11:45 - What is Edge Computing?44:05 - Blog: Enterprise Db2Connect with the TeamProducer Liam Seston - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Rachit Sharma - LinkedIn.Producer Lana Cosic - LinkedIn.Producer Meighann Helene - LinkedIn. Host Al Martin - LinkedIn and Twitter.Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you sh
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[Rebroadcast] Machine Learning for Dummies
16/08/2019 Duration: 29minSend us a textThe authors of Machine Learning for Dummies – Judith Hurwitz, and Daniel Kirsch — are here to help you.In this episode, Judith, Daniel and Al discuss the state of machine learning today, how to use it to advance your business as well as discoveries they made while writing their book. Learn how small and large businesses alike can find insights from data to enhance relationships with customers. We’ll also share where you can get a copy of Machine Learning for Dummies at no cost.Show notes01.00 Connect with Al Martin on Twitter and LinkedIn.01.10 Connect with Kate Nichols on Twitter and LinkedIn.01.15 Connect with Fatima Sirhindi on Twitter and LinkedIn.02.00 Learn more about Hurwitz & Associates.02.10 Connect with Judith Hurwitz on Twitter, LinkedIn and find her blog here.03.20 Connect with Daniel Kirsch on Twitter and Hurwitz & Associates04.00 Read Machine Learning for Dummiesby Judith Hurwitz and Daniel Kirsch.04.40 Learn what neural nets are here.04.50 Learn more about Arthur Samuel h
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Human Evolution and AI, with Jennifer Sukis
14/08/2019 Duration: 42minSend us a textWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. This week’s guest on the Making Data Simple podcast is Jennifer Sukis, design principal for AI and machine learning at IBM. Jennifer shares her philosophies and ideas on what constitutes as great design, specifically for applications in AI. Be sure to listen to the end, where host Al Martin poses questions for Jennifer to share about her crucial career decisions as well as advice for young women considering a similar path.Show Notes01:25 - Connect with Jennifer Sukis on LinkedIn and Twitter. 05:49 - Check out this infographic on the The Present and Future of AI in Design.14:24 - Watch Simon Sinek's TED Talk on the Why, When, How here.26:23 - Click here to read why transparency matters. 32:04 - Listen to Jennifer's podcast AI Zen with Andrew and Jen. Connect with the TeamProducer Steve Moore - LinkedIn and Twitter.Producer Liam Seston - LinkedIn and
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Making Data Simple - Internal data science for the enterprise, with Tracy Bolot
07/08/2019 Duration: 31minSend us a textThis week, host Al Martin chats with Tracy Bolot, VP of enterprise management at IBM. Together, they discuss how people are at the core of companies -- not technology -- as well as details of the product development pipeline.Check us out on:- Apple Podcasts- Google Play Music- Spotify- TuneIn- StitcherShow notes: 00:05 - Connect with Producer Steve Moore on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:10 - Connect with Producer Liam Seston on LinkedIn and Twitter.00:15 - Connect with Producer Rachit Sharma on LinkedIn.00:20 - Connect with Producer Lana Cosic on linkedIn.00:25 - Connect with Host Al Martin on LinkedIn and Twitter.01:26 - Connect with Tracy Bolot on LinkedIn and Twitter. 03:22 - Check out Tracy's past episodes and others on The Big Data Hub.06:41 - Here's an article which offers more to Tracy's point on people vs. the technology.18:23 - Not sure what product development is? Learn more about it here. Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at almartintalksda