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Article card: Garbage In, Gospel Out — why data due diligence can't be outsourced. Jennifer Stirrup, AI Strategy and Data Consulting.

The Quiet Revival and Garbage In, Gospel Out: Why Data Due Diligence Can’t Be Outsourced

March 26, 2026 1 Comment

In 2024, the Bible Society falsely claimed a “Quiet Revival” in UK church attendance based on flawed data from YouGov. After a retraction, the Society acknowledged that their beliefs influenced acceptance of the inaccurate results. The incident underscores the importance of data diligence, internal validation, and skepticism toward overly favorable outcomes to prevent confirmation bias.

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Article card: Decision Velocity — why the dashboard era is evolving into action. Jennifer Stirrup, AI Strategy and Data Consulting.

Decision Velocity: Why the Dashboard Era is Evolving into Action

March 22, 2026 No Comments

This week’s discussion focuses on the changing role of dashboards in the context of AI and decision velocity. While traditional dashboards often promote passive data observation, organizations must shift towards action-oriented decision-making. High decision velocity is essential for effective strategy, requiring real-time data and confidence in data utility for decision velocity leading to actions.

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Article card: Data Resiliency — the foundation for AI, reflections from Commvault SHIFT 2026. Jennifer Stirrup, AI Strategy and Data Consulting.

Data Resiliency: The Strategic Foundation for AI After Commvault SHIFT

March 2, 2026 No Comments

The Commvault SHIFT London event highlighted that data resiliency is essential for effective AI and BI strategies. We need to consider what we do with the data that AI produces, not just the data sources. Without a strong data foundation, businesses risk poor decisions and operational failures. The event advocated for integrating security and data management, deploying tools like Commvault Cloud Unity, and continuously testing recovery plans to ensure organisational resilience.

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Is Your Power BI a Spotlight or an Instagram Filter?

February 21, 2026 No Comments

Power BI’s greatest value might not be the insights it delivers. Rather than masking the issues like an Instagram filter, Power BI may be your critical friend because of the problems it exposes. The wise thing to do is to use that signal to navigate your next step, rather than try to mask it as if it is an Insta filter. 

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When Trusted Domains Betray Trust: Power BI Scam-Spam and the Case for Proactive BI Governance

February 4, 2026 No Comments

Microsoft Power BI is facing increased phishing attacks that exploit its legitimate report subscription feature, allowing scammers to send malicious emails from trusted domains. Organisations need to recognise that Business Intelligence tools have functionality that could be used for good or bad. Governance means understanding the features, and using controls that recognise the fine line between business intelligence and cybersecurity.

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How Datasphere Technologies are Shaping Data Products for the AI Era

January 25, 2026 No Comments

Datasphere technologies are transforming data management for AI by transitioning from siloed structures to interconnected ecosystems that deliver real-time insights, ensure data quality, and democratize product development. These advancements enable organizations to efficiently leverage data, improve AI deployment speed, and enhance innovation, positioning them for competitive advantage in the evolving landscape.

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What Does IBM’s Acquisition of Confluent Mean for AI in Enterprises?

December 9, 2025 No Comments

IBM’s $11 billion acquisition of Confluent represents a strategic shift in enterprise AI deployment, focusing on event-driven platforms for resilience and speed. Confluent’s streaming technology enhances data integration across hybrid environments, fostering robust AI ecosystems. This move positions IBM competitively against major cloud providers, emphasising that data infrastructure is just as important for AI scalability and reliability.

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