In this episode of the D-Suite, Gartner experts share their data, analytics and AI predictions for 2024 and beyond. In the second part of this episode, we show insights from Ericsson’s head of AI and automation, Rickard Wieselfors, on the role of generative AI (GenAI) for digital transformation.

The predicts featured are:

• 00:00:54 By 2026, 75% of CDAOs who fail to make organizationwide influence and measurable impact their top priority will be assimilated into technology functions.
• 00:05:54 By 2026, 90% of organizations will suffer more than 10 production-impacting events annually due to insufficient GenAI skills and testing investments.
• 00:09:33 By 2025, use of natural language as a primary data management API will be the dominant interface leading to a 100x consumption of data across the ecosystem.
• 00:13:22 By 2025, 90% of current analytics content consumers will become content creators enabled by AI.

Jorg Heizenberg is a Gartner VP Analyst in D&A CDAO Leadership and Operations. Jorg explores data and analytics (D&A) trends and best practices with a human-centric focus. His primary coverage areas are the D&A strategy and operating model; data-driven culture and behavior; D&A organizations, roles, and skills. He has a background in D&A business and technology consulting with over three decades of experience in planning, designing, and implementing D&A. His motto: D&A is about people!

Ehtisham Zaidi is a Gartner VP Analyst in D&A Data Architecture and Solutions. Ehtisham focuses his research on data management architecture and solutions. His coverage areas include data fabric architectures, data mesh operating models, data engineering as a discipline, and data integration architecture and technology. His recent research focus has been around the incorporation of GenAI in data management technology to improve productivity of data resources. He believes in “making data easy” and enabling “data management for the masses.”

Edgar Macari is a Gartner Director Analyst in D&A Business Analytics and Data Science. Edgar specializes in guiding organizations to democratize data and analytics (D&A), maximizing the value derived from their investments in this field. His expertise spans key areas, including D&A strategy, self-service analytics, augmented analytics, analytics and business intelligence (ABI) platforms, data literacy, and cultural change. His recent research explores the profound impacts of AI on democratizing D&A. His motto: D&A is a team sport — don't play alone!

Erick Brethenoux is a Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst in D&A Artificial Intelligence. Through his research and advisory duties, Erick guides organizations on the strategic, technology and pragmatic implementation of AI techniques and next-generation decision-modeling systems. Prior to Gartner, Erick has held various executive positions building products and AI platforms. Erick has also conducted a scientific mission for the French Embassy in the U.S. while conducting his research as a Ph.D. candidate at University of Delaware within a cognitive sciences multidisciplinary program. Erick is also currently an adjunct professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.

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