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Our insights explore the foundations behind successful artificial intelligence initiatives, with a focus on data, governance, risk, and organizational readiness. The goal is to move beyond hype and provide leaders with grounded perspectives on what it takes to make AI work in practice.
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Data Makes the World Go 'Round: The Data, Tech, and Trust Behind AI Success
Examines why artificial intelligence initiatives so often fall short and what organizations need to make AI work in practice. Rather than focusing on algorithms or tools, the book emphasizes the foundational capabilities behind successful AI, including data management, governance, organizational readiness, and trust.
Drawing on decades of experience in data, analytics, and AI, Fern Halper, PhD, offers a practical framework for leaders and practitioners who want to move beyond experimentation and hype and build durable, scalable, and responsible AI capabilities.
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Selected Articles & Research
Selected articles and research exploring data, analytics, and artificial intelligence in enterprise contexts.
View All BlogsIn an AI-Saturated Market, Original Thought Becomes a Scarce Asset
With the advent of generative AI, I've been giving some thought to the concept of original thought. There is no doubt in today's market that organizations feel pressure to deploy AI. Executives are demanding it; boards are asking questions about it…
2026 Won't Reward AI Experiments—Only AI Readiness
January 22, 2026
Looking back, 2025 was not the year enterprises "figured out" AI. It was the year many organizations finally admitted how unprepared they were. When generative AI…
Read ArticleOrganizational Readiness for AI: Are We There Yet?
September 15, 2024
AI enters the mainstream. AI is on the mind of many organizations, and for good reason. It can provide a lot of value in terms of cost efficiencies and innovation. Generative AI…
Read ArticleCloud Data Stacks vs. Data Fabrics: What Is Right for Your Organization?
February 13, 2023
At TDWI, we're seeing that organizations are dealing with complex data environments. In our surveys we see that more than half of the respondents…
Read ArticleReady to Build Clarity Around AI?
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