We are in a Data world where we constantly hear “Data is the new Oil”, “I want to be a Data Scientist or work in Artificial Intelligence”, What data is XYZ company collecting? And/ or what are they doing with it? In effect data has a value and as it continues to grow exponentially - 463 ZB of data will be created every day by 2025. (Raconteur, 2020). Data plays an important role in our digital lives. This brings up the question - Are we as organizations treating data as the asset it is to obtain value? While the topic of data valuation is significant and an exciting topic by itself, I would like to share my perspectives of what it takes for any organization to get value from data. These perspectives are applicable irrespective of industry, revenues, number of employees etc. i.e., I have used and continue to use them across my diverse global experience. Let’s start by focusing on what makes Data valuable. To me it is the ability to generate “insights” by analyzing, manipulating, processing or wrangling data. So, what is an “insight”? An insight to me is when a data informed step leads to two results – it generates more data and enables an action.
Network Performance Management Service
Anil Singhal, co-founder, President, CEO, and Chairman of NETSCOUT, has been a pivotal figure in shaping the landscape of network performance management and cybersecurity. His journey from a budding entrepreneur to a leader of a billion-dollar company illustrates not only his personal ambition but also his profound impact on the technology sector. Singhal’s academic foundation laid the groundwork for his future innovations. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India, followed by a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This strong technical background equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate and innovate within the rapidly evolving tech industry...
Enterprise Data Cloud Solutions
Sridhar Ramaswamy recently stepped into the role of CEO at Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), a prominent cloud-based data warehousing company, in May 2023, following a distinguished career in technology and entrepreneurship. Born in 1967 in Tiruchirappalli, India, Ramaswamy pursued his education in computer science at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, followed by a master’s degree and PhD from Brown University. His early career included significant roles at Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies, where he honed his database analytics and machine learning skills. Ramaswamy’s most notable tenure was at Google, where he joined in 2003. Over the course of 15 years, he worked his way up the company. Ramaswamy led all of Google’s advertising products, which included search, display and video advertising, analytics, shopping, payments, and travel.
Engineering Simulation Software Company
Building on over 50 years of technological innovation, Ansys (Nasdaq: ANSS) develops and markets engineering simulation software and services to predict and optimize product performance across several industries. Through its diverse portfolio of advanced engineering simulation software, the company empowers clients to solve complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by the boundaries of imagination. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Ajei Gopal, President, CEO, and Director, Ansys partners with leading organizations worldwide to deliver remarkably superior products to its customers. Dr. Gopal currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors at Fiserv and a member of the Board of Trustees at Carnegie Mellon University. He was appointed an independent Director of the Board at Ansys in 2011 and served until he joined the company as an employee in 2016. During this period, he was the senior vice president of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and an operating partner at Silver Lake, a leading private equity technology investor. His tenure at Silver Lake equipped Dr. Gopal with valuable insights into managing and growing technology-driven businesses, which contributed to the success of Ansys.
CXO INSIGHTS
Trends Impacting HR space
Nikhil Shahane, Vice President Talent & Engagement, TechnipFMC
Empathy Leadership and Overcoming Challenges For The Greater Good
Rohit Jain, Vice President of Technology, Applications and Analytics, iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
A Glimpse Into Probable Digital Commerce System
Lijesh Shetty, Senior Director - eCommerce & Digital Product Engineering at SRS Distribution
How to Harness Your Inner Chat GPT
Shashin Surkund, Vice President, Big Data Platforms, Fidelity Investments
Redefining the customer experience with Agentic AI
Rajeeve Kaul, Corp Vice President- Global Pricing Officer, McDonald's
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EDITORIAL
New Rules, New Players, Indian Founders
Indian entrepreneurs are no longer just making their mark in the U.S.— they are rewriting the rules of innovation. Over the past few years, a new breed of startup founders from India has been setting up shop in America, not just to tap into its vast market but to push the frontiers of space tech, defense, and AI. One major shift driving this wave is the growing recognition that the U.S. offers more than just venture capital. For Indian founders, it is a launchpad into high-stakes industries that demand deep-tech capabilities and stringent compliance—areas where they are proving to be formidable players. Space technology, once dominated by a handful of nations, is now seeing fresh competition from Indian startups leveraging cost-effective satellite innovations. With the increasing need for precise geospatial data, these companies are developing satellite imaging and real-time intelligence systems that are already being integrated into agricultural planning, disaster management, and military operations.
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