
When data is harmonized and analyzed descriptively, organizations should start investing in the ultimate prize of achieving higher automation levels via AI and machine learning. AI and machine learning open doors to opportunities that offer unprecedented efficiency gains, e.g., autonomous driving. Organizations must do a self-assessment of data maturity, without which all such initiatives are bound to fail. AI/Machine Learning techniques provide exceptional value provided the training data sets are pristine. Such models need periodic adjustments to account for various data drag.
Data is the rocket fuel that leapfrogs businesses ahead of the competition. Investments in data infrastructure, analysis capabilities, and data-driven decision-making culture are vital to keeping a competitive edge.