CDO Magazine Podcast Series

PODCAST | Enstar Group CDO on Why AI Adoption Fails Without Business-Owned Data Foundations

CDO Magazine Podcast Series

Show Notes

In this episode, Enstar Group Chief Data Officer David Tuppen discusses the realities of enterprise modernization inside highly regulated environments and why AI success still depends on trusted data foundations. Topics include: Simplifying complex data estates Governance and privacy by design Why AI exposes poor data quality Reducing manual processes and Excel dependency The evolving mandate of the CDO Why business ownership is critical for adoption In conversation with Robert Lutton, Vice President at Sandhill Consultants.

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