Welcome to Utilizing AI, the podcast about the application of artificial intelligence from The Futurum Group. This podcast features a variety of perspectives to discuss practical applications, use cases, and various sectors of AI. New episodes post every Wednesday hosted by Stephen Foskett of Tech Field Day, Nick Patience and Brad Shimmin of The Futurum Group, and Mike Vizard and Jon Swartz of Techstrong AI.
Why Enterprise AI Fails Without a Strong Data Foundation | Utilizing AI Ep. 10
Enterprise AI doesn’t fail because of models — it fails because of data.
In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett and Brad Shimmin are joined by Ken Yagan, Chief Product Officer at CData, to explain why robust data foundations are critical for AI success.
The discussion focuses on the real challenges enterprises face today: fragmented data environments, limited access, inconsistent quality, and lack of trust. The panel breaks down why governance, security, and a strong semantic layer are essential for making AI usable at scale. They also explore how data connectivity and agility determine whether AI initiatives move into production or stall out.
This episode delivers a practical look at what organizations must fix in their data strategies before expecting AI to deliver real value.
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14 Jan 2026
How AI Is Transforming Business Intelligence
AI is reshaping how businesses access, analyze, and act on data.
In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Brad Shimmin, and Paul Blankley, Founder and CTO of Zenlytic, break down how AI is changing business intelligence from static dashboards to more interactive, insight-driven systems. The discussion looks at how platforms like Zenlytic are simplifying analytics with user-friendly dashboards while pushing toward a future that goes beyond charts and reports.
The panel explores the rise of AI agents, voice-driven interfaces, and proactive insights that surface the right data at the right time—without forcing users to hunt for answers. As BI evolves, understanding how AI fits into decision-making workflows becomes essential.
This episode explains why deeper analysis, smarter interfaces, and AI-powered engagement will define the next generation of business intelligence.
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NVIDIA Unveils Breakthrough AI Tech at CES 2026 | Utilizing AI Ep. 8
NVIDIA made a major statement at CES 2026, unveiling new AI technologies that reinforce its influence across hardware, software, and robotics. Stephen Foskett, Brad Shimmin, and Nick Patience break down NVIDIA’s latest announcements, including Helios, advanced embedded processors, and new platforms designed to push AI deeper into real-world systems.
The panel also examines NVIDIA’s growing focus on robotics through Alpa Mayo and its specialized training frameworks, signaling a stronger push toward embodied AI. Beyond NVIDIA, the discussion covers Dell’s XPS comeback and what it says about high-performance AI PCs, along with NVIDIA’s acquisition of Grok and the broader industry shift toward inference-driven AI applications.
From chips to robots to infrastructure economics, this episode cuts through the CES noise to explain what actually matters—and why these moves point to where AI is heading next.
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Why Enterprise AI Fails Without a Strong Data Foundation | Utilizing AI Ep. 10
Published 21 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] That's what we try to do with C -Data. And I would argue that there is no AI without data. I think that they too go hand in hands, peanut butter and jelly all day long. And like Ken, you said, it is a bit of a challenge for enterprises because they have been working hard for decades now to try to modernize and streamline and democratize access to their data estates. But that is not easy. And it's certainly, if you take 10 enterprises and sit down with them and say, okay guys, where are you at in terms of trusting your data, having quality data available to your business users as well as your agents that you're building right now? […]
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