DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
geographies a major challenge , as well as making it hard to create business value from data silos ,” says Bhandari . “ Adopting a data fabric as the basis of your data strategy and architecture can make a big difference . A data fabric can help businesses ensure governance , accessibility , security , privacy , and relevancy at scale . With this type of data architecture , a Chief Data Officer can enforce policy , manage compliance , promote audit readiness – all of which go to maintaining consumer trust . This holistic approach helps to address the huge barriers that companies face when initially adopting AI and automation tools , and it helps them get the right data in the right hands at the right time .”
AI opportunities Rao says that “ sustainable practices can be incorporated into each step of the AI process to help reach sustainable AI goals , while simultaneously benefiting business goals ”.
Bhandri agrees : “ With enterprises doubling down on their digital transformation goals , the ability to use AI to unlock real-time value from their data , wherever the data resides , will become critical in helping to determine their competitiveness .”
“ MANY MAY THINK THAT ETHICAL AI IS NOT THEIR PRIMARY CONCERN , BUT EVERYONE HAS A ROLE TO PLAY ”
INDERPAL BHANDARI GLOBAL CHIEF DATA OFFICER , IBM sustainabilitymag . com 45