AI Governance: How to Build Trust and Compliance

AI is making important decisions in various industries, like who gets approved for a loan, who gets hired, and even who gets flagged for fraud. But can we trust these decisions to be fair and unbiased? Forbes mentions that 74% of businesses struggle with AI governance. AI can be biased, unreliable, or even non-compliant with…

If you are like me, your use of AI is limited to asking a question on a chat box, potentially refining it a few times and then getting an answer. If you end up going to an online support AI agent, the last action you do is typically click on the “talk to a real…

The file format you choose for your data is crucial for the effectiveness of your analytics processes. Think of it as the foundation of a building. If it's flawed, everything above it can collapse. Are you noticing your cloud storage costs rising faster than your ability to gain insights? Or are your queries taking far…

Yup. This is the title I came up with. Well, actually ChatGPT did and that is concerning because I never told it that I love listening to Britney Spears. But I liked it and so this is the title, I simply hope it survives the marketing scrutiny for catchy and SEO friendly titles… So what’s…

Ever feel like your dashboards are more confusing than helpful? As data analysts, we’re tasked with transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights. But in the process, we often add layers of complexity that can overwhelm decision-makers instead of guiding them. So, how do we create visualizations that lead to better, faster decisions? The secret…

Running ClicData, a data management, automation, and analytics platform with customers across the globe, has given me a unique perspective on data privacy and AI regulations. Every day, we process vast amounts of data for thousands of customers, ensuring their information is managed securely and efficiently. Privacy and security are not just compliance checkboxes for…

Data is arguably one of the most valuable assets driving modern businesses today, but its lifecycle must include not just collection and use, but also compliant disposal. This presents the challenge of managing vast amounts of information effectively while ensuring outdated data is securely erased or destroyed.   For small and medium businesses (SMBs), the value…

A dashboard is more than a collection of charts and numbers. It is a tool that empowers businesses to track key metrics, analyze trends, manage operations, and keep real-time insights at the heart of strategic decision-making. When designed well, it presents critical data in a structured, easy-to-read format, reducing the time users spend searching for…

For years, businesses have relied on ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) as the primary method for centralizing data and driving analytics. While it’s effective for generating historical reports, it often leaves important insights trapped in data warehouses, keeping them out of reach from the tools that could put them to optimal use. According to McKinsey, fewer…

Bad data is a costly and time-consuming problem for analysts. A McKinsey survey found that 82% of professionals spend at least one day per week fixing data quality issues. Instead of analyzing trends and making strategic decisions, they are stuck correcting errors, handling missing values, and resolving inconsistencies. The financial impact is just as concerning,…