Sovereign AI is rapidly becoming a strategic priority across Europe.

In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Nick Patience, and Brad Shimmin examine why digital sovereignty is reshaping AI and cloud strategies for governments and enterprises alike.

The discussion covers AWS’s European Sovereign Cloud, growing collaboration between Apple and Google on AI models, and how geopolitical pressures are influencing technology decisions.

The panel also digs into the practical realities of sovereign AI, including data management, regulatory compliance, and the push for more energy-efficient data centers.

As Europe prioritizes strategic autonomy, this episode explains why sovereign AI is no longer optional—and how it will shape the next phase of AI development.

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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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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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