When Fivetran and dbt Labs announced their merger, the first word they chose to describe their combined future wasn't "powerful" or "comprehensive" or even "enterprise-ready." It was open.

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Fivetran, dbt Labs, and the Future of Metadata Independence in the Age of AI

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We Spent 4 Years Building AI Products: Here's What Actually Mattered

High-quality data is the foundation of every modern enterprise — fueling analytics, powering AI models, and driving smarter decisions. But poor-quality data remains one of the biggest barriers to success.

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Key Data Quality Metrics to Track in 2026 (and How to Use Them)

Data democratization is the process of making data accessible and usable to all authorized users within an organization, empowering them to make informed, data-driven decisions without relying solely on IT or data specialists.

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What Is Data Democratization?

Enterprises rely on accurate data to make informed decisions, meet compliance standards, and drive AI initiatives. As they connect more systems across cloud and legacy environments, maintaining consistency becomes increasingly difficult. Even small schema updates or API changes can trigger mapping drift, while metadata mismatches often lead to downtime and audit complications. These risks grow as data volumes expand and integrations multiply.

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What Is Data Mapping? A Comprehensive Guide

On September 25, 2025, CDO Magazine hosted a timely conversation on “Building Trusted AI through Precision AI Agents,” moderated by Jonathan Bruce, VP & Field CTO at Alation, with Ankit Goel, EVP/CDAO at KeyBank, and Nitin Kumar, Director of Data Science & GenAI at Marriott International. 

Agentic AI and data products with KeyBank and Marriott

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Data Products for Agentic AI: KeyBank and Marriott’s Playbook 

Cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure have surged by a staggering 30 percent, underscoring the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) is poised to become mandatory for covered entities, marking a pivotal shift in incident reporting and readiness requirements.

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CIRCIA Compliance: Reporting Mandates, Coverage, and Strategies

As artificial intelligence transforms how organizations operate and compete, one fundamental truth has emerged: the quality of your AI outcomes is directly proportional to the quality of your metadata management. In 2026, as AI systems become more sophisticated and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, metadata has evolved from a nice-to-have data management practice to an absolute business imperative.

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The Metadata Imperative for AI in 2026: Building Trust, Compliance, and Scale

Quebec’s Law 25 (formerly Bill 64) is now fully in force. 

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Quebec Law 25 Compliance Guide: Deadlines, Key Steps, and Tools

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