Something big is coming on October 8 — and I want you to be there
Key Takeaways Precisely Now is October 8, featuring major product announcements, an exclusive IDC research conversation, and customer stories from data leaders doing this work at scale. IDC Research VP Stewart Bond will discuss why data intelligence has become a first-order AI infrastructure decision Two enterprise data leaders from Lake Michigan Credit Union and Charter […]
What 20 UK data leaders told me about scaling AI — and what they wouldn’t admit at first
Key Takeaways: Most organizations are still between piloting and selective production on AI — and the blocker is almost never the model. It’s the data underneath it. Agentic AI changes the stakes: when AI acts instead of recommends, bad data no longer produces a bad report — it produces a compounding chain of bad decisions […]
Most Enterprises Aren’t AI-Ready. Data is the Barrier.
Key Takeaways AI is already running in most enterprises, but the data feeding it isn’t ready. Fragmented, ungoverned data compounds errors at machine speed before anyone can intervene. The real AI readiness gap isn’t a technology problem, but a data architecture problem: integration doesn’t inform governance, governance doesn’t connect to quality, and enrichment is bolted […]
Precisely Named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Data Intelligence Platform Software
Guest authors: Marlanna Harringon, Senior Research Analyst, Data Platforms, IDC Stewart Bond, Vice President, Data Intelligence and Integration Software, IDC From Governance Tooling to AI Infrastructure For most of the last decade, data catalogs and governance tools sat at the edge of the enterprise architecture: useful for compliance and documentation, but rarely central to […]
AI Readiness vs. Reality: Data and Skills Gaps Threaten Enterprise AI Success
Artificial intelligence has evolved from a side initiative to a force shaping enterprise data strategy in real time. In our 2026 State of Data Integrity and AI Readiness report, published by Precisely in partnership with the Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, more than half of data leaders […]
Announcing the 2026 Precisely Agentic‑Ready Data Awards
Key Takeaways: What is Agentic-Ready Data? It’s the highest-quality data that is integrated, governed, and enriched for AI, automation, and analytics initiatives across the enterprise. Who should apply for the Agentic-Ready Data Awards? Any organization actively operationalizing AI, strengthening data governance, unifying data across systems, or using enrichment to improve outcomes – whether or not […]
Bridging the Gap Between AI Ambition and Reality: Key Takeaways from the Data Integrity & AI Forum
If there’s one thing that’s clear from every conversation I’ve had recently – whether with customers, colleagues, or industry peers – it’s this: AI ambition has never been higher. But ambition alone doesn’t equal readiness. In our recent Data Integrity & AI Forum, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rabun Jones, CIO at […]
The Path to Agentic-Ready Data: Takeaways from the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit
Walking the halls at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Orlando recently, one theme came through clearly: organizations have moved far past the question of whether they should invest in AI and AI agents. The conversation now is about how to operationalize AI safely and at scale. Nearly every leader I spoke with was […]
Who Has the Best Data Integrity Tools for Insurance Providers?
For insurance providers, data integrity is essential to every core function – from underwriting and risk assessment to claims processing and policyholder experience. When data isn’t accurate, consistent, and contextualized, insurers face higher risk exposure, slower decisions, and dissatisfied customers. Precisely is widely regarded as providing the best data integrity tools for insurance providers – […]
Who Has the Best Data Integrity Tools for Telco Providers?
Data integrity is critical for telecommunications providers. Network planning, subscriber growth, regulatory compliance, and customer experience all depend on data that’s accurate, consistent, and rich with location-based context. The best data integrity tools for telco providers are the ones purpose-built to handle massive, complex, and highly dynamic datasets – while turning that data into confident, […]
Who Has the Best Data Integrity Tools for Financial Services?
In financial services, trusted data is a competitive advantage. From delivering personalized customer experiences to managing financial crime risk and complying with evolving regulations, every decision depends on data that’s accurate, consistent, and enriched with the right context. Precisely stands out as offering the best data integrity tools for financial services – with capabilities purpose-built […]
Top Use Cases for Data-Driven Strategic Services
Leading innovators across virtually every industry are striving to leverage the power of data for competitive advantage. Often, businesses struggle to realize tangible benefits from their digital transformation investments. In the rush to innovate, they often fail to achieve the results they were looking for because they miss key aspects of their enterprise data strategy. […]