Name: Building a Data Foundation for the AI Era
Start: 2024-04-25T18:00:00Z
End: 2024-04-25T18:00:30.000Z
Location: BrightTALK

Successful digital transformation requires a data-first approach to storing, managing and presenting data. As the pioneer of Multi-Cloud Data Services (MCDS), Faction offers the only data-first architecture for simultaneously presenting a single copy of data to your choice of applications and cloud services in multiple public clouds. Faction’s Multi-Cloud Data Services accelerate business outcomes from third-party services including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Business Intelligence (BI), speeding up time to innovation. Our flagship product, Faction Cloud Control Volumes® (CCV), offers highly scalable, cloud-integrated storage that leverages low-latency, high throughput network connections to multiple clouds via our proprietary network fabric, the Faction Internetwork eXchange™ (FIX). Faction MCDS deliver the agility, performance, scalability, security, and data sovereignty necessary to realize the promise of data-driven transformation. To learn more about Faction, visit www.factioninc.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Multi-cloud spending continues to grow year-over-year—as does its complexity—according to TechTarget and Enterprise Strategy Group’s 2024 Technology Spending Intentions Study. Reducing cloud costs, maintaining compliance, and multi-cloud management are just some of the top issues organizations are tasked with mitigating. So, where do you start?

Join Faction for an engaging discussion on the key challenges customers face with their multi-cloud strategies, an essential session in Managing Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments Summit. We'll address issues such as the complex architectures needed for cross-cloud data sharing, performance problems with remote data connections, slow governance and security processes, and a general lack of agility that affects your team daily.
 
Finally, our SVP of Revenue, John Drake, and Field CTO, Jon Osborn, will present compelling Faction solutions that can help overcome these obstacles.

How to Resolve the Top 3 Data Challenges for Multi-Cloud Enterprises

Multi-Cloud is not simply about juggling multiple clouds - it's about orchestrating your teams, partners, and most importantly, your data, in a harmonious, integrated ecosystem. In this webinar, we will uncover how achieving true Multi-Cloud can streamline governance, bolster collaboration, and significantly reduce costs. Join Faction CTO, Matt Wallace as he shares insights drawn from myriad successful large enterprise multi-cloud engagements. Discover the strategic edge that comes with a seamlessly interconnected multi-cloud environment, and how it can be the catalyst to unlocking your cloud resources' full potential.

Adding unique value with a true multi-cloud architecture

Join Faction CTO Matt Wallace to experience how multi-cloud fuels AI superpowers. The battle lines are being drawn with OpenAI and Microsoft squaring off against Google and DeepMind, and Amazon trying to lure customers with Titan models and the Bedrock service. Learn how people are using LLMs, multi-cloud, and understand how prompt chaining tools like LangChain, big foundational models like PaLM and ChatGPT fit into a strategy with fine-tuned open models and other services.

Harness AI Superpowers with Multi-Cloud

In this Faction Fireside Chat, Luke Norris explores:
* the definition of DataOps 
* its relation to DevOps 
* the importance of a data-first approach to multi-cloud
* what business outcomes become possible when you democratize your data

Faction Fireside Chat: DataOps & Multi-Cloud

In this episode, Faction Founder Luke Norris explores:
* What's missing from the supercloud equation 
* How true multi-cloud differs from conventional cloud architecture
* What you can do with your data when all clouds can access the SAME dataset simultaneously

Is Supercloud Really Multi-Cloud?

There’s a reason only 32% of global data is currently being put to work. Though projections expect 180 zettabytes of data will be created by 2025, these deep troves of information are often locked up, behind skills gaps, data gravity problems, and incomplete hybrid architectures. Even when the data is accessible, diverse teams struggle to collaborate to create, refine, understand, govern, and innovate with their data. Meanwhile, costs are always a factor. Amidst all these challenges — is there a better way?

In this session, Faction CTO Matt Wallace will explore:

 - How a multi-cloud approach solves data gravity and skills gravity
 - How multi-cloud creates huge cost and innovation advantages over “multiple clouds”
 - What the future of data warehouses, data lakes, and innovation looks like
 - How a fluid, hybrid multi-cloud approach can give you the best of all worlds - and what pitfalls to avoid that drive up cost and complexity

Unleash Innovation with Multi-Cloud

In this fireside chat, industry experts at HPE and Faction discuss data fabric technology, its various approaches, and ideal use cases. Moderated by The CTO Advisor, Keith Townsend.

What you'll learn:
* The purpose and power of data fabric technology
* Key considerations when selecting a data fabric solution
* How to achieve a seamless multi-cloud deployment with a data fabric 
* How data fabrics support AI, Machine Learning, and more

The State of Data Fabrics

Multi-Cloud data services usage is growing and organizations are empowering developers, engaging with partners, saving money, and unlocking innovation. With multiple multi-cloud data services available, Faction and Dell have seen surging interest in multi-cloud object services to empower multi-cloud enabled next-generation applications.
 
We will review the multi-cloud data services architecture with a focus on object, and discuss the major benefits that can be attained and how, and review several real-world examples of customer use cases.

Securely Empower Apps, Move Faster, & Save Money with Multi-Cloud Access to Data

Watch the on-demand session from the ActualTech Media EcoCast, Building a Better Multi-Cloud Solution with Faction Sr. Technical Product Manager, Alex Sammer. In this short 20-minute session,

Building a Better Multi-Cloud Solution

Watch the on-demand session from Harnessing the Power of AI/ML to Accelerate Analytics, Business, and IT Operations EcoCast!

Leveraging Multi-Cloud Best Practices to Power AI/ML

Watch our on-demand session from the AcutalTech Media Ransomware: Prevention, Protection, and Recovery Summit!

Ransomware Protection In a Multi-Cloud World

By the end of 2021, ransomware attacks are expected to occur every 11 seconds. Since 86% of breaches are financially motivated, the average recovery cost is $1.85M. It is now more important than ever to ensure your valuable data is protected from modern threats by developing a solid recovery plan in advance. In this webinar, we will explain the strategies to secure and isolate critical data to prevent attacks from destroying your organization.

Watch the on-demand session from CIO’s Future of Edge Computing Summit.

Cyber Recovery at the Edge: How to recover when hackers break through defenses

In this on-demand session from the Best Practices for Cloud Storage, Backup & Recovery Summit, Product Manager for Faction, Mike Phelan talks about real cyber threats and how multi-cloud comes into play.

Multi-Cloud Protection from Ransomware

Every 11 seconds a cyber or ransomware attack occurs, threatening to steal or compromise a businesses’ most critical asset – their data. This can lead to lost revenue, reputational damage, and costly regulatory fines. Protecting your critical data and recovering it with validated data integrity is key to resuming normal business operations post-attack. 

Customers are looking for the cost efficiency and operational flexibility of the cloud without compromising the security, data protection, and data integrity that on-premises offers. Together, Faction and Dell Technologies deliver a secure data vault and intelligent analytics that safeguard your critical data from cyber-attacks, ransomware, and insider threats.

Join Mike Phelan, Product Manager at Faction, and Jim Shook, Dell Technologies Field CTO at 10am MT/12pm ET on August 25 for a webinar on Cyber Resiliency, and how organizations are successfully leveraging Dell Technologies and Faction to isolate critical data in the cloud without compromising data integrity.

During this webinar, our hosts will discuss:
∙ The evolution of cyber threats and the cyber threat actors attacking businesses
∙ The critical steps to creating a cyber-resilient framework
∙ How businesses can protect themselves with Dell EMC PowerProtect, enabled by Faction
∙ How Cyber Recovery provides a secure managed isolated vault across on-premises and cloud deployments
∙ Strategic partnerships with the hyper-scalers and why it is so important to your business
∙ The impact that technology services brings organizations over other disparate solution offerings

Cyber Resiliency - How to recover when hackers break through defenses

In this on-demand session from the VMUG Virtual event, Field CTO of Alliances, Ray Kalmbach investigates a strategy to unlock the power of a “Kubernetes everywhere” architecture.

Kubernetes and Multi-Cloud, How do you Tanzu?

In this 25 minute session, Faction Enterprise Architect, Kim Read covers Cloud Data Warehouse and Analytics evolution, potential challenges you may face, as well as the problem of data gravity, and how multi-cloud can solve it.

Trend Talk: Key Trends and Products to Address Infrastructure Optimization

Watch this on-demand session from the TDWI Virtual Summit, Data and Analytics in the Cloud: Innovative Strategies for Success. During the virtual session, Faction’s VP of Solutions, Jay Cuthrell, covered Cloud Data Warehouse and Analytics evolution, potential challenges you may face, as well as the problem of data gravity, and how multi-cloud can solve it.

TDWI Virtual Summit - Overcome Architectural Challenges With Multi-Cloud

This session will explore the integration of AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning with cloud-based data management platforms. In particular we will focus on how AI can enable organizations to automate and optimize various data management tasks, from data discovery and integration to governance and analytics.

There are some key technical considerations such data architecture, security and privacy, but we will also consider ethical and organizational issues as well as looking to the future with the latest trends in AutoML, edge analytics, and multi-cloud data management.

Attendees will leave this session with a clear understanding of the potential of AI-driven data management in the cloud, as well as practical insights and strategies for harnessing this exciting technology to drive their own digital transformation.

AI-Driven Data Management in the Cloud

Jason brings over 25 years of experience in information systems and technology.  He’s held a variety of roles and responsibilities in disciplines ranging from sales to consulting to project management.  Jason’s true passion is engaging with clients, both current and prospective, as well as partners and industry personas in fact-based dialogues to the betterment of the IT community. In addition, delivering premium customer experiences and technology solutions through thought leadership, passion, and expertise.  Jason has been with Rubrik for 7 years and is based in Nashville, TN.

Why Backup Does Not Equal Cyber Resilience

In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, organizations recognize that the success of any digital transformation hinges on the human element driving the change. 

This talk navigates the complex interplay of modernization efforts and human behavior and offers actionable insights into leveraging people's power for impactful change. 

Led by a seasoned expert, the session dives into six key pillars of a human-centered digital transformation:
- Crafting a Vision for Value Delivery: Learn the art of creating your North Star of a vision that embraces digital advancements and emphasizes delivering tangible value to customers and stakeholders.
- Fostering Organizational Alignment: Dive into strategies for fostering alignment across all levels of the organization, ensuring that every team member is united in pursuit of the transformational vision.
- Communication Transparency: Discover the power of transparent communication channels in building trust, fostering collaboration, and ensuring clarity of purpose throughout the transformation journey.
- Leveraging Resistance as a Catalyst for Change: Learn how to leverage resistance as a catalyst for driving meaningful change, converting challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Supporting Your People Through Change: Delve into the importance of providing comprehensive support mechanisms, including training, mentorship, and clear frameworks, to empower individuals in embracing and adapting to change.
- Mastering Accountability: Uncover strategies for cultivating a culture of accountability, where every team member takes ownership of their role in driving the success of the transformational initiatives forward.

Whether you're leading transformation efforts or navigating change as a team member, this talk equips you with the knowledge needed to start unlocking the full potential of your organization in the digital era.

Human-Centered Strategies for Digital Transformation Success

Hear from digital and data experts to learn more about the future of data collection and making it work for your company. 

Max Cobert, Product Manager, FullStory 
Nancy Combs, VP Digital Strategy & Product, Papa Johns
Tom Cannon, Head of Built with Big Query, Google Cloud
Hayde Martinez, Head of Data & AI, Wizeline

Drive Better Digital Experience with Data Completeness

Join us for a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and data security. 

This session will include:
·   A thorough review of the risks and benefits of AI in the context of data security
·   A deep dive into Microsoft Copilot and its implications for the security of content in Microsoft 365
·   Other recent innovations in AI that introduce challenges (and opportunities!) for data security
·   Practical recommendations for strengthening your data security posture in the age of AI

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights for safeguarding your organization’s sensitive information as AI advances and expands.

Navigating the Data Security Landscape: Understanding the Impact of AI

In today's data-driven world, machine learning (ML) has become an essential tool for businesses to gain insights and build innovative products. However, successfully deploying and managing ML models at scale requires a robust and scalable infrastructure. 

This session will explore the key considerations for building and maintaining an ML infrastructure that supports product development and growth. We will discuss topics such as model training and deployment pipelines, data management, monitoring, and scalability. Additionally, we will share best practices for collaboration between product managers and ML engineers to ensure alignment and success.

Build Scalable and Viable Machine Learning Infrastructure for Product Success

The primary purpose of data management is to organize data in a way that allows end-users to derive value from it. Understanding the significance of data is crucial for informed decision-making and organizational growth. 

In this webcast, we will delve into the concept of value in the data landscape, recognizing it as a dynamic and multifaceted concept essential for business expansion. We will focus on how data storytelling can aid in transforming data into value. Through storytelling, organizations can bridge the gap between complex data and practical decision-making, fostering a deeper understanding of insights and facilitating more informed decisions.

3 key takeaways:
- The objective of data management.
- The concept of value.
- How data storytelling can help to turn data into value.

Using Data Storytelling to Turn Data into Value

Data Management: Navigating Opportunities for Success

Your data is more valuable and critical in the AI era, where tools can unlock more value with less effort. In this informative session, learn how AI is amplifying the value of your data, and why the typical architecture of AI infrastructure and applications creates new data management challenges that impede success. Learn how you can overcome these challenges by establishing a data foundation that accelerates and enhances your AI initiatives.

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