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Mark Smith

@marksmithnv.bsky.social

Chief Software Analyst, Head of Software Research and Partner at ISG. Industry Analyst for over 25 years and worked inside of software industry for 10 years. Past CEO and Chief Research Officer at Ventana Research.

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Buyer Beware: The Evolution of Agentic AI in Business Software Agentic AI, now booming, promises to automate business tasks with ease, boosting performance and cutting costs, but practical use is still emerging.

Come read and listen to Rob Kugel on Agentic AI realities research.isg-one.com/analyst-pers...

11.04.2025 02:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Impact of the Cloud and AI on Evolving Data Platform Requirements Cloud computing and artificial intelligence are driving evolution in the data platforms market to meet the needs of todayโ€™s business operations.

Come understand where cloud & AI will impact your data platforms future by ISG Matt Aslett blog.isg-research.net/the-impact-o...

07.02.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ESG Management Software is Essential for Efficient Compliance The complexity of environmental and reporting laws necessitates dedicated ESG software to support enterprises in their analysis and compliance efforts.

Come read or listen to ISG Robert Kugel guidance on ESG management software and prepare for effective cost and regulatory compliance. blog.isg-research.net/esg-manageme...

07.02.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Data Catalogs Serve Multiple Roles and Use Cases Data catalogs provide a platform for metadata-driven data management that spans multiple departments and use cases across an enterprise.

Read or listen to ISG Matt Aslett perspective on Data Catalogs and why essential for ops and AI blog.isg-research.net/data-catalog...

06.02.2025 20:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Preparing for Q-Day: Safeguarding Enterprises Against Quantum Threats Now is the time to prepare for quantum threats to avoid severe and irrevocable damage to data, systems, customer trust and organizational reputation.

Read or listen to ISG Jeff Orr perspective on Quantum Computing and preparing Q day. blog.isg-research.net/preparing-fo...

06.02.2025 20:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Adapting to Higher Inflation Longer with Profitability Management Profitability management is a cross-functional software-enabled discipline to help enterprises achieve superior market share and profitability objectives.

Read & Get Smart from ISG Software Research Robert Kugel on Finance, Profitability & Inflation blog.isg-research.net/adapting-to-...

05.02.2025 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Databricks Scores Massive Funding Round, Continues to Expand Its Offerings Databricks focusing on GenAI integrations, unifying data engineering processes, among other advances supported by massive funding round.

Read latest from ISG Software Research David Menninger on Databricks and their AI efforts! blog.isg-research.net/databricks-s...

05.02.2025 20:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Extremely excited to be giving a talk titled "Mac, Wheres My Bootstrap" tomorrow at #OBTS with @theevilbit.bsky.social! Join us live on YouTube or in-person at 2:40pm HST / 7:40pm EST. We'll be dropping a tool you can walk away with :)

05.12.2024 19:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Greetings!

01.12.2024 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Back to basics. Is your research valuable and differentiated, and do you have the expertise to deliver relevant advisory to your clients. If not, ask yourselves what is your place in the industry!

01.12.2024 02:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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